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FlipTop Battle League
IndustryBattle rap
Founded2010
FounderAlaric Riam Yuson
HeadquartersPhilippines
WebsiteFlipTop Battle League on Facebook FlipTop Battle League's channel on YouTube

FlipTop Battle League is the first and largest professional rap battle conference in the Philippines, founded by Alaric Riam Yuson (known as Anygma) in 2010.[1][2] The league promotes Pinoy hip hop. FlipTop is heavily influenced by the original rap battle leagues in the West founded in 2008 – Grind Time Now (U.S.), King of the Dot (Canada) and Don't Flop (UK), which inspired the creation of FlipTop and other battle leagues around the world.[3][4] The league also branched out into several divisions after its success.[5]

Battle

In general, the contest consists of three rounds with a time limit for each contender set by the referee. Overtime is applied if the battle is a draw. The first turn is determined by a toss coin. Written or non-written lines are allowed. Both sides can also bring props for the event. Filipino language is the primary medium although other languages or dialects can be used. The winner is determined by the decision of the judges. The criteria for judging are the usage of words, audience impact, delivery, and rapping style.[3][6]

There are different conferences in FlipTop such as the Filipino Conference, Bisaya Conference, English Conference, and etc.

Concerts and Performances

Aside from battle rap, the league has also had a beatbox battle competition, concerts, and seminars about hip hop culture commonly named as Mindfields.

Format

FlipTop has three different battle formats which sometimes combined with Freestyle:

  • Written - This format allows use of written lyrics along with freestyle and is now the standard format used in battles.
  • Freestyle - At first the most common in all FlipTop tournaments, this format is now rarely done and has generally been replaced by the written format. Lyrics must be thought of during the battle.
  • Old School - Is essentially the freestyle format but is accompanied with an instrumental, and is commonly used on tryouts.

There are also different variations of rap battle within the FlipTop tournament:

  • Dos por Dos - Tag-team freestyle rap battle. It can be Emcee or Femcee, Freestyle or Written.
  • Five on Five - Five-member team freestyle rap battle. It can be Emcee or Femcee, Freestyle or Written.
  • Femcee Battle - All-female rap battle. It can be Freestyle or Written.
  • Intergender Battle - Male vs. Female battle.
  • Royal Rumble - A rap battle consists of more than two emcees randomly attack or bash each other.
  • Secret Battle - Same as the other battles but with limited audience. Sometimes it surprisingly appeared in the day of the tournament unannounced.

