R.A.W Battle Magazine

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In the early days before the cameras were rolling and hip hop still seemed to be authentic true lyricist ran this game that we love and respect called hip hop. Since 2006 there has been a sudden shift in the tide in which emcees are being overlooked. Battle rap one of the purest form in the hip hop game has given a lane for a new breed of emcees to show case their talents to not only their city, projects, or neighborhoods but to a worldwide audience. Outspoken, captivating, in your face, just a pure breath of fresh west coast lyricist Yung pop is making his presence be known in battle rap whether you or your favorite rapper likes it or not. Yung Pop is from Ontario, CA but has made a big name for himself and the I.E by weigh of San Bernardino. July 10, 2001 Yung Pop made his debut on the battle scene via Da Jungle URL a west coast battle league from Stockton, CA who sprung forth stars such as Conceited, Heartless, and Tall T.

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November 11, 2012 Yung Pop made his return to the battle scene after a 2 year hiatus due to preparation for his first LP while preforming at various venues across the Los Angeles county. After show casing his talents Pop was brought out to Vegas to battle the most viewed battler in the country despite his age lil sexy. The battle with Lil sexy did extremely well and has surpassed the 460,000 view mark in its first year being out. After the good performance Yung Pop went on to Battle Diesel, The Jones, and 2face. In His first year of battle rap Yung Pop has accumulated 516,883 views from battles blogs and Yung Pop channel showing that he has a bright future in the battle rap game and there no telling what may happen next for this young emcee.

Direct quote #1 “I’m a true Lyricist trying to bring all the aspects of being a real emcee back 2 the game because I feel like

the game is being over saturated with bubble gum pop music about who is popping bottles in the club or who can make the newest dance.

Direct quote # 2 “ Let me say first off I’m not hating on anybody getting they money at the end of the day music is big business, I just can’t stand the fact I can’t turn on the radio without hearing sum overrated dance song or some song being force feed to us thru the media. I don’t want to hear about what new dance u coming up with or how many Ferrari’s, Bentley or bmws you have: i want 2 hear about sum lyrics!!” So with that being said that’s what I’m bringing 2 the table!! I’m open 2 all friend request on twitter Yung_PoP909 subscribe to my youtube page Yungpoppa23 I appreciate your support because as a big fan of hip hop myself i do this 4 the real fans of hip hop TopLife Hu$la’s Members: Yung Poppa PlayBoi Goon ( R.I.P. Q) Young Tra Dame HD Cam


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