10 English words to help you understand rap battles

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

For those who, in the wake of the popularity of Versus Battle, tried to join the rap culture, but could not figure out all these punch and disses.

1. Versus

| ˈVɜːrsəs | - against, in comparison.

Fans of Mortal Kombat and martial arts know this word for sure. In writing, versus is often abbreviated to vs., but is always pronounced in full.

Example. I challenge you to versus!

2. Feat

| ˈFiːt | - together with, with the participation.

Feat. (short for featuring) is used when one artist (or band) collaborates with another during the recording of a single or album. In Russian feat. acquired many forms, one of which is the verb "fitanut".

Example. It turned out very cool to fit with Eminem!

3. Setup

| ˈSet̬ˌʌp | - setup, eyeliner.

This word has a lot of meanings. We will focus on the setup used in rap battles and stand-up gigs. For a good joke, you need to outline the context of the situation in order to interest the listener and immerse him in the story. Then the ending will not look strange, but quite logical.

Example. His setup was too tight, so the joke didn't come out funny.

4. Punch

| pʌntʃ | - punch, hit.

In general, punch translates as “punching”, although it is clear that neither in Versus Battle, nor in any other rap battles, no one beats anyone with their fists. Punch, or punchline, is a verbal punch, the climax of a joke. A punchline can be an interesting metaphor or a joke below the belt.

Example. In his performance, the punchy was not very good.

5. Dis

| ˌDɪs | - diss, disrespect.

Dis is short for disrespect. Recently, rappers (and bloggers as well) have been recording songs or even filming videos in which they humiliate their sworn enemies. If the diss is of high quality, then it will definitely hit the opponent's weakest points.

Example. Sobolev recorded a weak diss.

6. Flow

| floʊ | - flow, flow, current.

In rap flow - reading, the correct presentation of the text. If the track is pumping, it means that it has a good flow.

Example. Oksimiron has a very cool flow.

7. Double-time

| ˈDʌbl taɪm | - double time.

Double time in rap - reading twice as fast as the rhythm of the music. To do this, you need not only to perfectly remember the text, but also to feel the rhythm of the track itself, to know in which place it is logical to accelerate, and in which not. Only the coolest rappers have this trick.

Example. He reads calmly at double time.

8. MC

| ˌEmˈsiː | - short for master of ceremonies, presenter.

In rap culture, an MC is an artist whose goal is to stir up the crowd with pre-composed blanks. In Russian rap, MCs are usually called participants in rap battles.

Example. MC on the left, introduce yourself!

9. Freestyle

| ˈFriː.staɪl | - freestyle.

Freestyle in rap means improvisation, when the speaker does not have a prepared text, but only a beat and a given theme. Many people think that a cool freestyle performance is a real indicator of talent.

Example. Nobody knows how to freestyle better than him.

10. Real talk

| ˈRiːəl | | tɔːk | - a serious conversation, a real bazaar.

After Oksimiron repeated this phrase several times during his battle with Purulent, Purulent himself began to quote it and all and sundry. You can answer real talk to some story or statement with which you agree 100%. Of course, this expression is only appropriate in an informal setting.

Example. Real talk, dude!