~Power Five~
#5:Dancake/MMLP/Frank
This is a mix and match of people who are equally deserving of making this list and just missing that signature win to crack it
#4Mr. J
Although Jay is yet to win a title this season, I'm pretty sure? He has proven to be one of the best currently participating. He's one win away from a contenders match in which should be his final shot at the in-season title holder this season.
#3Nigma
Nigma is Nigma, a monster in every sense. He is fresh out of the gauntlet getting wins over, this is off the top of my head, Mr. J, Razah, Buddha and Rakontur. Dude has been a monster.
#2 EtH
He's our champion and is ranked number two???? I actually almost put Nigma ahead of him even though he beat him, but I do have somewhat of a conscience. EtH will be in the war room battling the skillful Buddha. EtH has beaten some really good writers on his way to the top, godspeed.
#1Godcomplex
What can I say that I haven't said before? Nothing really, he is what we know and expect. Depth in execution that gets the synapses to fire on all cylinders. STUD
~Week 13 Predictions~
The Law vs. Nameflip
Sorry, never heard of either. Based off name.
Nameflip:51%
Half Wit It vs. Exis
Sorry, although I have heard of you each I've never seen a topical. Based off name.
Exis:51%
0-4 Spoken vs. 3-8 2Tirpple0
Seems as though 2k might get some editing help from a well known vet this week so he might pull out a shocker. The real shocker to me though is Spoken at 0-3. EtH is in the title match and they battled at 0-0 and it was as close a battle as I read this entire season. Spoken is uber talented but has been lacking discipline and editing, so it really could go either way unless Spoken actually tries again. I love 2tripple0's verses, I really do. More then most I can say. But this is a bad match up for him.
Spoken: 68%
3-2 NYCSPITZ vs. 2-2 Dancake
Nik asked for this bout, and hopefully when Cake sees who he's matched against he will be motivated to write, otherwise, he will get the season ban for too many no-shows. Either way, this battle could easily be the the last battle of the season, meaning the championship of the playoffs. These are two elite writer and in ever sense, literally top 8 in AOWL/PR history which is saying something considering my PR knowledge. This could go either way, and while Nik has been showing more often then not, no doubt he'll be motivated, but cake just has a way with words when he shows.
NYCSPITZ:52%
0-1 CopyPat vs. 1-1 Dearg
This should be a fun battle as Dearg is coming off a tough loss and is in dire needs of a win. I have a feeling Pat may no show because he's not logging in much these days aside from posting something real quick. In any case, Copy has the ability to beat anyone if he takes the right path conceptually. Dearg might have the more traditional style this week, but that may be the reason he loses. Look for Copy to come out of left field with a light hearted topical for the win.
CopyPat:59%
0-1 Soulstice vs. 2-4 Innovator
This could be intriguing if for no other reason then to see who gets the season ban. Each have countless no shows over the past five seasons. Soul lost season one in the finals I believe, but since really hasn't posted enough material to continue garnering my select few list of elite writers. Inno on the other hand just has a style that can win if he produces. He has a way of wording description with metaphor and imagery that could and will simply beat your best shit. Problem is his motivation and consistency.
Innovator: 52%
3-2 Rakontur vs. 4-3 Ullr
This will be a short read. I can't remember a time when either of these characters posted even half of the maximum word limit. These two should post and get votes quick due to the shortened length of combined read. As for the battle, they actually have similar styles. Simplistic rhyme patterns executing at high levels, shorter lines then most while each with solid execution on concepts and mechanics, minimal errors. I think Rak can produce the better or deeper concept, but even then he's a hit or miss. Seems like he has been quick writing lately, which won't be enough to beat a multiple time #1 contender.
Ullr:58%
6-2 Nigma vs. 1-1 Systemic Infection
Nigma my man, you had one hell of a run on the top. Kudos on getting in multiple title defenses, the sign of a true champion. I'm not really sure who systemic infection is, but I do remember a single verse, so that bodes well for him I guess. The problem is he's facing one of the best right now. A guy who is coming off of something like 6 wins straight or so. Nigma is all around a really good writer, and me saying really good is an understatement. System will need to drop some straight gold to win unless Nigma takes it easy, which is not in his make up really.
[b]Nigma: 71%
2-3 Asylum vs. 2-4 Timeless
This should be a short battle here, both combined verse lengths could see the same line count as buddha alone. Asylum I thought dropped some top notch writing last week while Timeless is fresh off a nail bitter in every sense of the word. I would imagine he is highly motivated to get the win, but it seems like he drops the same length and style no matter what. I think this will come down to whoever has the better concept. Asylum is more poetical and slick with wording while Time is just a tad more mechanically sound. I expect to read the words “Preference vote” more then once in this close battle.
Asylum:51%
7-3 Mr. J vs. 1-0 JESODIST
I liked what Jez posted last week but the verdict is still out on him. I'm unsure of his potential so this is a shot in the dark to predict. That is somewhat true, but some things I do know. MR. J is a beast who will show and is looking for another Contenders bout and this may be his last shot as the season is winding down. In any case, Jez will need to produce a verse with sound mechanics with a solid execution on a topic more off the wall then not if he wants a shot at beating Jay.
Mr. J: 66%
3-2 Frank vs. 2-1 Witty
Winner is in a contenders match vying for their last hope at holding the belt in season five. This battle should be a very fast paced and fun to vote on battle. This is actually my pick for
BOTW because if they both post the battle will more then likely be an instant classic. I enjoy each writer for many reasons, but I actually want to say Witty might be Franks kryptonite because he has a similar style to frank only has the better flow. So while they may each tackle to the topic head on, Frank may be just slightly outmatched in my eyes.
Witty:52%
Contenders Bout: 3-0 MMLP vs. 2-0 Vividlyvague
This will be one of those reads that should get a massive amount of votes right out the gate. These two have similar styles in that they keep it short and to the point, so voters will naturally gravitate toward them because of it's potential of getting a quick vote/read out of the way ealy. As for the match, I think it's relatively close. Vivid should have the better mechanics here, and better story-telling if I'm honest. What MMLP can do better is not falter. I have literally never seen this guy drop anything less then solid worker with zero typos or grammatical errors or even a whack concept or execution. Vivid on the other hand has dropped quick writes that fall bellow standard or shot himself in the leg once or twice by over thinking and under executing topics. Close match here.
Vivid:60%
Champion 4-0 EtH vs. 8-3 GodComplex
This could be BOTW but I have already proclaimed one of those. Each of these writers are mad consistent with it. Buddha has more depth and complexity, which is something I look for in a read, but then again he has that over anyone ever pretty much not named Sacrifice. Buddha is many peoples pick to win the entire thing, but EtH has risen from the ranks extremely quick and has done so in rather good form. He executes his concepts well utilizing an above par understanding of flow. This will be a dope battle none the less, one that I look forward to. EtH will need a conceptually driven verse to match the depth of God, but really, it is anyone’s for the taking.
Godcomplex:53%