 After a successful stop in Los Angeles in early June, Red Bull is taking their Emsee competition to Seattle later this month for the second stop for the invite-only battle series.
Red Bull EmSee is an invitation-only battle series, created to find the best freestyle rappers in the country. After local talent battles it out in local markets, the winner of each city will head to Atlanta this fall for a national finals before a winner is crowned.
The series is hosted by Bun B, serving as the master of ceremonies; with judges at Seattle's stop on July 28 being Too $hort, Casual and Crooked I.
Red Bull EmSee's innovative battle format challenges MCs to bring the true freestyle spirit back, by adding a twist to the conventional head-to-head clash. During the competition, MCs are posed with a variety of challenges, designed to showcase their technique, creativity and dexterity. In addition to spitting flows over beats and a capella, MCs are challenged to come up with hard-hitting verses straight off the dome, based on visual cues and inspirations.
"The format of the challenge forces you to stick to the true essence of freestyling, which I think gives it freshness and definite authenticity," said reigning Red Bull EmSee National Champion, Fowl.
The Los Angeles stop in early June ended with Bay Area rapper, Dirtbag Dan, being declared the evening's winner after beating out Cadalack Ron in the final round.
The national winner will win an opportunity to record with a headlining producer of his choice. For information, visit RedBullUSA.com/Emsee.
The Seattle stop goes down on July 28 at The Crocodile. Pre-sale tickets are on sale for $8 at TheCrocodile.com, or $10 at door if not already sold out.
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