List of Events

Event Name Date Venue
Grain Assault February 6, 2010 Quantum Cafe, Makati City
Second Sight March 20, 2010 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Ahon May 15, 2010 Guerrilla Radio, Pasig City
Process of Illumination June 25, 2010 Freedom Bar, Anonas, Quezon City
Bwelta Balentong July 17, 2010 Freedom Bar, Anonas, Quezon City
Down N South September 25, 2010 Friday's Super Club, Las Pinas City
2 on 2* October 16, 2010 Tanza, Cavite
Gapo de Gulat October 29, 2010 Music Jam, Olongapo City
Sabong Sumulong November 12, 2010 Texas Cockpit Arena, Marikina City
Tectonics December 4, 2010 Katips Bar and Grillery, Katipunan Extension, Quezon City
Grain Assault 2 February 5, 2011 Quantum Cafe, Bagtikan corner Kamagong St. Makati City
Ahon 2* July 1–2, 2011 Hades Bar, 99 Timog Avenue, Quezon City
FlipTop @ Dutdutan August 27, 2011 World Trade Center, Pasay City
Mindfields September 23, 2011 Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City
082 Magnitude September 24, 2011 Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City
Zoning October 22, 2011 Quantum Cafe, Bagtikan Corner Kamagong, Makati City
Gapo de Gulat 2 November 5, 2011 Jax Comedy Bar, Magsaysay Drive, Olongapo City
Ahon 3 December 10, 2011 Katip's Bar, Katipunan Extension, Quezon City
Bara Ko Barako December 17, 2011 Naic Covered Court, Naic, Cavite
FlipTop @ Ilocos Norte December 28, 2011 Centennial Arena, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
Mindfields 2 February 16, 2012 Club Z, Sucat Parañaque
Grain Assault 3* February 25, 2012 Feron Bldg., Kamagong Corner Bagtigkan
Mindfields 3 March 1, 2012 Teno2 Bar, Timog Avenue, Quezon City
Hukuman* March 17, 2012 Orani Gym, Orani, Bataan
Mindfields 4 March 30, 2012 Teno2 Bar, Timog Avenue, Quezon City
Mindfields 5 April 21, 2012 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Mindfields 6 April 26, 2012 Skarlet Jazz Kticher Bar, Timog Avenue, Quezon City
Zoning 2* May 5,13, 2012 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Mindfields Mindanao May 17–18, 2012 Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Different Ways 2 May 19, 2012 GSP Gym, Davao City
Boom Bap Friday* July 6, 2012 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Dagitay July 28, 2012 Hayahay Treehouse Bar & Grill, Flores Avenue, Piapi Beach, 6200 Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Unibersikulo* August 31, 2012 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Kataga September 8, 2012 Kamalig Bar, Rosario, Cavite
Aspakan October 6, 2012 Party Piknikan, Lazatin Blvd., Villa Victoria, San Fernando City, Pampanga
Ahon 4 November 9–10, 2012 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Mindfields 7 December 7, 2012 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Grain Assault 4* February 8, 2013 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Pakusganay March 2, 2013 GSP Gym, Davao City
Tectonics 2 April 27, 2013 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Zoning 3* May 17, 2013 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Tournament Round 2* July 19–20, 2013 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Tournament Semis* September 27, 2013 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
082 Magnitude Ikaduha November 9, 2013 Brgy. Buhangin, Davao City
Unibersikulo 2* December 21, 2013 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Grain Assault 5 February 7, 2014 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Ubec Mindfields February 16, 2014 Gorordo Street, Cebu City
Second Sight 2 April 11, 2014 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Gubat April 25, 2014 Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Oromata May 9, 2014 Cagayan De Oro
Kataga 2 June 28, 2014 Imus, Cavite
Aspakan 2 July 19, 2014 Angeles, Pampanga
Zoning 4 August 30, 2014 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Gubat 2 October 18, 2014 Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Mindfields x Rapollo October 19, 2014 C Cuperclub, Cebu City
Zoning 5 November 8, 2014 Club Z/Barbaric Bar, Dr. A. Santos Avenue, Paranaque City
Ahon 5 December 19–20, 2014 San Juan Gym, San Juan City
Grain Assault 6 February 7, 2015 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Second Sight 3 March 13, 2015 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Bwelta Balentong 2 May 30, 2015 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Mindfields Cebu June 3, 2015 Lahug, Cebu City
Gubat 3 July 4, 2015 Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Process of Illumination 2 August 22, 2015 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Unibersikulo 3 September 12, 2015 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Aspakan 3 October 10, 2015 Angeles, Pampanga
Process of Illumination 3 October 23, 2015 Dasmariñas, Cavite
082 Magnitude 3 November 27, 2015 Davao City
Process of Illumination 4 November 28, 2015 Davao City
Ahon 6 December 11–13, 2015 San Juan Gym, San Juan City
Grain Assault 7 February 6, 2016 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Kataga 3 February 20, 2016 Rosario, Cavite
Process of Illumination 5 March 11, 2016 Cebu City
Gubat 4 March 12, 2016 Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Second Sight 4 May 7, 2016 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Aspakan 4 June 11, 2016 Mabalacat, Pampanga
Mindfields 8 July 15, 2016 Davao City
Pakusganay 2 July 16, 2016 Davao City
Bwelta Balentong 3 September 17, 2016 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Mindfields x Rapollo 2 September 23, 2016 Bikeyard Cafe, Cebu City
Gubat 5 September 24, 2016 Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Mindfields 9 October 24, 2016 Mow's Matalino St., Quezon City
Unibersikulo 4 October 29, 2016 Quantum Cafe, Makati City
Ahon 7* December 16–17, 2016 San Juan Gym, San Juan City
Grain Assault 8** February 10, 2017 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Mindfields 10 February 18, 2017 Mow's, Matalino Street, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Second Sight 5 February 24, 2017 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Mindfields 11 March 22, 2017 Mow's Matalino St., Quezon City
Unibersikulo 5* March 25, 2017 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Kabanata*^ April 8, 2017 Nueva Ecija Colleges Gymnasium, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
Mindfields 12 April 26, 2017 Mow's Matalino St., Quezon City
Mindfields 13 May 5, 2017
  • Mow's Matalino St., Quezon City
  • Bikeyard Cafe, Cebu City
Gubat 6* May 6, 2017 Cap Center, Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City
Mindfields 14 May 12, 2017 082 Lokal, Davao City
Pakusganay 3* May 13, 2017 Davao City
Zoning 6* June 16, 2017 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Bwelta Balentong 4* August 25, 2017 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Zoning 7* October 13, 2017 B-Side, Malugay Street, Makati City, Metro Manila
Aspakan 5 October 20, 2017 Mabalacat, Pampanga
Ahon 8 December 8-9, 2017 Riverside Studios Manila, Valenzuela, Makati City, Metro Manila

