A Comprehensive Analysis of This Week's Rap Challenge

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@chiefmappster ‘s weekly comprehensive analysis of the Rap Challenge aims to provide the Steemians who put in their hard work, time, soul, and resources into writing, recording, and releasing their Rap Challenge entries.

You all put so much into these entries, I feel the least I can do is provide the most value and feedback I can. Besides this critical feedback, I also sent 1 SBD to every Steemian who submitted an entry on the Official Rap Challenge Thread. It’s just another way of me showing my thanks and appreciation for the work, time, soul, and resources you put into your entry.

If you don't know what the Rap Challenge is, it is a Steemit Music movement hosted by @rondonson and has a weekly prize pool distributed to the top five (5) artists each week. These artists choose one of three instrumentals and post a video with their best rhymes. The panel of judges consisting of @rondonson , @jphenderson , and @tuck-fheman score each contestant on three categories: (1) flow, (2) lyrics, and (3) delivery/energy.

I am no longer officially judging the Rap Challenge as I am focusing on running the Beat Battle League, the @spl, @ocd , and the other projects on and off Steemit I am apart of. But that doesn’t change really anything in front of the scenes for you all. I will still be actively involved in the Steemit Music community, interacting with as many members as I can, and valuing the absolutely incredible entries you all bless us with for the Rap Challenge.

My main goal is to bring as much value as possible to the artist here on Steemit by providing unbiased, critical feedback. In my experience with helping artists, I have learned sometimes being too close to an artist can skew your critique of that artist.

That being said, here is my comprehensive analysis of this week's Rap Challenge contestants. Artists are scored on a scale from 1-5 with 5 being the highest. I also included a image of the judging score sheet at the end of this post for added transparency.

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ARTIST #1: @verbal-d

@verbal-d always brings his best every week to the Rap Challenge. The problem is for the other rappers is that his best keeps getting better ever week. This guy is rapidly progressing at a rate so fast it is absolutely an inspiration to see. Just when you seen the best of @verbal-d , he comes the next week with someone like this that absolutely blows everything out of the water.

Are you freakin kidding me @verbal-d ? How many times do I have to play this back to believe its true? This is literally one of the most original, epic lyrical performances I have ever seen. Have you scored as: Flow: 4.5 , Lyrics: 5.0 , and Delivery/Flow: 5.0 for a total of 14.50 points. Only dinging you .5 on Flow because my gut instinct tells me if you had a month to practice that your flow would be a perfect 5.0.

Thank you for integrating the Steemit community into your Rap Challenge community contest, it truly is a perfect entry in my opinion. Check out his post here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@verbal-d/rondonson-s-rap-challenge-7-my-entry-hip-hop-steemit-community-original-song

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ARTIST #2: @kaykunoichi

@kaykunoichi brings the heat and conscious lyrics in her second Rap Challenge entry. Whenever I hear you I think of the rapper the Brat and if she had a conscious twin sister it would be you. You absolutely bless us with your lyrics and rapping abilities. In this entry, kaykunoichi discusses everything from chemtrails to xenophobes in a truly amazing entry. Have you scored as: Flow: 3.5 , Lyrics: 4.5, and Delivery/Energy: 3.5 for a total of 11.50 points.

The thing that stood out for me from this week's entry @kaykunoichi is your lyrics. They absolutely blew me away. Every bar was legendary. And that is one of the step's to making a legendary track: have each bar in the track be legendary. Sounds so simple but a lot of musicians overlook this. You did not. "Don't let your minds be underutilized like hemp fields. I hope my deadly lines don't go over your heads like chemtrails." I cannot think of a better two finishing lines so far in the Rap Challenge.

I would just rehearse your entries in front of a mirror a few times so you can see how you perform your lyrics. You can improve the energy and flow of your rapping just by changing facial expressions and breathing, which you can observe when practicing in front of a mirror.

Thanks again for your time, hard work and dedication. Check out her entry here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@kaykunoichi/steemit-rap-challenge-kunoichi-week-7

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ARTIST #3: @eddiebxxxx

@eddiebxxxx harnessed this Timbland beat to its fullest potential. Destroying your pre-determined thoughts by grinding out this week's Rap Challenge entry. "They came to me, ironically I travel freely for knowledge." I see you homie, they came to me too. Like you said "[they] don't even know who the joke is on."

Have you judged as: Flow: 5.0, Lyrics: 5.0, and Delivery/energy: 4.5 for a total of 14.50 points. You really did an incredible job with this entry in my eye's, I only dinged you with your Delivery/Energy because my gut instinct tells me if someone recorded your submission for you it would be a perfect 5.0.

Thanks again for all you do for this community, you elevate everyone to a new level with your presence (presents). Check out his post here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@eddiebxxxx/eddie-bxxxx-rapchallenge-week-7

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ARTIST #4: @enginewitty

Artists like @enginewitty is one of the many reasons I love the Steemit music community. He brings such an unique and original style it is absolutely refreshing to see among the commodotized style of a lot of rappers.

