I have alway been intrigued about the infamous "rap battle" scenes made famous by FLIPTOP. This organization claimed that they are the first Filipino Battle League which features both Tagalog and English competitions. I have actually been watching this league since early last year through youtube videos.
It's pretty much entertaining and believe it or not, educational. The lyricism, as they call it, and the content of the lines used in rap battles are exceptionally witty and intellectual. Mind you, if you have a low IQ level, you might need the videos replayed just to understand what they're saying. The use of profane language is common to almost all of the rap battle but I think it wouldn't be called battling if they were to praise each other (although, compliment battle has been done already). Curses and foul words overflow during battle but amidst this, there are also a lot of funny but smart lines that probably captured the majority of fans and youtube followers.
Fliptop has also been noticed by the entertainment industry. They have been spoofed by GMA's Comedy TV show Bubble Gang. Ogie Alcasid presents himself as "Boy Pick-up", the undefeated champion of pick-up lines battle.
I view Fliptop as something different, I think that this league showcases new talents that would make new artists. It also brings a new generation of writers, lyricists, poets and even government critics. The political views of this emcees are as sharp as those of our current journalists. As they fully express their freedom of speech, their writings, lyrics and lines are solid, extreme and limitless. In a battle, the use of simile and metaphors would probably make their english teachers or professors proud. Their verses also features a lot of wordplays, nameplays, references, bars, political views, jokes and punchlines that far exceeds anyone's expectations. The emcees are also quick-thinkers as they adapt with their opponent and give rebuttals. I just think that we need an open mind when we watch their videos. In my humble opinion, if this is the new generation, then we have to congratulate them for literary excellence!
Here are some pics from last May's event (Dos por Dos Tournament) at B-side, Makati:
Fliptop has also been noticed by the entertainment industry. They have been spoofed by GMA's Comedy TV show Bubble Gang. Ogie Alcasid presents himself as "Boy Pick-up", the undefeated champion of pick-up lines battle.
I view Fliptop as something different, I think that this league showcases new talents that would make new artists. It also brings a new generation of writers, lyricists, poets and even government critics. The political views of this emcees are as sharp as those of our current journalists. As they fully express their freedom of speech, their writings, lyrics and lines are solid, extreme and limitless. In a battle, the use of simile and metaphors would probably make their english teachers or professors proud. Their verses also features a lot of wordplays, nameplays, references, bars, political views, jokes and punchlines that far exceeds anyone's expectations. The emcees are also quick-thinkers as they adapt with their opponent and give rebuttals. I just think that we need an open mind when we watch their videos. In my humble opinion, if this is the new generation, then we have to congratulate them for literary excellence!
Here are some pics from last May's event (Dos por Dos Tournament) at B-side, Makati:
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| One of the most famous emcees in fliptop, Loonie (center) |
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| Dello (right) has a fliptop video rap battle that has 10 million+ views. |
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| BLKD (left) is known for his witty lines and bars. |
For newbies of Fliptop, I recommend these videos (less cursing,hehe!):
tagalog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaguQeHSnO0
For the latest videos, go to http://www.youtube.com/user/fliptopbattles?feature=g-logo-xit or go to their facebook page http://www.facebook.com/fliptop.battleleague?fref=ts
For the latest videos, go to http://www.youtube.com/user/fliptopbattles?feature=g-logo-xit or go to their facebook page http://www.facebook.com/fliptop.battleleague?fref=ts
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