^ Video upload was on-hold first due to technical problems

* With Dos por Dos matches

** House party celebration. No battle is held.

Noted Battle Emcees

Name Personal Name Hometown Affiliations Signature Style
troy the giraffe haba leeg ko Calamba City, Laguna walang baba records, zero balunbalunan production Freestyle, Comedy , Nganga
Jeff Tam John Cabrera Cavite City Lakas Tama ng Noo ko Productions. Isang Ubo na lang ako League Speed Fapper, Free Hairstyle, Ubong Kabayo dedo ako
Abaddon Venzon Malubay Malabon, Metro Manila 187 Mobstaz, Shockra, Thugzilla Productions, Malabon Thugs, Respetado Brand, Bahay Katay Speed Rap
Abra Raymond Abracosa Pasig, Metro Manila Hiphop22, Lyrically Deranged Poets Speed Rap, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Jokes
Aelekz Cebu City AMF Productions, Whutitdo, Rapollo Serious Bars, Deep Bars
Aklas Philip Ching Quezon City, Metro Manila Batch1, True Death, AKLAS Ltd., LUMA, Murder Death Kill, Uprising Comedy, Aggressive, Offensive, Unorthodox, "Intergalactic/Alien and Insect Bars"
Andy G Andy Jamolin Parañaque, Metro Manila DC Clan, Double Cross, The Real South Pride Production Comedy, Poetic, Freestyle
Apekz Mark Anthony Cadiente Valenzuela, Metro Manila Hustlin', Hiphop22 Comedy, Rebuttals, Poetic, Serious Lyrics, Wordplay, Multisyllabic Rhymes
Apoc Ralph Dela Fuente Pasig, Metro Manila Raw, Dukes, Bilog Writer's Block, Sabertooth Academy, Uprising Serious Lyrics, Deep Bars
Asero Olongapo City, Zambales True Pinoy Playaz, G.R.S., A-Syan Recordz
Asser Asser Ace Dilao Cebu City, Cebu NevaNevaNevaLand, 3GS, Outbox, Rapollo Speed Rap, Aggressive, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Comedy
Badang Darwin Ferianeza Marikina, Metro Manila Tuesday Troop, Hahay Entertainment Sexual Humor, Comedy, Freestyle, Speed Rap
Bassilyo Lordivino Ignacio Marikina, Metro Manila Crazy as Pinoy, Crazy Family, Badboys Comedy, Singing, Serious Lyrics
Batas Mark Rodriguez Tahanan, Paranaque, Metro Manila Wild Ones Tatttoo, Illustrado, Uprising, Barangay Tibay, Sultans of Snap, Tha TVC Black, Kampo Teroritmo,Xeno Devata Project Serious Lyrics, Unorthodox, Wordplay, Aggressive, Hardcore
Batang Rebelde Marvin Arias Tanza, Cavite Baredibu, Ulikbangon, Zone 457, Exodus, AKZ Serious Lyrics, Comedy
Batang X Kalibo, Aklan IA Boys, A-Clan Poetic, Comedy
Blackleaf Kuiper Belt Uprising, Lifeline Zenith Serious Bars, Wordplays
BLKD Allen Enriquez Naic, Cavite Them Sent, The Pharm, Batch 1, 3LC, Uprising Wordplay, Deep Bars, Serious Lyrics
Bogchick Lemery, Batangas NSC, Baliparo Serious Bars, Aggressive, Part-Comedy
Caliber Pasay City DC Clan, The Real South Pride Productions Serious Bars, Comedy
Cameltoe Paranaque, Metro Manila AMPON Sexual Humour, Comedy
Cerberus Mabalacat, Pampanga Armaletra, Devoured, T.G.K Aggressive
Chaliz Labangon, Cebu City BPL Records, Raprakan Battle League, TeamChaliz Serious Bars, Aggressive
Chris Ace Christopher John Celis Lapu-Lapu City C.A.L., Calilahoo Crew, 032 Soldierz, Oponside, Serious Bars, Wordplays, Flow, Freestyle, Rebuttal, Comedy, Theatrics
Cool Kidd Ian Enjambre Davao City, Davao del Sur K-Records, Karabineros
CrazyMix Romarico Superable Quezon City, Metro Manila Crazy Family, Blind Rhyme Productions Speed Rap, Comedy
Crazy3ck Pasig City Dakilang Azyano Aggressive, Part-Multisyllabic Rhymes, Serious Bars
Cripli Naga, Camarines Sur Juan Dela Crew Comedy, Freestyle
Daddy Joe D San Pedro, Laguna Elegante / P3TRecords, RS Production, Bigkasang San Pedro Comedy