I have you judged as: Flow: 3.0, Lyrics: 3.5, and Delivery/energy: 3.0 for a total of 9.50 points. Did you make this after drinking a couple bottles of "Merlot, maybe a Pinon."? :) loving the wine infused lyrics and maybe that's why your flow and delivery was off from last week. Still an killer entry nonetheless my dude, keep doing great things.

Check out his entry here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@enginewitty/rapchallenge-7

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ARTIST #5: @senzainfinite

In her first entry of the Rap Challenge, @senzeinfinite dominates this beat o weeeeee.

You absolutely destroy these entry lyrically. I can't figure out what lyrics are my favorite: you talking about distilled water, pineal glands, or delaying present gratification to the future. You blew my mind with your lyrics and is why I have you scored as: Flow: 4.0, Lyrics: 5.0, and Delivery/energy: 3.5 for a total of 12.50 points.

You set the bar up high for your future entries with this one. They lyrics were top notch in my opinion, just need to finetune and progress your flow and delivery. Your energy is there laying in your soul I can feel it. Release it and let us see how bright you shine. Thanks again for all the time and effort you put into your entry. I feel blessed to have heard it.

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ARTIST #6: @alao

@alao always brings a high level of quality with his Rap Challenge entries. This week's entry is no exception. If anything he has kept his progression moving forward.

Have you scored as: Flow: 4.0, Lyrics: 5.0, and Delivery/energy: 4.0 for a total of 13.00 points. In my opinion, your lyrics were top-notch you really spit some positive knowledge with this one. The flow and delivery/energy is progressing rapidly and I absolutely love to see the improvement. Really appreciate you @alao for all you do for this community, you truly are one of the Leaders of Steemit.

Check out his entry here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@alao/rap-challenge-week-7

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ARTIST #7: @yellowcakeradio

Holy shit @yellowcakeradio is here to stay music Steemians. Your lyrics, energy, and flow all blew me away. I had to play it over a few times just to make sure I was dreaming this shit.

Have you judged as: Flow: 4.5, Lyrics: 5.0, and Delivery/energy: 5.0 for a total of 14.50 points "New agers blaming rape culture on the law of attraction." Man you are speaking the truth in this line and every line in this entry. Every bar is epic making your entry logically epic as well. Thank you for this blast of fresh air into the competition, you are much appreciated.

Check him out here: http://tastenate.com/

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ARTIST #8: @palisade

@palisade spits that knowledge and brings his masterful flow in his Rap Challenge entry this week.

Have you judged as: Flow: 5.0, Lyrics: 5.0, and Delivery/flow: 4.5 for a total of 14.50 point. "When Jekyll turns Hyde by the fireside. When ignorance gets presidentially amplified. They brutalize Mother Earth just to monopolize." This right here resonated me on a whole new level. Always respect your craft but I think this week's entry is a new level for you. It's like you pineal clean itself off and then this happened. Appreciate the time and energy you put into this entry, it really shows.

Check it out here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@palisade/palisade-rapchallenge-week-7

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ARTIST #9: @mickeymic

@mickeymic takes human nature on as his purpose on this week's Rap Challenge entry. The best entry I have seen of his so far have you scored as: Flow: 4.0, Lyrics 4.5, Delivery/energy: 4.0 for a total of 12.50.

For whatever reason, I fell like you let yourself kill this one, no thoughts of the competition. You seemed very natural and at ease in this week's entry. Absolutely amazing sight to see. I really liked the video you created for this entry I think it really helped people see your personality. I think this was your best entry so far keep it up buddy. A perfect entry is coming your way.

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ARTIST #10: @benja

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@benja man how do you do it? Ever week beat bring the fire and improve your entry each week. You really are channeling: progression, not perfection. Have you scored as: Flow: 5.0, Lyrics: 5.0, and Delivery/energy: 4.50 for a total of 14.50.**

It is hard to find anything wrong with this submission my dude. Your lyrics were at a new level on this one for me and I really resonated with that family stuff you are talking about. I really enjoy analyzing the Rap Challenge solely because I can to hear your stuff every week. So thank you I feel appreciative as fuck to be able to be exposed to your shit before he goes global.

Check out his post here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@benja/steemit-rapchallenge-week-6-submission-flowmotion

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ARTIST #11: @dmalever

@dmalever , the Venezuelan Sensation brings that laid back and wavy style to the Rap Challenge this week. Have you scored as: Flow: 4.0, Lyrics: 4.5, and Delivery/energy: 4.0 for a total of 12.50 points.**

I think this was your best entry so far as I could feel your confidence in this week's entry. You believed in what you spit and as result it came out amazing in my opinion. Especially as a non-native English speaker man you really did work on this submission. I can't even imagine having the ability to rap in two languages so man props to you, your brain is epic.

