The REAL Definition of Freestyle

[@phongthehun1721]

I wish you was way more active on KZbin.. We need people like you for the culture

[@530mentes9]

Exactly! One of my fave channels. Definitely best Hip-Hop news IMO

[@JD_Lennon]

people who think Rap Devil was a better diss than Killshot?

[@carlurbananimals]

The freestyle definition comes from the Freestyle Fellowship

[@mr420srh1]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@dadzchanel7547]

When I get a check I'll put my place I need a spot I'll go where God takes me life gonna Gonna be good impediments What's makes a difference All types of styles have ya heard me in the car But watch these words stick.to a beat who's on what where ya wanna go many different styles in my own way the GOAT We eat anything especially positions where he at now boggles on I'm.leaving going get some bojangels check me pull me oVA Imma be know just know I told ya Come.get me Tallapoosa city berg where Imma.be wit my Gs I won't copy shit when I wrote fresh to deaf afresh to death SWAG sexy he'll I know my girl don't like it but I love it if I didn't make it we go for.a.Life together tote ya feel.me

[@connorsimon7719]

Can't just nonchalantly walk back into my life like this justin

[@SpooksMcGhie]

Lol

[@EliteBlackSash]

King Los said it. Big Daddy Kane already clarified this. “Freestyle” is “Freedom of Style” - when you spit a pre written verse with no particular topic or story, it’s just a showcase of skill. “Off the Dome” - is not a verse, it’s a spontaneous rhyme with no prior written bars. Though you may mix in lines floating around in your head already. And the youngest is “A Mixtape Freestyle” - a rhyme over a beat you loved that isn’t yours flipping what they did, to do it (hopefully) better.

[@emanatingf]

@EliteBlackSash Well better, more creatively, or in your own personalised way & The Mixtape Freestyle isn't that young as wasn't Redman doing that back in the mid 90's.

[@statikverse]

This is the kind of definitions we need to actively define in the culture and have separate platforms for. This is what I'm talking about.

[@JamalW239]

Kane also said that 'off the top' used to be called 'wild style'

[@haroldbolling4311]

Basically its all the same in different forms as long as its free of the focus of a particular song.. If you take what everybody said... You'll understand that there is 2 forms of freestyle.. Off the Dome.. And.. Written... As long as it's as Big Daddy Kane said... "Freedom of Style"... Its freestylin...

[@mccoyster3030]

Words change over time though. Just because in the olden days "freestyle" meant one thing, doesn't mean it has to (or should) forever. Calling mixtape bars or random written verses "freestyle", imho, is an insult to people who can actually freestyle (off top) incredibly well. And further, makes the younger crowds confused. If you search youtube for "freestyle" and compare some industry cat's written bars to an underground dope freestyler, of course you're going to think the industry cat is leaps and bounds better when in reality they're doing completely different things. As I said above, I think people clinging to the old definition of "freestyle" are doing so because they aren't very good off the top, and don't want to be looked down on compared to people who actually go off the top when freestyling and do it well.

[@khulekanimagubane9153]

Reason had a great point about the Internet killing "off the top".

[@khulekanimagubane9153]

@Zion X word. Today's motto is "who needs talent when you can go viral?"

[@maricheri239]

Internet killed the freestyle when the key style began.. And when heads started recording with permission and not.. other emcees improvisations.. Mixing the to beats and podcasts etc.. Shyt I know in my case broadcasting them with out permission.. And even before that to me when heads spit writtens in the Cypher.. It killed it for me.. It gave that sort of thing a pass

[@_BRNYB_]

Video killed the radio star... Now the Internets killed an actual star

[@deanjohnston1460]

I can understand that thought. But I feel like a lot of rappers I loved growing up would still do pre-written freestyles. So as this video points out, its been going on forever. I don't understand how the internet changed that, other than the scare factor?

[@maricheri239]

@@deanjohnston1460 on some real shyt.. I can and will only speak from the experiences I have in this regard.. Just because it's been going on forever doesn't mean it's "what's up".. And a dope written is respected but when the whole of the Cypher is coming " off top".. And that's the type of free we were doing.. Pre-written is not the place for it.. And trust respect was lost.. It wasn't really until internet age when it really got a pass...and after that it just went rampant... You got clowned for that shyt when I was young.. Shyt even using another person's style or cadence.. Got you clowned..internet was just one of the defining moments in time I can see people more accepting that definition of Freestyle..

