1st FlipRap Battle sa Kalilangan 2011

I was so amazed when I saw the episode of Kapuso Mo Jessica Sojo last year regarding the FlipRap. Actually, FlipRap or Flip Top Rap is a new form of rap, mostly the battle of wits, the content and the execution must capture the attention of the audience. The rappers have different personalities and styles, in this sport the rapper must certainly maintain a cool head. He must be able to take in his opponents words with a cool head and somehow come up with an answer in the form of rap. To be able to do so, your neurons will probably have to fire faster that your tongue. Rapping what your thinking and putting a rhyme, a beat or jive in it sounds extremely difficult to do.

But enough with the technicals. The main point here is to promote another culture to those FlipRap enthusiasts in General Santos since FlipRap is on trending just like twitter. :)

FlipRap Battle sa Kalilangan 2011 will be the first-ever FlipRap Competition in the city, as part of the 2011 Kalilangan Festival. It is open to all FlipRap enthusiasts, high school and college students (15-20 years old) of General Santos City. If you're interested to join the FlipRap Competition, click here to download the Application Form. Don't forget the basic requirements needed to join the competition: must have a 2x2 picture, Birth Certificate, Valid School ID, Certification from School Principal and Fully Accomplished Application Form. 

Here are the Guideliness for the competition:

• The competition is open to all high school and college students (15-20 years old) of General Santos City.
• Each team is composed of two members.
• Two (2) teams will promote themselves or their school through RAP.
• Each team is free to say anything except explicit curse words. Cursing is subject for disqualification.
• The statements should have rhyming words in their endings. Statements should be in Filipino or Bisaya.
• Before the teams will battle, they are given 1 minute and 30 seconds to present their original RAP song. Participants must provide their own beat/rap music.
• There are three (3) rounds in each match. Each team is given 1 minute to say everything they can. Once the team’s time is up, it is opponents turn to present.
• After the three (3) rounds, the judges will state their opinions and vote for the winner.
• The team with the most number of votes wins the battle.
• An elimination screening will be conducted to choose the 8 teams who will qualify for the finals.

The champion of the said competition will be receiving Php 5,000.00. For 1st, and 2nd Runner Ups will be receiving Php 3,000.00 and Php 2,000.00 respectively. And Consolation Prizes to those non-winners will be also receiving Php 1,000.00. Eliminations will be at Robinsons Place Gen San Activity Center on February 12, 2011 at 2pm and the Finals will be on February 22, 2011 @ Oval Plaza Grounds, 7pm.


For more info, visit FlipRap Battle sa Kalilangan 2011 Facebook FanPage and join the discussion page.