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03-31-2014 05:48 PM |
Championship: oats (5-0) vs. zygote (4-1) | “Conquer yourself rather than the world.” — René Descartes
oats is going to annihilate this topic, tbh. I haven't read Zyg's verse yet though, he already posted. Oats is 5-0 this season and he just beat Frank and Vividlyvague at the same time. That's beast mode. He's a writer who has a good chance of beating anyone in this topical game if he takes his time to execute one of his full bodied pieces. Zygote is a wild card, an alien-sapien of nucleic proportions sent to Earth in the hopes of extracting a worthy transient to be a translator for his native race. He's an origami type of topical writer. His work is edgy and varies in design, but you can recognize the author being of an oriental (in this case, intergalactic Viet Cong) caste. I expect oats to run the gauntlet on his ass. Sorry, Zyg. Oats... this guy has some of the best open mics Netcees has ever seen. Zygote may be the biggest risk taker Netcees has ever seen. Both have pushed the envelope heavily in their respective areas, and when they draw swords, I expect sparks from a burgeoning storm.
Contender match: Adonis (3-2) vs. timeless (3-2) | “The purpose of all wars is peace.” — Saint Augustine
Timeless is a writer who reminds me of a lot of other writers here. His last piece that I read was to the topic about the mythical creature outside of your door. He seems like an average Joe who excels at thought provoking perspectives. He's the kind of writer that can take something that happened in his life and pen a memorable diatribe about it that will stick with you long after logging out of this green forum. I'm going to say his strength is originality: let your personality shine, and don't hesitate to show us who you really are and where you've been. Using this formula, you'll beat a lot of people here. Adonis, on the other hand, is the center of everything that's spicy and His writing stimulates clitorises while also being friendly to abstinent life forms. He's not a squid but he dreams of them and he has a fetish about wet feet. It might be why his flow isn't always the best, since he's focusing on what's beneath the surface: he consults his medulla vs. trying to appeal to our artistic taste buds. Adonis is also surprisingly technical. He wins by technical knockout in the 0st round. In reality, this battle could go either way.
El Pancake (2-1) vs. Frank (4-1) | “The corruption of the best things gives way to the worst.” — David Hume
These guys... Pancake is a christened child with a gift for the normally whimsical and wholly flimsy. His emotions are laid out for us to see and mix and match. This we appreciate. He's also a very good rhymer, a rabbit out of the hat type of topicalist because you never know if you're going to run into kitten-Pancake or juggernaut of topical death-Pancake (rawr!) Both version of Slamcake are worthy opponents but only one is really capable of taking you to school. Since he's battling Frank, his jimmies should be rustled enough for him to aim for juggernaut status. I've seen Pancake write verses that I don't like, and others that I commend him for succeeding at with flying colors. Frank has wins over Sacrifice and myself this season which is pretty difficult to do. He did it by doing what he does. He writes, rhymes and visualizes stories not many others do. Frank is confident in his creative thinking process and when he puts a rhyme scheme to work, HE PUTS A RHYME SCHEME TO WORK. One size fits all is his attitude, and he's a rude awakening match up for any underachievers in the league. His biggest downfall is how he ends pieces. Sometimes he tries to go for something clever and it backfires, like his battle vs. Nigma in the Winter Topical. I'm looking forward to battling both of you again in the future. Frank will avenge his loss.
Just Write (3-1) vs. YDK (3-2) | “The only antidote to mental suffering is physical pain.” — Karl Marx
This quote is brutal. Just Write will capitalize. Good battle for sure. BOTW Candidate. When both writers gain momentum with a topic, they're going to tear down walls and erect towers. Their storyline skills are about even. YDK has better vent pieces, while Just Write is the stronger narrator. This topic suits both of their interests and they are going to bring something forward people will identify with. The more identifiable, more enjoyable verse will win. I don't expect abstractions from these two strapping young gentlemen. Just Write has the edge here.
Mike Wrecka (2-3) vs. King Ra. (2-3) | “Life can only be understood backwards.” — Søren Kierkegaard
Interesting topic. I think King Ra will win with a more unique approach. Mike Wrecka isn't firing on all cylinders lately. I might say he's running short on inspiration or life is getting in the way of true self expression. Both of these guys are talented wordsmiths and they have proven track records of impressing every level of topical competition. Mike Wrecka will have to tap into his inner hunger reservoir and rip this topic to shreds. King Ra is a calculative enemy; he has Plan A's, Plan B's, and Planning Your Demise. He's a quiet writer, one whose work doesn't make a splash unless you will it to. As Frank once pointed out, he has superior presentation in his drops. You are seeing verses formatted like you'd see in a magazine featuring a poet's work. He lacks the 'wow' factor. He counts on the hearty volume of his offerings to overshadow the absence of pizazz. I'm going with King Ra.
Mr. J (0-3) vs. Totoro (0-3) | “Happiness is not an ideal of reason but of imagination.” — Immanuel Kant
Looking at their records, this is deceiving. I was going to vote on NYC's battle last week but wasn't in the mood at all. I didn't get his verse on the first read. Both of these writers need to weather their impulsive tendencies - the way you can attack this topic has more than ten dimensions. Find the most fun one and begin painting. Mr. J is tight. Always enjoy reading his open mics - topical verses don't jump out as much because he doesn't really create new worlds, which I'm a sucker for. He prefers to provide the intimate commentary about those worlds. What the characters are going through, whose well being is at stake. I haven't seen a meticulously crafted storyline from him because I don't think that's his forte. NYCSPITZ is a baker of sorts. He makes proverbial calzones but this mofo always slips on Pepsi residue and topples to the Pizza Hut floor. Okay, not Pizza Hut. Maybe a gourmet joint. He's sick with it when he wants to be. I repeat, when he wants to be. If he finds something worth writing about, it's lights out for Mr. J. Going with NYC here.
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