Audio tracks from a popular battle MC. Dungeon monsters make an appearance too!
A roundup of tracks from popular battle MCs!
Do you listen to tracks by battle MCs?
People used to say, “Battle MCs have bad studio tracks.”
But that’s a thing of the past.
The quality of battle MCs’ tracks has skyrocketed!
This time, we’ve gathered tracks from Dungeon’s monsters and regulars from UMB and Sengoku.
And of course, we’re not just picking famous songs.
We’ve selected dope, cool tracks—so if you’re into freestyle, be sure to read till the end!
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Audio tracks from popular battle MCs. Dungeon Monster also appears! (11–20)
place of belongingSIMON JAP
Among battle MCs, wouldn’t SIMON JAP be the most hardcore? People say the other Simon is better, but this Simon is top-tier too (lol).
In battles, he often drops hardcore punchlines while keeping a decent rhyme scheme, and his recorded tracks feature insanely hardcore rhymes that are really compelling.
His voice is on the thinner side, so he can lack impact at times, but he’s the type of MC who makes up for it with pure vibes.
Music Valkyrie 2DOTAMA
DOTAMA, who has recently made headlines for returning to MC battles.
Speaking of DOTAMA, as his nickname “The Pinnacle of Disses in Glasses” suggests, his fierce disses leave a strong impression.
That sharp dissing is alive and well in his tracks, too, and his signature song ‘Music Valkyrie 2’ delivers delightfully scathing takedowns of the music industry and society.
It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the humor is top-notch—definitely give it a listen.
10000ftID
Yes, he’s a genius (lol).
“10000ft,” the classic track by 3rd-generation Monster’s ID.
He racks up wins in battles with a flow that feels anything but Japanese, and that talent is fully on display in his recorded work too.
This song features a track with a house-music vibe, and ID’s rapping takes a relatively understated role.
It’s a track you enjoy for the cohesive melody.
The sound feels more European—think France or Poland—than US.
He’s a rapper with overwhelming talent among Japanese artists.
His taste in production is likely top one or two in Japan.
really?!Nidra Assassin
Right now, it’s no exaggeration to say that Nidra Assassin is one of the most popular rappers in the MC battle scene.
If you only watch battles, you might not know this, but his recorded tracks are extremely high level—he’s top tier in the trap scene.
A project that fully showcases his appeal is “really?!”.
While the flow is rough around the edges, that rawness actually becomes part of its charm, resulting in a highly addictive track.
Since he can deliver this level of flow even in battles, if you like his battle style, definitely give it a listen!
MATCHSTICKSukukun feat. CHICO CARLITO
This is a collaboration between CHICO CARLITO, the first-generation Monster from Freestyle Dungeon, and Suikun, the second-generation Monster.
I think many people usually see Suikun and CHICO CARLITO as cute—or rather, gentle—types.
And they really are calm in person.
But MATCHSTICK is crafted with lyrics that are a bit different from that image—fairly serious! It’s quite emotional, and Suikun’s verse in particular really hits you right in the heart.
Definitely check it out!
Patterns of the heartChipuruso
Chipruso, a rapper representing Osaka.
He’s not super active these days, but back in the day he was hugely popular as a formidable battle MC.
In battles, he’d roll out insanely vibey punchlines and overpower his opponents.
Contrary to that battle image, his real charm lies in crafting extremely stylish tracks.
Watching him rap while playing classical guitar showcases a unique personality and style.
Highly recommended if you’re into chill hip-hop!
Audio tracks from a popular battle MC. Dungeon monsters make an appearance, too! (21–30)
Onece againS-kaine
If we’re talking about the most rapidly rising young battle MC, isn’t it S-kaine? His biggest appeal is an overwhelming composure you wouldn’t expect from someone so young.
It’s the kind of calm that reminds you of K-Kyu from the 1st High School Rap Championship (lol).
As a battle MC, he’s still developing, but if he sharpens his rebuttal game, I think he could make it to the main stages of UMB or Sengoku.
As for recorded tracks, he already feels pretty complete.
“Once again” is a dope piece that doesn’t sound like it was made by someone in their teens!