Damsa Raymond Abrenica San Pedro, Laguna Via Records, MusicPharm, Black Cat Pro, Inked Hustlaz, S.N.S Speed Rap, Flow
Dello Wendell de Jesus Gatmaitan Tondo, Manila Skwaterhaws, Mongol Unit, Vertical Brew Music Rebuttals, Comedy, Freestyle
Dhictah Pasig City Wild Ones Tattoo, Bomb Shelter, Yeah Yeah Boys, Dirt Bro Serious Lyrics
Dhusky Paombong, Bulacan/ Malolos City BF Pro, 3GS, Salbahe Music, Letmaku Entertainment Serious Lyrics, Comedy
Dilim San Pedro, Laguna Sundalo ni Sadam Comedy, Serious Bars
DOC Pau Tanay, Rizal Alagad ng Musika, Tanay Hip-hop Underground "Gun Bars", Aggressive, Serious Bars
Dopee Raymond Escurzon Davao City, Davao del Sur Speech, Kalawakan Crew Comedy
Elbiz John Elvis Narisma Quezon City, Metro Manila The Green House Comedy
Elias Cavite, Cavite Buena Tina, Foot Rhymes Freestyle, Deep Bars, Part-Comedy
EJ Power Ejay Florentino Balanga, Bataan Danger Zone, Outbox, Troop A Comedy, Freestyle, Rebuttals
Ejo Ibajay, Aklan Pothead Territory, Inajay Black Ninos, Lot 420 Comedy, Wordplays
El D'no Olongapo, Zamabales Alpha Taktikah, G.R.S. 047, G-Town, A-Syan Records Comedy
El Quiel Novaliches, Quezon City/Valenzuela City E-Unit, 187 Mobstaz Freestyle, Comedy
Fangs Karl Rallos Cebu City, Cebu EvolClowns, Rapollo, AMF, Whutitdo, Selda Kwarto Wordplay
Flict-G Raymond Rivera Mandaluyong, Metro Manila Repablikan Syndicate, Shockra Wordplay, Comedy, Speed Rap, Flow
Flipzydot1 Manila City Manila Killa, Black Bandanna Serious Bars, Aggressive
Fongger Cebu City, Cebu 7Kings Production, Crazy Family, Shongkoi, 504 Records, Team Porkchop Comedy
Frooz Federico Hidalgo Binangonan, Rizal Crazy Family Badboys, BlindRhyme Productions, Alyansa ng Tugmang Bulag, Puyat Records, The Greenhouse Comedy, Freestyle, Flow, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Rebuttals, Speed Rap
Fukuda Cagayan De Oro City Mindanao Batch 2, Southdoggz, SLTG, Rap Batikos Aggressive, Serious Bars
Fuego Roman Fugoso Paco, Manila Mack-Town, Taft-Love, Vito Crew
Gap Vito Cruz Vito Crew, TL, LD, People's Future, Yo Momma
Ghandi Quezon City, Kalayaan, Moment Squad
Gin Davao City Speech, Wadab Playaz Flow, Freestyle
G-Clown Kevin Dela Cruz Tanay, Rizal Lego Music, BTR Pro, KOK Clothing Serious Lyrics, Aggressive
G-Spot Davao City Legis Dados, Half Moon Posse, Dice-M Ent. Gangster Lyrics, Serious Bars
Harlem Harlem Ty Pasig, Metro Manila Team Watawat, Schizophrenia, Street Team, FlipMusic Freestyle
Harvey Balanga, Bataan Bataan Hip-hop Movement Serious Bars, Unorthodox, Slight Wordplays
Hazky Antipolo City RPN Records Comedy, Deep Bars, Theatrics
Hearty Tha Bomb Irene Ciriaco Bagumbong, Caloocan Martial Camp Records, Tuesday Troop, Konektado, X-Deal Vigilantes, Rap Divas, Mob Music Entertainment Hard Lines, Sexual Humor, Theatrics
Hizuka Digos City Supreme Blood, Rip Rhyjacck, Mindanao Batch 3 Freestyle, Comedy, Slight Wordplays
Icaruz Michael Cania Noveleta, Cavite Themsent, El Grande Records Comedy
Icebergg Cebu City Visayan Lyrics, Bilingual Bars
Ilaya Cartel, Uprising Poetic, Serious Lyrics
Invictus Patrick Bessara Olongapo City, Zambales 1kiao Deep Bars, Flow, Hardcore, Aggressive
J2DP Taytay, Rizal RPN Records, 21st-Che
Jamal Puerto Princesa, Palawan Team Palawakan, 5'3 Records, Palawakan Rap Battle Serious Lyrics, Deep Bars
J-King Julius Cenon Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija Word War, 3GS, Nueva Ecija TV48, CMPRO, Devil Rhyme Rebuttals, Comedy, Serious Lyrics
J-Skeelz Roberto Boy Paos Tondo, Manila 187 Mobstaz Comedy, Freestyle
J-Lem San Mateo, Rizal Serious Bars, Part-Comedy, Freestyle