[@divineomorogieva2253]

That's why I love this channel. Justin gives you the facts and then let's you determine your point of view

[@cmtz13]

I’ve been watching this man for a cool minute... And he still don’t have the answers 😂

[@Coarse-wuan]

@Kwanele urubos Nah, Murs is dope as well. He just has a different approach.

[@dreamrealitysyndrome]

I thought he'd be back with some answers, but instead he just asks more questions

[@ThatDamnRaccoon]

I wish more people could admit more often they didn’t have the answers, respect

[@Munki]

Maybe we need to ask Sway?

[@sexonlithium]

@@Munki lol bro😂😂😂😂

[@saqlenhasankhan1594]

Justin You're back homie, miss you brother and happy New year

[@seanstroman6087]

Happy new year justin 🙏🏿

[@TheCompanyMan]

Thanks fellas!

[@Woodrow512]

This man is a legend, maybe not for many people, but for all Hip Hop heads he is. Jutin is for the culture, he's calm and collected and gives us the news like it should be done "here are the facts, this is my oppinion, now agree or disagree and lets have a conversation about it". Inciting people to talk about whatever and having a mature conversation is necessary for progress, and helps people to enlighten one another. Glad your back Justin! Not only as an anchor, but as a teacher of progress!

[@dmaster5556]

Hearing Justin tell me he doesn't have the answers to these questions is just what I needed to get this new year going.

[@domoiredefreitas2399]

Justin hit us with the "I don't have the answers to these questions" at 10:45 and it caught me off guard. Man, you been off youtube for too long!

[@hakim6158]

I got a mm mm mm is a dope bar

[@TheCompanyMan]

Hakim #Classic

[@LimboTheory]

When you trying to freestyle 、but you remember grandma got that you name it cooking

[@ericknoryam5674]

Free style I first heard it in break dancing

[@aliz445]

That 1 dislike must’ve been from the only person who hasn’t heard of Reason and had to punch themselves in the face

[@Freewxll614]

As a writer, I really respect people who can spontaneously spit something off the top of their heads, it really is an art and I don't think many artists have the ability to do so.

[@Thirty3mad]

DMX is a Hip Hop legend

[@StreetGeekz]

PERIOD! 🙌🏾

[@jedidiahvanfossen9725]

@@generic395 he still alive m8

[@generic395]

@@jedidiahvanfossen9725 Ohh I was referring to the DOOM

[@evohei]

@@generic395 rip DMX

[@generic395]

@@evohei it's sad isn't it?

[@x40unce]

I was getting soo sick of hearing everyone’s toxicity with music conversations, man I’m happy your back.

[@TheCompanyMan]

All Day thank you!

[@peytonbayne2491]

Miss you Justin you made my day

[@jamessmalls3458]

I really enjoy you as an interviewer and reporter. Your voice is soothing and comforting. And I can get the information you're giving. Not like DJ Akademiks who's voice pisses me off.

[@diesel101raw]

The're Rappers out here who are Great Freestylers(Off the Top of the Dome) but are not great at making songs.

[@shauncameron8390]

Supernatural.

[@emaricarter4885]

@@shauncameron8390 Juice is way better

[@MrJPEzra]

Hello.

[@missincognito2666]

But that don’t make sense bc if you’re writing something you’d have to come off the top of the dome anyway 🙄

[@adoran_ball]

@@missincognito2666 That makes sense because I always freestyle on voice memos to get a rough draft before I write it down.

[@MrCbwTV]

I think King Los has given us the new standard definition.

[@xandertrejo]

Didn't expect two things to day. For Justin to drop a new video and for him to drop some bars lol. Fantastic as usual.

[@kylefraser8577]

Justin has found the real definition of a freestyle. Great Video again man. And those questions you never have the answers for... Real Thought Provoking! You my friend know the art of the comeback.

[@Kal-El207]

I've literally been saying this for years. And I've named this interview for mad long. Someone saw my comments and conversations and finally took it and said it exactly how I did.

