Every month we compile a list of the best singles, videos and albums to come out of the battle rap community.
Let us know which ones you think have mainstream appeal in the comments at the end of this article.
Canibus feat. Dizaster - "Battle Buddies For Life"
While the title pokes fun at their infamous battle from three years ago, "Battle Buddies For Life" actually finds Canibus and Dizaster in predictably bar-heavy form.
While we're featuring Dizaster appearances, here's his cut with German rapper Gregpipe released earlier this month.
Ness Lee - Don't Flop WebHam [Part 2]
Ness Lee is a consistent standout on Don't Flop's in-studio WebHam series. The verse was originally featured on Nino Bless' track "Gratified Portraits" last year.
Tsu Surf - "Keep Praying"
A few days ahead of his NOME 5 battle with Tay Roc, Tsu Surf dropped a smooth single that features The Lox member Styles P.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc93NGtMeN4
Okwerdz feat. Pass - Freestyle Vault 20
Well into his "Freestyle Vault" video series, Okwerdz brought out Pass for the 20th episode.
Slaughter Rico - "5 Dollar Nigga"
With Eurgh plucking out the bass line on the piano, Slaughter Rico served up a live performance of his classic "5 Dollar Nigga" track for the Don't Flop channel while the league was in Philadelphia.
Uno Lavoz - "IAMUN"
Joke raps in full force.
Chedda Cheese - "Hey Mama Parody"
David Guetta and Nicki Minaj's latest single is the latest to get the parody treatment from Chedda Cheese. In this one he flips "Hey Mama" into a romantic ode to the elderly.
Cortez feat. Pain in Da Ass & Devo - "Never Die"
With his upcoming project 161 due out this summer, Cortez and URL dropped off the latest video single from the release earlier this month.
Kelly Betz & Ghost - Odd Souls
Teaming up with producer Van Ghost for a 10-track project, No Coast's Kelly Betz released his latest project Odd Souls earlier this month.
Check out some more highlights from May below.
MyVerse - "P.O.E.T."
Dirtbag Dan & Trizz - "Manic Episodes"
Reignman feat. T-Top - "Street Cinema"
Brizz Rawsteen - "Crooklyn Dodgers 95 Freestyle"
Young ZM
ADG & Shotgun Suge - "The Bae"
Big Kannon - The Setup
Casey Jay - "RollerCoastin'"
Did we miss any? Let us know in the comment section below.
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