Jade Wunn Mabalacat, Pampanga 045 Records, United Rappers of Pampanga Flow, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Comedy
Jaffie Balanga, Bataan Bataan Hip-hop Movement Comedy
Japormz Olongapo, Zambales Kosa Familia Offensive, Comedy, Unorthodox
JayTee Tagbilaran, Bohol Ghetto Rhymes, 5D Records Dissing, Freestyle
Jecoy Lapu-Lapu City C.A.L., Grupo Yamuh, 032 Soldierz, Rapollo, Sevenwordz Productions Serious Bars, Freestyle, Comedy
Jigsaw Valenzuela City Balasubasan, Valenzuela Enemy No.1 Speed Rap, Flow, Comedy
Jonas Jonas Dichoso Bulihan, Cavite Breezy Music, Beats by Foe, Anak ng Madre, 3GS Wordplay, Poetic, Comedy, Rebuttals, Flow
Josh G. Joshua Gurango Quezon City, Metro Manila SNL Crew, Edub Comedy
Juan Lazy Christian Quiapon Paranaque/Makati City Southern Villains/ Meks Familia, FlipMusic, Schizophrenia, Juan Tamad Comedy, Freestyle
K-Jah Camarin, Caloocan, Metro Manila Uprising Poetic
K-Vill Pateros, Manila 1603 Records, Criminal Records, Pateros Hoodsta Crip Offensive, Dissing, Serious Bars
Kahir Marco Silvano Quezon City Them Sent, Batch-1, 3LC Poetic, Comedy
Kamandag Byron Saavedra Olongapo City, Zambales Arma Letra, Barasuwail Poetic, Aggressive Lines, Freestyle, Wordplay
Khen Magat King Marlon Magat Pasay City, Metro Manila Dongalo Wreckords, Serpientes, Delubyo Ng Pasay, AllStar Productions Speed Rap, Freestyle
Krusa Bacoor, Cavite Vigilante Family, Pulang Dugo Poetic, Serious Bars
Kial Marco Alkadama Tondo / Bulacan 187 Mobstaz, Blind Rhyme Productions Poetic
Krack Naic, Cavite Cavite's Most Dangerous Freestyle, Comedy
Kregga Cagayan De Oro City BLK69, Gegay' Art, Uprising Serious Lyrics, Deep Bars, Aggressive
Kris Delano Manila City Shots Fired Serious Lyrics, Personals, "Gun Bars"
Lanzeta Lanz Jasper Picache Olongapo City, Zambales 1kiao Serious and Aggressive Lyrics, Hardcore, Flow
Lazta Oton, Iloilo Southsyd Souljaz Speed Flow, Deep Bars, Part-Comedy
Left Eye Blind Taytay, Rizal Blind Rhyme, Armr-, 21st-Che Serious Bars
Lhipkram Philmark Dominguez Las Piñas/Malabon city Street2demic, Parañaque Rebels, 3GS Wordplay, Rebuttals, Comedy, Freestyle
Lil John Johnross Delos Santos Parañaque, Metro Manila Parañaque Rebels, All-Star Pro, 3GS Rebuttals, Comedy, Freestyle, Theatrics (occasional)
Lil Sisa Jhayann Parreño Imus, Cavite Crazy Family Hard Lines, Comedy
Lirikal Olongapo, Zambales Suwail na Anak ng Gapo Serious Bars, Poetic, Comedy
Loonie Marlon Peroramas Cebu City, Cebu Hiphop22, Stick Figgas, Konektado, Barangay Tibay, Artifice Poetic, Wordplay, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Comedy, Theatrics (occasional)
Mac-T Davao City Legis Dados, Dice M-Ent., Halfmoon Posse Freestyle
Mackata Cebu City/Bacoor, Cavite 032 Soldierz, 3GS, Wassazlife Aggressive, Serious Bars
Makii Mandaue City 032 Souldierz, 3GS, Goat Squad, SC2013, Project Ground Zero Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Wordplays
Markoza Marco Abrahan Sta. Cruz, Manila Grupoh Lirikoh, Dark Lyrics Prod., Anak ng Puta, Rakker Ng Pacific Comedy, Wordplay, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Offensive
Marshall Bonifacio Joel Israel Marshall Mabayo Iligan City/Cebu dimokaya063, Rapollo, Outbox, Writer's Block Serious Bars, Aggressive
Martin Iloilo City DIYS Republic, SYK, WTI, D.A. Comedy
Mastamime Bacolod City, Iloilo Southsyd Souljaz, Bacolod Souljaz, Lirio Productions, Ghetto Child, 825 Gangster Lyrics, Flow
Maxford Maxford Famitanco Davao City K. Records, Mindanao Illest
M Zhayt Christian Paolo Gabriola Rosario, Pasig City, Metro Manila 3GS, All Star, Rapskallion, Poema, Cursebox, 13 Kabalyero Rebuttals, Freestyle, Serious Lyrics