[@d.t.richardson3762]

Wassup Justin Hunte! It’s been awhile, but I gotta tell you...that you’re one of the reasons why I diverted to Journalism. Now, you GOTTA keep doing your thing! Bless up🙏🏾🏆

[@Prolifikkoh]

Great video as always Justin. Happy new year man. We glad you're back and we look forward to a phenomenal 2019.

[@abdulhamidketchman8599]

MY MAIN MAN IS BACK Y'ALL. Oh yes Sir indeed. I've been so thirsty for these videos. Glug glug glug. This is exactly what ive been waiting for without knowing. Finally a video about exploring the differences. Wait, the rap and islam is done. I cant wait for that one. Please tell me you got a q-tip/freeway quote. Also some quotes from real imams likes Siraj Wahaj. He was their Imam before. And make distinctions between 5%er muslims or Nation brothers.

[@seanc1094]

I never realize how much I NEED and MISS these discussions until they show up in my Notifications again😩💙

[@MrKing8050]

Grown man hip hop content right here

[@KMO325]

This was a good one! I was surprised that even the OGs didn't have an agreement on this. This is like the hip-hop version of "did Homer write The Iliad/Odyssey or go off the dome?" Almost the same debate.

[@makomamathule5089]

Good to Have you Back Justin. Happy New Year!!

[@AnimeProfilePicture]

Who's the guy that gave Justin Hunte one dislike we need to square up

[@ldrdatribeoflife5072]

Some fool that's not in to HipHop/Rap

[@6vxtecate7g]

Wasn’t me.

[@MacanWigit]

Whoever it was, mm mm mm, boy you lame!

[@gir2195]

ANTE UP!

[@JD_Lennon]

probably one thats still salty about the rapdevil / Killshot video

[@R0m0n3]

I see TCM upload. I like vid. I comment. I then listen to the vid.

[@TheCompanyMan]

R0m0n3 not mad at that!!!

[@R0m0n3]

@@TheCompanyMan I agree that 'off the top is hard'. I do poetry and I can only flow easily if I am in a zone. Otherwise the thought required to create an intricate, interesting and impactful piece can take too long. Hence why I assume rap as a similar artform uses writtens especially given the rarity of actual lyricsts to begin with.

[@TheCompanyMan]

R0m0n3 well said. What’d you think of BODIED?

[@billyho7747]

ROmO3 Lol!! Same here!!! They are ALWAYS good vids

[@R0m0n3]

@@TheCompanyMan to be very honest I have not seen it yet. Is it worth the watch?

[@Gyrant]

Whatever this man was up to during that long break in between videos was worth it. Last few releases from Hip Hop's foremost scholar are his best work to date. Keep doing what you're doing Professor Hunte.

[@Kal-El207]

I've been saying this for years. And also mentioning this exact interview. In each of my conversations. And here we are.

[@arandomkenyan]

Great to have you back 😎 Can't wait for the new content... Also, I'm Original Skool HipHop and grew up with the culture through 4 decades so freestyle to me always means spontaneous content incorporating current and/or obscure knowledge mixed with technical rhyme skill, diamond delivery and extremely precise wit. Really good to have you back man. Salaams from Kenya 🇰🇪 !

[@JonyALB]

Daaamn, we don't deserve this, Justin. Too much dope shit coming through! As always, good to have you home, my man. You've been thoroughly missed.

[@mepone6619]

Redman was high out of this world durning that interview!!

[@TheCompanyMan]

Mep One did you see the video he posted about how his mom found a 20 year old bag of weed? 😂😂😂

[@mepone6619]

@@TheCompanyMan Yea man, had me on the floor 😂

[@ldrdatribeoflife5072]

Bruh, it's Redman, of course

[@OddOneOut99]

Welcome back TCM it’s been awhile Hip Hop needs these types of discussions it shows how much intelligence you must have to truly represent the culture 💯💪🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@goodfellaous]

Lupes freestyle on sway was “off top”

[@acousticknights9654]

What ever it was it was trash lmfao man...hats off to him for trying to keep some shit genuine and real when no one else is...but my lady and I do off the top freestyles for a couple hours a day on Twitch and we're smashing the industry's ghost written shit

[@kingdubbthachamp]

