I know that 2020 and Covid-19 has changed the world as we once knew it. From the required face masks to shortage of toilet paper & cleaning supplies to how we now handle food, public gatherings and events. 2020 was supposed to be a big year for a lot of people, artists and companies, but that quickly changed as soon as the new year hit!
We are now in the fourth quarter of the year and people are still adjusting to the new norm. One thing that has seemed to not "skip a beat" though is Battle Rap! Yeah the way that it is now being viewed and delivered is different, but cats like Smack and URL TV have still managed to keep the culture alive during this pandemic. Although nothing will ever compare to actually "being in the building" at a live event, URL TV has teamed up with Caffeine, and they have now made it possible to view live battles via the Caffeine App. What's also dope is that you can also see these battles for FREE! YES FOR FREE!!! In the past when you couldn't make it to an event, you had to order the "Pay Per View" or "Video on Demand". If you wanted it for free, you had to wait forever and a day for the battle to drop on YouTube, but by then it was old news...you know how Smack do😂...lol. So overall, I think that this was a smart move. Not only does streaming via the Caffeine App keep us entertained with our favorite battlers and events like NOME or Summer Madness, but it doesn't cost us anything at all! That is very helpful during these times and helps us fans stay plugged in whenever we can! #ThatsLove
Although I'm loving the Caffeine App, I do hope one day that the venues open back up so that I can go to more events ✈✈✈! Until then, I will be plugged in every chance I get! Today I will be watching "Summer Madness 10" 😀. I must say that I am a little disappointed that Murda Mook and Brizz Rawsteen won't be battling, but I am excited to see what K-Shine and Chess are going to do!
I also want to see Calicoe vs. Aye Verb. Both of them are from the Mid-west, both lost to Lux (lol😉) and both have something to prove! Charlie Clips will also be going up against Geechi Gotti, so that should be interesting. I also like Rum Nitty and I know he going to give Reed Dollaz that work, so it will be interesting to see how Reed handle Nitty. Holmzie Da God recently won over Danny Myers during Ultimate Madness (omg that was such a fire battle), so Holmzie will be seeing Bill Collector. You also have B Dot vs. T-Top and John John Da Don vs. Ill Will.
Download the Caffeine App from your App store or go to www.Caffeine.TV. When you get there...make sure you follow me @TazDatMC 😉.
Here are a few videos to the road of Summer Madness...