Rules Of Combat

Battle Scars - Lyrical Combat (Contestant info)

Battle Scars is a competition of AWESOME / INTELIGENT lyricism. It is a tournament based on Kung Fu ideology of different styles of arts coming together to battle for lyrical supremacy.

Skill, Style Honour and Respect for yourself, your opponent and all art forms. Ultimately taken your artform as serious as a Kung Fu Master and developing your lyrical and vocal skill to perfection.

All Styles Welcome!!!

It’s not all about dissing your opponent, its about aurally and metaphorically killing them (sounding and delivering better lyrics). Battle Scars is a contest of lyrical prowess. It’s like lyrical kung fu.

Your skill, style, technique, execution and delivery of lyrical content is what you’ll be judged on…

You never know who or what style you'll be up against. You must use your intelligence to outsmart your opponent. Sometimes mad aggression, and cussing will not win the fight. Sometimes it may require grace and finesse.

You must use your skill and think before you strike!

Dissing is not necessary, but a WELL executed diss always goes down well in a battle.

Rules of Engagement: 1-3 lead to automatic disqualification-

1. No! I repeat, NO dissing parents or family.

2. No racism of any kind (black, white, whatever).

3. No physical contact whatsoever.

4. Referee’s / hosts are the boss, follow their instructions at all times.

5. Honourable behaviour is a must.

6. Try to keep the battle to the stage dissing peoples crew's and areas is frowned upon.

Round 1: THE KATA (Showcase Round). 1 minute = 60 Seconds
(bring your own backing track)

This is a SHOWCASE ROUND it’s not about battling it’s about being a great artist and lyricist. This is where you entertain the audience in whatever you do. Your flow, your delivery, vocal skill, your show and stage presence is what you’re judged on. Remember there are 20 contestants and only 12 are going through. ADVICE: You have only 1 minute. Do not waste time with long intro’s, long chorus’ or repetition. LYRICALLY astound for as much of the time as possible. There is no need to freestyle.

Round 2: Sudden Death 1 minute 1 chance head to head against an opponent.

You will be given a beat, you can get it sped up, slowed down alternatively you can go accapella (no music).

ADVICE: MAKE SURE YOU GOT SOME INCREDIBLE SH!T FOR THIS ROUND.

Whoever goes first is at a disadvantage as your opponent may counter your verse and use what you said against you. Remember this is a lyricist tournament not a freestyle tournament.

Round 3: THE COUNTER ATTACK 30 seconds to make beat with band 1 minute to spit x 2

30 seconds to make beat with band (a demonstration will be given), 1 minute to spit . 2 TIMES, alternating against your opponent.

ADVICE: Sometimes it’s good to have a prewritten prepared in case you have to go first (then freestyle ability may need to kick in). A good beat helps, so work out the beat in your head before you step up and get the right tempo for your verses.

Final round: HONOUR OR DEATH

8 bars continuous against 3 opponents (backed by the band). After 10 minutes it will be stopped and the weakest lyricist shall be eliminated. 2 Left to fight it out to the death. The audience and judges will have white towels to throw in if you die or look like you’re taking too much of a beating.

ADVICE: Freestyle skills or a whole load of prepared lyrics to use or mix in is the way to win this round. Use your ammo wisely. This is the test of stamina.

If final is boring and MC’s aint going for the kill. Hosts may step in to defend the prizes and if successful. Host may win and keep the prize!