SMACK/URL hosted its first official battle event on the West Coast last Saturday (Feb. 28). The Proving Grounds card, hosted KG The Poet and Aspect One, went down in Las Vegas and featured a main event that pitted Rum Nitty against Steams.
It was a smaller event, so there aren't as many social media updates to go from, but many spectators are calling Rum Nitty and Steams’ battle one of the best of all time.
Nitty vs steams is the battle of the year. Top 5 all time. Better than Danny vs nitty
— KG (@kgthepoet) March 1, 2015
@NotWeezyImWayne battle of the year so far
— SuccaFreeDaloc (@RumNitty) March 2, 2015
The rest of the card was a mix of emcees who've gained experience in the Fresh Coast's GZ Battles division and AHAT. There were numerous no-shows and cancellations on the 12-battle card, including Cali Smoov (after a car accident from which he's recovering), T2Good, AB Hogish, Supersick and Kristofire. Also missing were two of the event's four announced hosts: Looney Divine and Norbes.
Despite the absences, the event got positive buzz across the board.
Posting on Facebook this morning, event organizer KG The Poet wrote:
I couldn't be more proud of this weekends results. This proving ground event in Las Vegas showed that the west coast has the skill to war with anyone in this country. From the possible battle of the year with [Rum Nitty] & [Steams], numerous stand out performances, as well a stand out performance on the tryouts. We built something this weekend. It's only gon get better from here.
Many attendees and battlers offered their take on the event over social media. We’ve compiled some of the best commentary below:
Shouts to @AspectOne and @kgthepoet for a successful first ever west coast pg. everyone brought their best. Salute.
— IG: Konshis (@konshispilot) March 1, 2015
Me and pro just went to war. Hearing 2-1 either way depending on preference. <--- generic post game analysis. I out barred him tho fasho
— IG: Konshis (@konshispilot) March 1, 2015
Rum Nitty and Steams just finished up!! Would have been way closer if Steams didn't stumble in the first. #URLPGS pic.twitter.com/rgSt9w3jH9
— Matt Darron (@MattDarron) March 1, 2015
Wooooooooooooo! I maxed out!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
— J-PRO | KOTD | EP | GO BRUINS (@Jproepsilon) March 1, 2015
I caught zone. He did good too. Mannnnn wooooo! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
— J-PRO | KOTD | EP | GO BRUINS (@Jproepsilon) March 1, 2015
Shout out to @AspectOne @kgthepoet and @konshispilot for the 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 battle.
— J-PRO | KOTD | EP | GO BRUINS (@Jproepsilon) March 1, 2015
SNAPPED FOR MY PG 💯💯🔥🔥
— Logic413 (@Logic413) March 1, 2015
The first official URL event on the west definitely had a few really dope outstanding performances.
— In Spectacular Fashion. (@specthekid) March 3, 2015
@BattleRapChris Stuey Newton, Proefecy, Diesel, S Youngin, J Money. Dope shit. Nitty Vs Steams one of the most amazing battles you'll see. N
— In Spectacular Fashion. (@specthekid) March 3, 2015
If you want to hear more, check out this 38-minute recap from someone who was in the building:
Cover photo by Bubbles for P&B Productions/100 Bars Magazine
Were you there? Let us know your take on the event in the comments section below.
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