Glad to see your back. I love this because I was always confused about the definition of freestyle and how necessary it was to be a respected emcee. In battle rap, these is a back and forth between hardcore fans and casuals about how impressive a rhyme really is in battle since it’s known the rhymes are prepared. You have the casuals saying ‘ of course it’s good, he had time to prepare his opponent, he couldn’t do that off the dome’ and the hardcore follower would respond with ‘it’s a different time and format now, off the top freestyles aren’t necessary’ and the only difference I see is social media. Social media adds and interesting dynamic cause emcees don’t want to be caught on camera being less than great and an off the top freestyle increases the chances of being so

[@cooliebwoy415]

"Easily had the best response to Kendrick's control verse" YES! People don't acknowledge King los skill. Also don't sleep on my man Wayne Brady, he killed it on sway.

[@realicepick1-vy2mg]

And he killed it again here in Jan 2020.

[@Whatthetrash]

MY MAN. Always great to see new stuff from you. Great video, mate. Got me thinking over here -- I think freestyle is basically the equivalent of jazz improv, but with lyrics as opposed to notes. To me, if you write it down ahead of time and then say it later... that's just a song. That's what a song is. But the immediacy/'off-the dome-ness' of the lyrics (if you catch what I'm saying) is what differentiates a 'freestyle' from a 'performance of a song'. Part of the reason that freestyles are so amazing to hear is that you're not only hearing the performance of a song, you're witnessing the creation of it as well. It's everything -- inspiration, creation and performance -- all done in front of your eyes. And when people are in the zone, it is FREAKIN' AMAZING. I think many people now do a combination of the two. I actually see very few people doing COMPLETE freestyles and doing them with excellence (Harry Mack is the only one that comes to mind right now (I THINK he does everything 'off the dome')). To me, it's generally understood that most people you see spitting bars in a cypher are calling upon lyrics they wrote earlier and combining them with a few 'in the moment' rhymes. Again, great to see new stuff from you. Much respect. Cheers!

[@macnolds4145]

A good video for those who need it. However, for fans of hip hop the answer is simple, obvious and well-known: freestyling can be either "off the top" or a written verse that isn't just a performance of a song (e.g. it could even be a verse from a song, but on a different beat- or acapella). Simple.

[@DoctorOfLawOrSomething]

There is no better study break than a video by Justin!

[@dysonspheretxi]

My favorite KZbin notification! Your content is always top notch.

[@TheCompanyMan]

Cool Rick thank you!

[@whatyousee3225]

we need more lupe fiasco content man

[@OracleEND]

Big Facts! 🐐🌊

[@phongthehun1721]

He just did a whole review on Drogas Wave

[@jordanwlkr1]

What You See ? I’ll take any content at this point.

[@1999Esco]

What You See ? I agree!

[@May9k]

Great video Justin. I always enjoy when you bring battles into your arguments.

[@DVRKSTXR]

At this point, the umbrella answer to “true” freestyling should just be: *creative expressionism.* Be it written or spontaneously off the top or even transposed as a mix of both, one thing remains prevalent. There are no rules in Hip Hop. 💯

[@justincarr8178]

Welcome back Justin.If you go back Freestyle music was a genre of Latin dance music a mix between pop,electro and house usually with crazy edited dubs usually by the Latin Rascals.But surely freestyle means to spit off the dome rhymes.I don't want to be arrogant enough to disagree with cool James but I think he's talking bollocks.Ahhh that's mean to dig up that Omelly clip.Its so funny though.Happy New Year.

[@CSee423]

Been so long since I tapped in, but these videos are by far the most plentiful resource for rap knowledge frfr. So thank you for all the work you’ve put in here 🙏 The term freestyle has bugged me forever. I can’t go off the top for shit, but I’m deadly with a pen. I always called my free form rap stuff “freeverse” but now people associate that term with a particular kind of poetry that I usually don’t resemble in what I would consider freeverse. I see so many rappers that will call their writtens in cyphers and on the radio freestyles, and I’m always confused why we never just found a word that everyone agreed on to draw the distinction

[@TheCompanyMan]

Thank you!

[@Life_moreabundantly]

I'm From Oakland. I'm Off Top. Once I'm Locked In My Zone. It's A Wrap. 😊

[@dogsandyoga1743]

E.S.O. in the building!

