I’m not sure where I originally found this. May have been on biffhop or some other place. Whoever I owe this to, if you’re reading this, holler.

Anyhow… “Best of Freestyles” is a six-volume bootleg compilation of freestyles from radio shows such as Sway and Tech’s Wake Up Show, from actual rap battles and from live shows. You can tell it’s not an official release cos the sound quality varies a bit from one track to the next. But as far as that raw, live character goes that is the essence of rap, whether they’re actual off-the-cuff freestyles or rehashed lines from writtens, this makes a great listen.

Of course, you’ll find in here all the names from the US freestyle bullpen such as: Supernatural, Wordsworth, Punchline, J-Live, Immortal Technique, Chino XL, Apathy, Eminem, Big L, Ras Kass, Supastition, Canibus, Joe Budden, Tonedeff, Mykill Miers etc. etc., to name but a few.

Best of Freestyles 1-6

(two files per volume. if you’re asked for a password: it’s nineathome)

Peace,

9@home