Melchrist Sto. Tomas, Batangas/Iligan City Mongol Unit, Aki Rhyme State Freestyle
Mhot Thomas Lynmuel Dasmariñas, Cavite King G, Outbox, Area-1, Outright Production Wordplay, Comedy
Mikidee Michael David Legazpi, Albay Crazy Family, Oragon Unit, BLK MRKT, Bikolano Rappers Org. ,Magjalu Movement Comedy
Mizayld Cavite City, Cavite Freestyle, Part-Comedy
Mocks Wun Jerome Payumo San Fernando, Pampanga URP, 045 Records, Diction United, Pisngi Lord Comedy, Freestyle
Negatibo Emmanuel Magantos Baesa, Quezon City Martial Camp, Tuesday Troop, Konektado Speed rap, Multisyllabic rhymes, Wordplay
Nerd Skillz Kawit, Cavite King-G, BlackHeartTattooDen, RedSpeed, Kalye Onse, Team PotpotPalyado Serious Bars
Nico Nathaniel Nicole Nachor Olongapo City Arma Letra, Kamandag Lirikal, Tomahawk
Nikki Jonathan Vibas Digos, Davao del Sur Supreme Blood, Heneral Luna, Digos Rap Project, PSB Records, Slickboats Prodz Comedy, Bilingual Bars, Theatrics (occasional)
Notorious Billy Lizano Anonas, Quezon City Kampo Teroritmo, Proyekto Dos Tres, P2 Hood, King G Serious Lyrics
Omar Baliw Makati City High Minds Clothing Flow, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Serious Lyrics
Onaks James Kevin Asis Cainta, Rizal Yo Gang Freestyle
Papew Tanza, Cavite Mongol Unit, C.A.S.H., Street Love Rhythm, Shottas Comedy
Pistolero Christian Carlo Cañares Tondo, Manila Hush Musik, Jmekwar, Delubyong Anghel, 3GS, AllStar Production Rebuttals, Freestyle
Poison13 Marco Lacson Mariveles, Bataan Rhyming In Tandem, Beatpro, Home Made Studio, BCity Entertainment Speed Rap, Serious Lyrics, Flow
Plazma Paulo Callangan Quezon City, Metro Manila MDK, TCMF, Writer's Block, Sabretooth Academy, Uprising Wordplay, Horrorcore, Aggressive Lyrics
Pricetagg Jomari Espiritu San Fernando, La Union/Sta. Mesa, Manila Rep The Hood Ent., Shots Fired, Black Rose Tattoo Personals, "Gun Bars", Wordplays
Primethuggz Balanga, Bataan Bataan Hip-hop Movement, URC Familia, 047 Records
Prince Rhyme Pasay City Psychotic Crew, 3GS Serious Bars, Part-Comedy
Prosecutor Billy Laguna/Olongapo City Arma Letra, The Firing Squad, Locus Delicti, RPN Records Aggressive, Hardcore, Horrorcore, "Law Bars"
Raizen Cebu City Comedy, Freestyle
Range Boljoon, Cebu City Seven Kings Production, 3GS, ThinkPostive Wear Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Bilingual Bars
Ran Tagum City Rhyme Ballistics Bilingual Bars, Comedy, Slight Wordplays, Multisyllabic Rhymes
Ranie Boy Paranaque City DC Clan, Thug Life Familia, Batang Blenz Comedy, Freestyle
Rapido Christian Raffy Guerrero Rosario, Cavite Elements Speed Rap, Offensive, Jokes
Rentao Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija Lot#3, OldSkul Rebuttals, Aggressive, Unorthodox, Comedy
Righteous One Joshua Berenguer Meycauayan, Bulacan Brown Radio, FMCC, Souljahs Serious Lyrics, Freestyle
Rich Flo Villasis, Pangasinan Haftwayhouse, One Voice Productions, Rep The Hood, Debate Partida, Distriq 5 Serious Bars, Deep Bars
Rish Olongapo, Zambales Suwail na Anak ng Gapo, EastSide 727
Romano Romano Trinidad Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija Rappscab Music, 3GS, Cursebox Production, Mark Beats Freestyle, Rebuttals, Aggressive
Rudic Joshua Lingating Quezon City, Metro Manila/Pagadian City DC Clan, Mindanao's Illest, Simbagsik, Bangsamoro Artist, MTM Brand Serious Bars, Deep Bars, Bilingual bars
Sak Maestro Hansel Cabo Davao City, Davao del Sur Cot Crew, The Takeover, K-Records Serious, Bilingual Lyrics, Wordplay
Sanctuz Dasmarinas, Cavite King-G Productions Aggressive