[@nieshapatterson2902]

Murda Dubbz/85th ave Multi taskin

[@joshuacabonce]

Agreed...."we need more people like you in the culture."

[@MegaFenderstrat]

i think its interesting to look on what freestyle means outside of hip-hop. people freestyle dance which is just a dance without a pre-set routine, but you still had to think up those moves before hand then just put them together in an off the dome way. i been snowboarding since i was 5, freestyle is a style of boarding. it's using whatever you got in front of you on the trail to do tricks with. wether its a fallen tree or a root sticking up with some ice on it, a mogul or embankment formed from people turning and shifting the snow into a mound all day that day, or a set of stairs and rail once youget to the botom of the slope and you got man made structures. i treat my freestyle rhymes in a similar way; using some phrases i keep up in my sleeve or bouncing off an idea someone else in the cypher put there. to me freestyling is just rhyming without knowing where its going exactly and what in the room is gonna come up and give you more to work with. like what X say. its rhymes that arent exactly about one thing in particular.

[@deedaartyst]

Like your great/good albums background, and I'm VERY VERY Grateful 4 this breakdown, cuz I been a fan of hip hop, and always wanted to have these answers more concrete, and from trusted m's and yourself with tha questions to ask also. Made me think.

[@TheCompanyMan]

Dee daartyst thank you Dee!

[@statikverse]

Thank You for sparking this conversation. I think its vital for the culture that we actively define "off the top" and "freestyle" differently. The accepted confusion between the two doesn't give the necessary platform that can credit the mental agility and talent of improv rap. This is not to say that written rap needs less credit. They both need their due credit, separately too, and taught as such. It would be so dope having a culture that actively does this, for example, take Sway's Five Fingers of Death: this segment shows the rappers flow agility and ability to rock with a DJ, something you don't see embraced often anymore and we are actively losing this skill because of the accepted confusion of freestyle. We as a culture stand to gain more from actively defining the line between off the dome and written. We have a lot to discover from coming off the dome (hell even writing inside your dome) and until we set the definitions and actively put platforms for them, we will keep on losing the potential we have from learning these skills separately.

[@murghay01]

Justin. Nice you're back! I needed that break from you to study hip-hop because I could no longer punch myself in the face after something I didn't know.

[@Luccidamus]

This is the most informative video on hip hop culture i have seen in years on youtube. seriously, thanks brotha!

[@RobHeatatv]

Never been so happy to see a video pop up Damn Justin don't leave us again lol

[@AFO_AnalyRics]

No discussion on freestyle is complete without names like KingLos and Lupe Fiasco.

[@AFO_AnalyRics]

Los really needs to write a book on Hiphop.

[@gir2195]

Gotta add Black Thought to that

[@perrydimes6915]

King Los blew my mind w 5 fingers of death and ive been a fan ever since...thats a once in a generation talent

[@YaKillaCJ]

I would like to throw Cassidy for Off The Dome and Lil Wayne for sheer Freedom of Style amount of content. Cassidy is definitely some1 who won rap battle after battle. Wayne amount of content just freely rapping over other beats cant be overlooked. Wayne have an uncountable amount of songs, leaks and mixtapes displaying true freedom.

[@TheeChronicle]

Ummmmm supernatural, juice, Krs one, etc etc

[@nessleepk]

Imma watch this while ass 30 second advertisement at the END of your video just to support this quality content, gimme more man

[@FlipStar26]

Glad to see TCM back at it! Had been a minute! More thinkpieces for 2019! Please and thank you!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Happy New Year, brother! What a fantastic conversation. I love the historic backdrop and context. Still an interesting topic. Not sure we are any closer to an answer but there is a lot more depth to it now. Thanks!

[@zislec]

Real music journalism. Thank you for leaving DX (aka bootleg TMZ) and creating/sharing this valuable content. 🙏🏾😌

[@mr420srh1]

I've been freestyle since I was eight I'm 35 now. And written is so damn easy, this is why people get mad at Ghost writers because it's so easy to write a rhyme for somebody. Freestyle though ask most rappers cant do it. So give anyone who goes off top or freestyle more credit. I wish I can hear freestyle almost every other song from a true MC but you're never going to hear it because they're too scared

[@scarletdawnmusic]

Missed you Justin! Glad to have another quality video here. On the video, I feel like definitions are always changing as the culture grows and new generations adapts.

