Well what do you know? A label doing some creative marketing for an
album! In support of their highly anticipated new record Hell Hath No Fury, (11/28/06), Clipse
are looking for the finest emcee to drop a freestyle on their next mixtape, We got it 4 cheap vol. 3: The Spirit of
Competition.
Keeping true to that competitive spirit, they’ve asked that HipHopDX readers
throw down against XXLonline, Ballerstatus, and CrackSpace to
see which site’s readers bring the most lyrical fire. So y’all better represent!
Go to http://clipseonline.com/micbattle/ and
register to represent HipHopDX.com,
then record a video of your best freestyle over one of the provided Clipse instrumental downloads and
upload it. Please note to qualify you must rhyme over one of the provided
instrumentals. Video uploads won’t be available until 11/27, but make sure you
register today and start getting your video ready! In the meantime, here are
some words from Pusha T:
On why the Mic Battle contest is a great way
to reach fans:
“Tapping the net is a great way to reach
fans because we feel that u are reaching the truest form of music lover. This promotion
caters to the hungry, searching, passionate fan and gives them an outlet to
express themselves and be a part of the music they love.”
Advice to MC’s:
“Be careful what u wish for, music can
be a frustrating and tedious game. It is only for those with a TRUE love of
music.”
On how to craft a great freestyle:
Honesty – if the listener can feel the
honesty, u will lock them in.
Metaphors – the better u draw parallels,
makes the verse more memorable.
Cohesion – Make the freestyle make sense!