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ARTIST #12: @vandigital

O weeeee @vandigital brought his game to this week's Rap Challenge. Holy shit you killed this energy. Love your flow and your energy man it is something special.

Have you scored as: Flow: 4.0, Lyrics: 4.0, and Delivery/energy: 4.0 for a total of 12.00 points. @vandigital just joined Steemit 4 days ago and man he is already having an impact in the community. He blew me away with this entry and added a new element into the Rap Challenge. "This is how we do it, without a doubt yall." Amen my dude you killed this entry and I can't wait to see your full energy activated next week.

Check out his entry here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@vandigital/rap-challenge-week-7-submission-by-vndl

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ARTIST #13: @bryandivisions

Ayyyy it is funny how @bryandivisions aligned the Rap Challenge with his entry. He brings a different pace and different level of universal lyrics. I absolutely loved your style and I can't wait to see more material from you.

Have you scored as: Flow: 5.0,Lyrics: 5.0, and Delivery/energy: 4.5 for a total of 14.50 points.**

"Stardust in my DNA." ayyy man this is epic. That chakara line holy shit. Man this is the type of music I personally live for. So thank you for making my day with this performance. Gave me goosebumps

Check out his entry here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@bryandivisions/rap-challenge-7-submission-mos-def-respiration-by-bryan-divisions

ARTIST #14: @speaktheunspoken

You feed of fear and regard affection, You take a good vibe and turn it into tension. Hard to tell if its you or protection." Holy shit I got goosebumps hearing this. You did work on this entry buddy.

Have you scored as: Flow: 4.0, Lyrics: 4.5, and Delivery/flow: 3.5 for a total of 12.00 points.** I really enjoyed your submission. the only thing I would say to you is deep breaths and man you got this shit. Thank you again for all the time and effort you put into this week's entry.

Check out his post here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@speaktheunspoken/steemit-rapchallenge-week-7-by-tyler-speaktheunspoken

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ARTIST #15: @yakuhi

Ayyyyy this shit right here. FIREEEEEEEEEEEEEE. These lyrics, this energy o weee love it buddy.

"its 6am so fuck the mist. blow the whistle quick lets start this shit." Man literally got goosebumps as I wrote this. You took all your previous entries to a new level with this one. Thank you for blessing us week in and week out with your time and effort.

Check out his entry here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@yakuhi/steemit-rap-challenge-week-7-original-rap-check-list

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ARTIST #16: @steamint

I love see how much fun you are having my dude. it is contagious really love your positive energy this week.

Have you judged as: Flow: 3.0, Lyrics: 3.5, and Delivery/flow: 3.5 for a total of 10.00 points. One of these days you have to bless us with your bars when you aren't driving. I just feel like with your talent and your full attention man we would be blessed with your entry.

Thank you for your time and attention.

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ARTIST #17: @dirtyjoe

@dirtyjoe wasn't playing when he said he is "dirtyjoe." A fresh perspective on the Rap challenge with this entry.

Have you scored as: Flow: 3.0, Lyrics: 3.5, and Delivery/flow: 3.0 for a total of 9.50 points. Not too shabby for a first entry, just keep practicing on your flow and delivery and you will get there one day buddy. Your lyrics were definitely @dirtyjoe approved. Thanks again for this entry buddy.

Check out his entry here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@dirtyjoe/steemit-rap-challenge-wk-7

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ARTIST #18: @voyceatlas

HEEEEEEEE's BACKKKKKKKK. Man have we missed you @voyceatlas . your flow, lyrics, and epic energy are are inspirational man. I was wondering when you would pop back up.

Scored as: Flow: 5.0, Lyrics: 5.0, and Delivery/energy: 4.5 for a total of 14.50 points. I thouroughly enjoed your entry my dude as you gave me so much energy just from listening and watching your video. I hope it isn't another month another we see another entry from you buddy. Thanks again for everything you put into this video, it looks and sounds amazing.

Check out his entry here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@voyceatlas/voyceatlas-rap-challenge-week-7-or-i-barely-made-it-in-time-but-here-you-go

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ARTIST #19: @maxizee

Last, but certainty not least was this epic all around entry by @maxizee. You changed it up with this one and man did you deliver a legendary performance.

Have you scored as: Flow: 5.0, Lyrics: 4.5, and Delivery/energy: 5.0 for a total of 14.50 points. Thank you so much for spitting that real shit in this entry. It is so refreshing to see my dude. Thank you for all you do I know this shit isn't easy.

Check out his post here: https://steemit.com/rapchallenge/@maxizee/rap-challenge-7-or-story-telling-with-a-crass-tongue

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For transparency purposes, if you want the judging scoresheet, just send me an email at [email protected] and I will send it to you.

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This concludes @chiefmappster 's comprehensive analysis of the Rap Challenge Week #7.

I hope this helps and brings value to the artists who participated and also any Steemian part of this community who is interested in music, competition, or positive messages.

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Thank you as always for you time and attention.

Namaste

@chiefmappster