[@ruairiclarke3633]

Am I the only one that thought them bars from Justin was🔥🔥?

[@Nglofc]

i was about to say, mentioning freestyle fellowship here would be amazing..glad I waited till the end of the video.. I recommend Mikah 9's solo album Timetable to anyone, sand to the beach and life or death (he was rhyming in the 90s, how people rhyme today) are a blessing to hip hop culture.

[@MAHMANable]

Welcome back Justin Hunt, the boy is back in the 19, kicking it freestyle. Werd, big return Justin. Thanks

[@TheCompanyMan]

Myron Holland Whatup Myron! How’s your year starting?

[@MAHMANable]

Justin Hunt, My my my, my year is starting out pretty good so far. Awaiting the birth of my son, in March. Got to see my favorite host return to my favorite hip hop blog. (You; BTW.) And you've responded to my comment, thank you. I'm looking forward to hearing from you in the future on this page. Thank you for the reply and happy new year to you, thanks again for the quick response.

[@erikhakansson1585]

Great video I really like Justin and the research he does for his videos and showcasing all these diffrent viewpoints, it is like watching a science rapport, in the best way possible!

[@TheSunshineGroup]

I've been fortunate to find some very talented off-the-top freestyles. As someone who digs and tries to play jazz, off the top is my preferred form of freestyle because it is the epidome of musical improvisation. It just adds so much to the culture that has its roots in jazz

[@IllmaticD2theJ94]

Justin the legend back for the Hip Hop heads!!!! I love this channel!!!! MUCH Love and Respect from ya boy up in #MASS , PEACE!!!!1 ✌

[@rmd1743]

you're back !!! been waiting for you for a minute now

[@gloomadness5368]

Is Justin back for good my guy

[@young_raymond47]

Always ready for more knowledge from my favourite hip hop channel.

[@ooriginaldiego1270]

I'm a Brazilian and want to give a foreign aspect to y'all. The rap scene here in Brazil don't know or acknowledge the "freestyle" term of being something that you wrote it down. In fact, 99% of the battles here, are the "off the dome" type, it's nearly impossible to you to see a battle that was written. We don't have freestyles like the ones with Lex too. To the rappers out here, freestyle CAN'T be written, we don't have that culture.

[@TheCompanyMan]

don diego super interesting! Thanks for that!

[@ooriginaldiego1270]

@@TheCompanyMan Thanks to you man, I love everything you do, it's always fun to have a conversation like that. Keep going!

[@frankroballo8512]

in Colombia it is the same

[@elahosun2101]

don diego well shit send me an invite I'll get busy with your best

[@DeeMulaah]

To answer that last question: I'd say they both deserve the same amount of respect. A freestyler and a writer shares the same road but are in different lanes. Freestyler being in the left since their lines are formed very quickly and writers being in right because they take time to write out their lines. Both want to rap but just have different means of doing so. Some freestylers aren't good when it comes to writing and vice versa, so they should be respected equally.

[@Egolesss]

It’s been too long Justin! Always coming back with new greatness for the culture

[@TheSunshineGroup]

This video has come at the perfect point in my life I've immersed my self pretty deep in the Worcester hip hop scene these past few months, and I have gotten confused by the different definitions of "freestyle." When I started making music for rappers, freestyles were specifically off the dome. That's it. But it's a form of freestyle. There are different forms of it. I totally didn't think about this but it's so true

[@synthdott7954]

i love that you brought up King Los. dude needs more recognition! great piece too!

[@THEARCHITECT801]

J. Hunte don't think you're slick low key dropping a few bars on us like that! Haha, lol all love bro. Miss seeing your uploads up on here more often. Hope all is well. And regardless of the times you are active, I'll always remain/stay as a consistent supporter of yours bro. Always taking your craft seriously. A true hip hop historian and journalist, etc. who (in my personal opinion) has always provided us with high quality content, while operating within integrity.

[@JESUSsaves-d3i]

King Los thought about freestyle is by far the best. Has given me a new perspective on the idea of freestyle! "Words Not Bound By Restriction Or Imprisonment Of Other People's Perceptions But Your True Self Personified Through Sound. As Long As They Fit The "Free" Criteria, It Doesn't Matter [If They're Written].

