The world’s leading battle rap platform SMACK/URLTV.TV has announced that the long-awaited entire inter-gender battle rap event “Kings vs. Queens” will finally take place today 17 October in conjunction with QOTR. This event will see some of the cultures best female battle rappers, many of whom made their name on female-specific platform Queen Of The […]
It’s the Jersey link for me. Essex County, NJ natives Dougie F and Tsu Surf drop their newest track entitled, “Beast. It comes as a follow-up to “Luxury” and “BLM.” The latter two songs reflect the current climate of the country. He tackles the societal DNA of materialism, in addition to the response to racial […]
Newark, New Jersey artist Tsu Surf has today released his highly anticipated new 13-track project MSYKM, executively produced by Sharke & Clicqout on Raw Bunch records. The stacked release features the likes of Dave East, Jim Jones of Dipset, Chicago’s G Herbo, Shady Records’ Benny The Butcher, talented female rapper Lady London, the Grammy-Award winning […]
Tsu Surf proves consistently that he more than whatever box you put him in: more than a battle rapper, commercial emcee, author, scholar, gamer, businessman, gang member, etc. Activates his circle of influence to protest in silence … well except to say ‘F*ck the police,’ ‘We not breaking our sh*t’ and ‘I love you and […]
There are two people you never want to go back and forth with in an argument: Philadelphia’s own Gillie da King and Newark’s hometown hero Tsu Surf. Yoooo…. this is basically battle cap at its finest. Yes, we meant battle cap over battle rap… we know what we are saying. Both got the best cap […]
One of the prize alumni from the emcee battle culture is Philadelphia rapper, Meek Mill. But recently, Mill has spoken out to dispell that rumor. On an interview, entitled, Charlamagne Tha God and Meek Mill: A Conversation Between Champions, the Grammy-nominated artist distanced himself from the rap contest culture. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS […]
Despite what people might say, rap music has more than one frequency. It is not just boom bap, nor is it rat-a-tat-tat of gun spray. That’s there, no question. It is a landscape to celebrate your hood, your gang, your style and your name. But there are various levels of engagement that have evolved in […]
Tsu Surf has only been out for a couple of days, but the pressure is on. The Newark, NJ native was released from prison on Monday, August. He posted a tweet to give fans knowledge of his anticipated release. He family….. ? — Devils grandSon (@Tsu_Surf) August 6, 2019 REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS […]
Seems like rapper Tsu Surf is out of jail. Early this morning a mysterious tweet crept up on twitter from his official account. The tweet while cryptic, gave hope to millions of fans anxious about his release. He family….. ? — Devils grandSon (@Tsu_Surf) August 6, 2019 REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS https://www.facebook.com//videos/403556060649855 READ […]
The rap world was spun on its head in disbelief last week when emerging artists and The Source Magazine‘s most recent Unsigned Hype inductee, Tsu Surf has arrested again on weapon related charges. More unbelievable is that the hit happened exactly a year to date from the day an attempted assassination on him life was […]
On the anniversary of the unfortunate day that almost took his life, rumors spread that rapper Tsu Surf is back behind bars. REGISTER TO VOTE GET ELECTION REMINDERS https://www.facebook.com//videos/403556060649855 July 25th just doesn’t seem to be a lucky day for The Wave. Advertisement Just a year ago, he was shot five times in Newark (an […]
Newark’s own Tsu Surf has all the makings to become a rap force, and can now count being in the exclusive Unsigned Hype fraternity as an accomplishment under his belt.
Battle rap legend Cassidy still contends that he is undefeated in lyrical match-ups. Maintaining that he was victorious against GMB Colonel Goodz, he has set his eyes on another popular URL vet. While people have been pushing him towards Rum Nitty, the “Hotel” emcee seems to be throwing shots at Tsu Surf on his latest […]
Halfway through their most successful year since their formation almost a decade ago, battle rap’s world leader SMACK/URLTV have announced their flagship event for 2019. This year combining two tentpole events into one: “Summer Madness” with “Double Impact.” This move creates a 2-on-2 themed card called, “Summer Impact” double stacked with those considered the best […]
If you love Hip-Hop, you understand that there are levels to this sh*t. You can be an MC, mastering the art of moving the crowd or being the mic controller. You can also be a rapper, one who understands the industry and how it works, producing rap songs that fit into a particular kind of […]
Forget the Joker. Lex Luther. Charlie Manson. The Real Four Horsemen and Lucifer himself (well maybe not the devil), NOME 9 promises to be one of the most lyrically gruesome nights in battle rap history, as URL promises to host “a card full of villains.” The stakes are high and with few “good” guys on […]
URL does it again by shifting the culture with a new franchise to tickle the fancy of battle rap enthusiasts. Combining two of their marque events, Summer Madness and Double Impact, the world’s most respected stage in battle rap promises to bring the star power in double doses. Summer Madness has been the platform for […]
SMACK/URLTV have followed up their blockbuster Resolution event in Atlanta last fortnight which featured the return of Cassidy to battle rap vs. a now victorious Goodz with the full announcement of their next main event – NOME9 in Houston, Texas on Saturday 8 June. The ninth installment of the hugely successful Night Of Main Events […]
The surprise announcement of the Tsu Surf vs. Geechi Gotti battle was unveiled live on stage. The battle is schedule to appear on the upcoming NOME 9 event in Houston, Texas set for Saturday, June 8th.
On July 31, Battle Rapper Tsu Surf posted his first tweets from the hospital after being shot late last month. The rapper woke up in good spirits saying, “Waking up is so exciting regardless of how I feel when I wake up.” The SMACK/URL top tier rapper also alluded to having been shot five times […]
