Could you live battle..

Clayray · 10-17-2014, 09:01 PM

..?

Get on a stage such as URL or KOTD and actually perform your bars?

If I was to say yes it wouldn't be without saying if be so fucking nervous abt forgetting lines, messing up etc.

Or would the crowd take on to your style?

Witty · 10-17-2014, 09:05 PM

Maybe if I did a handful of smaller battles beforehand to prepare, I certainly wouldn't be able to jump on a stage as big as that without choking unless I already had a few under my belt.

People underestimate how difficult it is to actually do what they do, surrounded by a bunch of people, and also on camera, I think the performance part is probably much more difficult than the writing part of it. You have to be a certain kind of person, same as anything which requires you to perform in front of an audience, some people just can't do it.

Da BattleMasta Patrick · 10-17-2014, 09:06 PM

I am not ready yet, but I practice for like 20 minutes a day, and I also practice memorizing techniques. I figure in about 8-9 months I could probably step up on the stage. Thanks for asking man.

Clayray · 10-17-2014, 09:13 PM

^^ If you don't practice in a mirror you're doing it wrong

@Witty - I agree, it's not as simple as just memorizing your verse and rapping it. So much other things come into play as you said. I agree on the smaller battles too. Something Lowkey to boost confidence.

Letterman · 10-17-2014, 09:25 PM

I believe that I could but I can't be 100% sure until I'm in the situation where I have to write the lines, memorize them and then perform them in front of a crowd. It seems pretty simple now but when it's showtime, idk.

Clayray · 10-17-2014, 09:30 PM

Especially if you think you said something hot an you get crickets smh

Hush · 10-17-2014, 09:33 PM

Hope y'all teenagers Forreal Forreal

Clayray · 10-17-2014, 09:34 PM

Y

Da BattleMasta Patrick · 10-17-2014, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hush

Hope y'all teenagers Forreal Forreal

I am 27 man.

BROKE LESNAR · 10-18-2014, 02:43 AM

Yes.

El Muffin · 10-18-2014, 02:53 AM

I think I have the flow n delivery. Considering I used to audio battle.

That being said i dont think I could for reasons letterman speculated on.

BROKE LESNAR · 10-18-2014, 02:59 AM

If you haven't performed or done any gigs I would recommend doing that before you battle.

Get acquainted with the crowd. You won't always get a reaction from them, so don't choke or blame them for any mishaps.

Learn to freestyle. When you get really good at freestyling you have to write very little at first. This lets you use the crowd, your opponent, and yourself with props. It builds up your confidence and teaches you how to control the room.

Then when you memorize written stuff, incorporate your frees into it. Don't be 100% written. Ever.

10-17-2014, 09:01 PM	#1
Clayray 6ft of Seperation Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,541 Battle Record: 3-5 Champed - Faggot of the Year (2015) Rep Power: 0	Could you live battle.. ..? Get on a stage such as URL or KOTD and actually perform your bars? If I was to say yes it wouldn't be without saying if be so fucking nervous abt forgetting lines, messing up etc. Or would the crowd take on to your style?

10-17-2014, 09:05 PM	#2
Witty Lime Life Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 16,978 Battle Record: 30-41 Accomplishments - Only Slightly Retarded Champed - Lyric Olympics - Summer Classic Rep Power: 85235118	Maybe if I did a handful of smaller battles beforehand to prepare, I certainly wouldn't be able to jump on a stage as big as that without choking unless I already had a few under my belt. People underestimate how difficult it is to actually do what they do, surrounded by a bunch of people, and also on camera, I think the performance part is probably much more difficult than the writing part of it. You have to be a certain kind of person, same as anything which requires you to perform in front of an audience, some people just can't do it. __________________ He listens to voices inside of his mind Explicit and poisonous violent crime.

10-17-2014, 09:33 PM	#7
Hush NJ Devil Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 12,036 Battle Record: Who Cares Accomplishments - Hall of Fame Rep Power: 84181420	Hope y'all teenagers Forreal Forreal __________________ Bed stuy fly Bushwick sick East ny walk

10-18-2014, 02:53 AM	#11
El Muffin DOHpe since 02' Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Surrounded by white ppl Posts: 14,690 Battle Record: 43-24 Champed - Netcees Battle League - 1-2 Punch Onslaught - 1-2 Punch League - Hot or Thot Roast - Hot or Thot 2018 - Fight Night 11 - NPL Roast Rep Power: 34230535	I think I have the flow n delivery. Considering I used to audio battle. That being said i dont think I could for reasons letterman speculated on. __________________ It’s like weed in Highschool- w/ the cans I’ll smoke you Bitch I floss . I Got the chain out to see like Constantinople

10-17-2014, 09:13 PM	#4
Clayray 6ft of Seperation Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,541 Battle Record: 3-5 Champed - Faggot of the Year (2015) Rep Power: 0	^^ If you don't practice in a mirror you're doing it wrong @Witty - I agree, it's not as simple as just memorizing your verse and rapping it. So much other things come into play as you said. I agree on the smaller battles too. Something Lowkey to boost confidence.

10-17-2014, 09:25 PM	#5
Letterman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 344 Battle Record: 15-11 Rep Power: 374704	I believe that I could but I can't be 100% sure until I'm in the situation where I have to write the lines, memorize them and then perform them in front of a crowd. It seems pretty simple now but when it's showtime, idk.

10-17-2014, 09:30 PM	#6
Clayray 6ft of Seperation Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,541 Battle Record: 3-5 Champed - Faggot of the Year (2015) Rep Power: 0	Especially if you think you said something hot an you get crickets smh

10-17-2014, 09:34 PM	#8
Clayray 6ft of Seperation Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 1,541 Battle Record: 3-5 Champed - Faggot of the Year (2015) Rep Power: 0	Y

10-18-2014, 02:43 AM	#10
BROKE LESNAR βгοкε ㄴεςηαг Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,245 Battle Record: 9-4 Champed - 1-2 Punch League Rep Power: 12760964	Yes.

10-18-2014, 02:59 AM	#12
BROKE LESNAR βгοкε ㄴεςηαг Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,245 Battle Record: 9-4 Champed - 1-2 Punch League Rep Power: 12760964	If you haven't performed or done any gigs I would recommend doing that before you battle. Get acquainted with the crowd. You won't always get a reaction from them, so don't choke or blame them for any mishaps. Learn to freestyle. When you get really good at freestyling you have to write very little at first. This lets you use the crowd, your opponent, and yourself with props. It builds up your confidence and teaches you how to control the room. Then when you memorize written stuff, incorporate your frees into it. Don't be 100% written. Ever.