[@tdubasdfg]

Justin you killed this video essay. I know these things take work but I wouldn't mind if you uploaded these 2-3 times a week 💜

[@mafiosotruely]

Justin: Would you listen to a playlist full of off the top freestyles? Me: Yup

[@thecoach11]

Thank you for this I'm so tired of people who've never written a rhyme or spit a rhyme in their life try and tell emcees the definition of a freestyle.

[@thomascrownrg]

Outstanding! It's one thing to competently bring attention to the diverse array of both talent and shortcomings in Hip Hop culture. When you actually delve into the very foundations, the Bedrock of What We Love & Live..? Not Only are you promoting and preserving her Essence, you're Demolishing the temples established to praise what Hip Hop never was. Undeniably, the artform has evolved and progressed but, nobody would steal an airplane before studying and taking some lessons. So why would so many try to steal Lyrical Heritage without the Fundamental investigation and preparation?? "know What you're saying... as well as Why you're saying it". Nice job bruv.

[@willcollins1146]

Elzhi writes the craziest rhymes I’ve ever heard, while MC Juice kicks some of the best off-the-top rhymes ever. One doesn’t really take more talent than the other, it is just amazing to see someone truly be able to kill an off-the-top freestyle

[@ctrlaltdynade2657]

No pressure but you promised a Kanye GOAT piece and I’ve been waiting two years. Good to have you back tho

[@rubenbell7685]

Both play a crucial role in storytelling and both are to be respected for their representation

[@defrocker0569]

I've been a fan and advocate of HIP-HOP since '82, and i think Papoose gave a good definition of what "freestyle" is.

[@InfiniteUmbra]

Another excellent video my dude. Starting off the new year well. King Los is a king when it comes to rapping off the dome freestyling without question. I always took freestyling as something done off the dome personally.

[@alihusaindub]

Really appreciate the work that you put in these videos especially the interviews man. Please continue with these videos

[@tmunley7487]

This song is a great example of a freestyle 🔥 just dope verses free as far as style and subject matter goes.

[@WesleyRocco]

Great video Justin, this is a important discussion that isn't really had today and I'm glad there is someone breaking it down. Plus those bars you spit weren't wack give yourself more credit. Can't wait for more content

[@dogsandyoga1743]

Out west, we've ALWAYS defined freestyle rap as off dome. Period. Answers to the last 2 questions. Yes. I would listen to a playlist of amazing off top mcs (Supernatural, Aceyalone, Insomniac etc.) because I'm a fan of off-top rhyming...when it's dope. I don't think off top rhyming shiuld get more props, BUT I do respect mcs who can.

[@290TheEmpireRecords]

in h town off the dome is freestyle

[@dogsandyoga1743]

@@290TheEmpireRecords Back in the day, I heard both Flip and ESG go off top for hella long.

[@BobbyG077]

Love these videos man, glad you're back 🙏🏼

[@maricheri239]

As a young emcee I used to be able to off top in any Cypher for long periods of time.. I had no formal training in studio.. I didn't count bars or have set direction for the music I made.. But could make a song.. When I went to the studio 1st time I had to learn all of those things and develop a pen game.. Which I didn't have.. So to answer that final question you posed.. for me.. There is a skill set for both.. And when you can improvise off top in such a way that people will believe its penned.. And it has direction and clarity..And you can sit down and create a full track lyrically planned out.. You have mastered both..

[@abcvsxyz9646]

Good 2 see you back with content TCM. Keep it coming!

[@RejectedKingsRecords]

Hey we love u TCM

[@thepredicate7089]

Everybody had a definition of what they felt freestyle was but papoose was 100% spot on with his answer and assessment of what it used to be and how it changes from street to radio ! any rhyme that has not met paper is considered off the dome FREESTYLE ! If your rhyme that you mentally write inside your head ever meets paper by usage of pen it now becomes a WRITTEN FREESTYLE ! ✍🏾🤔

[@WarBearLive]

As an off the dome spitta I found this very informative!!!

[@Phoneb646]

This video changed my perception of freestyle. I’m glad I watched this.