Every month we compile a list of the best singles, videos and albums to come out of the battle rap community. Let us know your favorites or any we missed in the comment section at the end of this article.
Bigg K - "Gangsta"
Rapping with his signature charisma and endless bars over an ominous loop with some hard drums and cinematic horn stabs, Bigg K's Chase Moore-produced "Gangsta" shows exactly why his stock is rising so fast inside the ring.
T Top feat. Lotta Zay - "Around The Corner"
URL stalwart T Top enlisted Lotta Zay for his trap-heavy "Around The Corner" earlier this month.
Speaking of T Top, you can hear the above single as some background music in this comical take on the everyday life of a battle rapper in a gratuitously-titled battle rap "musical."
Hollow Da Don - "The Screw"
Offering up a tribute to DJ Screw, Hollow Da Don's latest is a slowed down anthem with some trippy visuals to match.
Nocando - "Renaissance Nigga"
The first single from Nocando's upcoming Catch and Kill album features the L.A. native rapping over a rattling bottom end courtesy of Scoop DeVille. Check out "Renaissance Nigga" below.
Okwerdz feat. Locksmith, Zion I, Los Raka & Kev Choice - Freestyle Vault 18
Joined by one of the most star-studded guest lists of the series yet, Okwerdz Freestyle Vault 18 featured cameos from Locksmith, Zion I, Los Rakas and Kev Choice. While we're at it, check out No. 19 as well which features Freestyle Fellowship veteran Myka 9.
Caustic - "Warning Label (Intro)"
After dropping off the Lush One-featuring Free Drugs cut "Codeine" a few months back, Caustic gives his fans a listen to his upcoming album's first track.
Chess - "In Deep Thought"
Still buzzing from his "Rookies vs. Vets" match-up against DNA late last month, URL PG Chess dropped a new video over a familiar instrumental this month.
Jaz The Rapper - "10 Bands"
For her latest, Jaz the Rapper co-opts Drake's "10 Bands" beat for a quick brag about her grind.
Serius Jones - NOME5 Freestyle
While we're on the "10 Bands" train, check out Serius Jones' NOME5 freestyle where he takes some shots at DNA over the beat below.
Calicoe feat. Landslide Boon - "10-4"
Teaming up with Landslide Boon for a song we can likely expect on Calicoe's upcoming Shoe Box Money Vol. 1, Cal and his entourage hit the liquor store, club, and more in the video for "10-4."
MyVerse - Don't Flop WebHam
While her planned battle against Bonnie Godiva fell through last minute early in the month, MyVerse got her Don't Flop WebHam verse off without a hitch.
Check out some more battle rap music from the past month below:
Ape Yola - Tin God
Goodz - "Keep It Thoro Freestyle"
John John Da Don - 30 For 30 Freestyle
B Magic feat. I-Rocc - "Talk About It"
Cali Smoov - "Grieve"
Dirtbag Dan feat. Kung Fu Vampire - "Propane"
Dirtbag Dan - "211"
Illusion Z - "Injustice"
Ty Law & Goldie feat. J MURDA - "Thug Cry Slug Flyy"
Ncredable - "Gettin Gwop"
Who do you want to hear more from? Let us know in the comments below.
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