Rap Battles. What is it - "Versus", and who is the main star of the show?

For sure in the conversations between the young at least once, but it sounded "Let's hear!". Some can hardly understand where the phrase comes from and what it is all about. "Versus" begins precisely with this word. It must be said that this web series has recently become debated. The age limit is also set: 18+. The author and presenter is Sasha Timartsev, better known as the Restaurateur.

Filming takes place in the cultural capital of Russia - St. Petersburg. Cuts and Scratches deals with the material directly. As of August 6, 2015, 66 issues (3 seasons) were issued. The duration of each episode is from 15 to 40 minutes. Broadcasting takes place on a major YouTube video sharing. The video is loaded with high quality (Full HD), the sound is stereo.

If we talk about the origin of the name, then "Versus" - against, and "Battle" - battle, or battle.

The releases are made either in the form of open events (on the street or in a concert hall with spectators) or closed. Often, the shooting takes place in the St. Petersburg club "1703", where only the friends of the stars are invited as fans.

The main character of the "Versus", or rather one of them, for several years, confidently holds Oxxxymiron (Oxymiron). Vanya Yevstigneyev is producing the show, which also deals with the shooting of the material. It's interesting that he's Johnny Rudboy, or Ohr is one of the backing vocalists of the famous rapper.

And now we need to understand in more detail that this is "Versus".

Versus Battle

Versus Battle is a popular show. If we talk about belonging to the genre, then it refers to rap-battles. New episodes always go out on Sundays. The first was flooded on YouTube on August 25, 2013. The second season began on March 1, 2014. The key to the success of the show can be called the number of subscribers on video hosting - almost 2 million people. After the launch, it received the "Event of the Year" award.

Recently, a spin-off called "Fresh Blood" was launched. What is it? "Versus" gives an opportunity to announce themselves to beginners and little-known rappers who are invited to participate.

Highscores

In the world there are records associated with rap battles. In April 2015, one already installed, was beaten. In this case, it is a battle between Oksimiron and Johniboy. Battle entered the world of hip-hop as the most viewed in the first day (1 million people). Now the episode has more than 26 million views.

Almost a year later this record was beaten by other participants - Larin and Khovansky (24 hours - 3 million hits). But a month later, after the release of another battle, this time between Oksimironom and ST, the scale figure was beaten. Over a day, it was 4 million. Moreover, the episode of "Versus" outscored the most famous competition of two rappers in the USA in an English-language show of the same format.

Battles

The battles do not use microphones (only in exceptional cases), the bit is also missing. Before capturing the contest itself, each participant talks about himself, with whom he competes and his attitude to the opponent. Rappers prepare the text in advance, and then in turn, three rounds read it. The winners are chosen by the judges. As a rule, there are three people, sometimes five.

It should be noted that repeatedly after the announcement of the results there are fights. Someone understands that "Versus Battle" is just a game, an ordinary competition, and someone can not wait to avenge all the pancakes and humiliations heard in his address.

The age limit of 18+ is due to the presence of non-normative vocabulary. And its use is not prohibited and is not limited.

Battle of Oximiron with Johniboy

The beginning of the Battle, which was discovered by Oksimiron, was remembered by everyone with an epic set of swear words. They will stay in the memory of fans of this kind of rap for a long time.

The winner, obviously, was Miron Yanovich. He did not succumb to emotions, provocations, but simply flawlessly read out his text. Judges and critics also appreciated the fact that Fyodorov responded to some pancakes of his opponent, inventing rhymes on the move. But Joniboy did not do improvisation.

Battle between Oxymoron and ST

Talk about the records that beat this episode, no longer necessary, because everything is described above. I must say that this battle was waiting for a long time. It was worth it.

ST clearly will be stronger than the enemy, rather than Jonib. Of course, to Duni and Krip-a-Creep, with whom Miron was preoccupied, he is far away, but he showed his level, and he gained confidence.

The winner was Fedorov. This is his last battle at the moment. It should be clarified that he won on all of his battles, which were four. No wonder this man "knocked the regime" of Russian rap and showed that even in this country there are really worthwhile hip-hoppers.

Plans of Oximiron for the future

In 2017, it is planned to release no less large-scale battles on the "Versus". Oksimiron, most likely, will be the focus of attention.

Unfortunately, to say for now, which of the claimed duels really will take place, definitely not, but you can talk about them. In the spring of 2016, Miron was summoned by Enteo activist to the battle. The artist did not comment on this without giving up and not accepting the challenge.

Scrooge was also seen on a heightened interest in Oxy. According to his statement, the fake account in "Twitter" called Myron on the battle. Nobody knows whether it is true that the page is unofficial or not, but such events simply do not happen like this.

And now I have to say that I will raise the ratings of the show "Versus Battle". Oksimiron took the challenge of the best English-speaking rapper, who became famous for competitions of this kind, - Dizaster. When exactly the battle takes place, while talking early, but already everyone knows - it will beat many records of hip-hop.

Myron summoned him to the battle because of constant attacks from the notorious Gnoy. The opponent agreed.

So, now it is unlikely that anyone will have the question "What is it -" Versus "?", And who is one of the most memorable of its participants.