Sayadd Ralph Lizano Anonas, Quezon City, Metro Manila Illustrado, Oyog International Serious Lyrics, Hardcore, Aggressive
Sayantipiko Balanga, Bataan Bataan Hip-hop Movement, Abakadaz Serious Bars
Sev Pasig, Metro Manila SMC
Shehyee Christopher John Ongkiko Mandaluyong, Metro Manila BMG, Flipmusic, Flee Entertainment, Watawat Comedy, Offensive, Rebuttals
Shernan Shernan Roy Gaite Muntilupa, Metro Manila Muntilupas Most Wanted, 3GS, Senyor Mafias, AllStar Production Comedy, Costumes, Freestyle, Rebuttals, Theatrics
Sibil Pasig City/Laguna 13Kabalyero, Repablikan, Poema, Marshall Brand Clothing Serious Bars
Silencer Ric Laurino Parañaque, Metro Manila Familia De Calibre, DC Clan Music, The Real South Pride Production Comedy, Flow
Silent Effect Davao City Lifelinez, Kalawakan Crew Comedy
Sinio Joseph Martin Cagasan Mabalacat, Pampanga Pampanga's Finest, 45 Battalion, Real Jokes, Copy Right Comedy, Rebuttals, Offensive, Slight Wordplays
Sixth Threat Fluvert Floy Cagampang Davao City, Davao del Sur 3Digitz, Fatal Sign Records Multisyllabic Rhymes, Comedy
Skarm Philip Pacheco Pasig, Metro Manila Ampon, Talksic Ways
Smugglaz Bryan Lao Tondo, Manila Hiphop22, 187 Mobstaz, Blind Rhyme Productions, Shockra Speed Rap, Comedy, Serious Lyrics
Sniper Cebu City Rap Bisaya Ent., Souljaded Beat Productions Freestyle, Part-Comedy
Spade Gio De Leon Quezon City, Metro Manila Illustrado, Uprising, Batch 1 Serious Lyrics, Wordplay
Sparo Malabon City Malabon Thugs, 187 Mobstaz Freestyle, Comedy, Speed Rap
Stielo Tagbilaran, Bohol Rhymatics, Strive to Survive
Sur Henyo Baguio City Familiarity Entertainment, PKC, Rep The Hood Entertainment, Mensaheros, Hukbong LiriKKKal Serious Lyrics, Deep Bars, Freestyle, Comedy
Target Renie Boy Palma Las Pinas City, Metro Manila Double Cross, DC Clan Music, The Real South Pride Production Wordplay, Freestyle
Tatz Maven General Santos City Uprising, Pangkat Magat,OSD, Troop One, Digmaan Aggressive, Wordplay
Thike Jason Cruz Antipolo, Rizal RPN Records, Allstar Production, United Antipolo Empire Freestyle
Third D David Lubag III Balanga, Bataan Bataan Hiphop Movement, Abakadaz
Tikboy RPN Serious Bars, Wordplays
Tipsy D Mark Kevin Andrade Balanga, Bataan Bataan Hiphop Movement, Abakadaz, Outbox, Brixxology Wordplay, Comedy, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Bilingual Lyrics, Bars
Troublesome Laguna City/London ISE, TBS London, M-Unit Freestyle, Multisyllabic Rhymes, Wordplays
Towpher Christopher Oquendo Naga, Camarines Sur Juan Dela Crew, Crazy Family, NCHC, Barrio De Bara Comedy, Freestyle
Tweng Tagbilaran City, Bohol / Cagayan De Oro Six3Hundred Crew, Palma Doggz, Bohol Bee Farm, Leadership Frienship Service Zeta Beta Chapter Props, Gimmick, Comedy
Twister Cabanatuan City 4:20 Comedy
Verse1 Mabalacat, Pampanga Paraknowyah Records Comedy, Flow
W-Beat Zamboangita, Negros Oriental Dumaghetto Rappers, Urban Beat, Konsensya ng Makata Freestyle, Part-Comedy
Wise Wunn Naga City Angkang Maaanghang Krew, Crazy Family Oragon Unit, Oragon Rapskeptron, Magialu Movements Freestyle, Comedy
Wrathsol Arayat, Pampanga Armaletra
Yelshawn Balayan, Batangas Baliparo, 3GTrio Records, AkiRhymeState Serious Bars
Zaito Predo Canon Jr. Las Pinas City, Metro Manila / Cavite Vigilante Family, South Radical Production, Uprising Comedy, Freestyle
Zero Hour Vincent Manalili Davao City Down Loud Crew, The Takeover Bilingual Lyrics, Serious Bars
Zeus Cebu City B32 Shoulders, Blankko, The Chill Camp, Pasingot Boys, Rapollo, GV6A Serious Lyrics, Freestyle, Comedy

Guest Emcees

Name Personal Name Hometown Affiliations
Bender Alex Buchanan Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Flight Distance
Charron Corey Charron Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Loe Pesci Raj Kumar Montreal, Quebec, Canada OG Hindu Kush, AGL
Mark Grist Mark Grist Peterbough, United Kingdom Prince's Teaching Trust, The Roundhouse
Shazaam Stockholm, Sweden Ri-Fa Crew
Tantrum Jason Chung Union City, California, USA Asterisk, Tantrumonthemic
Twizzie Calgary, Alberta, Canada Contraverse

Cultural Impact and Criticism

In its early days, FlipTop initially gained criticism for its use of strong language, mockery and bullying, prompting the city government of Makati to ban rap battles in the area.[7] As time passed, the events gained acceptance, with the official FlipTop YouTube channel[8] gaining more than one million subscribers which they received Golden Play Button Award, and over two million likes on its Facebook fanpage.[9][10] After it gained success and reputation via social media,[11] many amateur and other rap battles arose such as Sunugan, Word War, Bolero Rap Battles, Bahay Katay, Flipshop, Flipcap etc. Due to its freestyle and rhymed content, some academics considered it as modern-day "balagtasan" although some rap artists discourage the idea. Some educators considered FlipTop as 21st century Philippine literature[12][13][14] It caught media attention in that some emcees involved in FlipTop have gained commercial success like Abra,[15] Loonie, Smugglaz, Shehyee, and others. Also some of the lines spoke by the emcees in the battle became popular phrases used in the Philippines.[1][16]

Lawsuits

Due to the nature of the league and its mechanics, bashing or shaming emcees' relatives is inevitable in the battle. The league has a long history of mocking emcees' relatives during the battle. However, during an undercard match between Sinio vs. Shehyee on Ahon 7 that happened on December 16, 2016. Shehyee threw disrepectful lines on Sinio's wife Bie Sarmiento during the battle, which Sinio rebutted hard by dissing the internet sensation Ann Mateo, who is the girlfriend of Shehyee, that lead to Sinio's victory in the match. Their match was uploaded on FlipTop's YouTube channel on February 2, 2017 and went viral with over five million views within four days, and some part of the clip was also uploaded and shared on Facebook. Sinio's harsh words on Ann Mateo in the second and third round of battle sparked mixed reactions and controversy especially when Ann Mateo's mother watched the video, when she threatened Sinio with a legal case. Because of this situation, many netizens bashed Shehyee for being unprofessional in the battle, he was also blamed for not explaining to his girlfriend's mother about the mechanics of league. It became a hot topic on social media. Sinio made a clarification to his fans that Ann Mateo's mother plans to sue a legal case against him and Shehyee was not to blame, and that he understood Ann Mateo's mother's point-of-view. Shehyee also made a clarifications about the allegations, he said that he helped Sinio in addressing the issue with Ann Mateo's mother. Ann Mateo has not yet formally expressed her reaction regarding the match.[17][18][19]

References

  1. ^ a b http://www.philstar.com/young-star/601869/rhyme-and-lots-reason-fliptop
  2. ^ Adre, Trixia. "Uncovering Battle Rap with FlipTop's Anygma". Red Bull Music. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  3. ^ a b ""Nico Mag-Ingay!": An Exploratory Study on Fliptop Battle". prezi.com. Retrieved 2016-01-23.
  4. ^ "Rhyme and lots of reason at FlipTop". Retrieved 2016-09-25.
  5. ^ http://billboard.ph/viewed-fliptop-battles-2016/
  6. ^ "News5 Everywhere - 'FLIPTOP RAP BATTLES,' PAANO PINAGHAHANDAAN?". News5 Everywhere. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  7. ^ "FlipTop Rap Events Banned In Makati". Manila Link. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  8. ^ "Rap battles, comedy, and the Philippines' YouTube video makers". Rappler. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  9. ^ http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/70820/fliptop-the-modern-balagtasan
  10. ^ "Pinoy style 'flip top' a new trend in hiphop music". Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  11. ^ http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/158758/will-flip-hop-save-opm
  12. ^ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/350760/lifestyle/artandculture/is-fliptop-the-modern-day-balagtasan
  13. ^ "Get to know your modern-day Balagtasan stars". filipinotimes.ae. Archived from the original on 2016-01-30. Retrieved 2016-01-23. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ "Balagtasismo Versus Fliptop Mismo?". pinoyweekly.org. Retrieved 2016-09-25.
  15. ^ "Banaterong makata – The Benildean". The Benildean. 2014-11-06. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  16. ^ http://www.juice.ph/kultura/features/the-real-emcees-the-new-vanguards-in-filipino-hip-hop
  17. ^ Abanilla, Clarizel. "Ann Mateo's mom wants to sue Fliptop's Sinio over offensive rap battle lines". entertainment.inquirer.net. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  18. ^ "Fliptop star Sinio might get into legal trouble because of offensive lines in rap battle". Manila. 2017-02-07. Retrieved 2017-02-09.
  19. ^ News, Rhys Buccat, ABS-CBN. "Model's mom plans to sue FlipTop star over rap battle". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2017-02-09. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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