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The good vibes of West Coast hip-hop go south for the 2nd edition of the freestyle rap night at La Bottega in Valletta, hosted by Underground Sound.
Gin & Juice is a freestyle rap competition showcasing the best of local and expat talent. Whether you join the crowd or compete for the title of Malta’s best freestyler, expect old school G-Funk, underground gangsta rap and UK grime DJ sets from local selectors.
The competition will test rappers on their flow, rhyme, and wordplay among others (see competition rules) over different time frames and styles of hip-hop.
Entry and participation is free so bring your squad.
Come see for yourself who will win the Gin & Juice Cup and be crowned the freestyle king or queen of Malta.
To participate, we encourage artists to sign up to secure their spot by filling out this form. The cut off date for signing up is August 18 at 23:59. All requests for sign up after this date will be refused.
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Each rapper has a maximum of 1 minute to perform their freestyle rap.
The beats for this round will be randomly selected from a pool of instrumentals. The beats will be diverse, including various genres and tempos.
The focus of this round is on the rapper’s ability to showcase their creativity and storytelling skills. They should aim to deliver impactful and original verses, incorporating clever wordplay, metaphors, and punchlines.
Participants will not be allowed to bring pre-written material on-stage.
Results and 5-minute intermission
Each rapper has a maximum of 90 seconds to perform their freestyle rap.
Before the start of the round, each rapper will choose a specific theme or topic from a hat to incorporate into their freestyle. The themes could range from objects, places or people.
This round tests the rapper’s ability to think on their feet and adapt to different situations. They need to demonstrate versatility by incorporating the assigned theme while still delivering an engaging performance.
Results and 5-minute intermission
Each rapper has a maximum of 2 minutes to perform their freestyle rap.
The beats used in this round will be diverse, incorporating various styles and tempos to challenge the rappers’ adaptability.
During the third round, freestyle rappers will be required to switch beats midway through their performance. The judges will prepare a surprise beat change, and the rapper must seamlessly transition their freestyle to match the new rhythm and vibe.
Final Results and Winner Determination
Gin & Juice first took place in 2018. Back then it was called the G-Funk & Cypher Showcase and was held at Jah Rules bar in St. Julians.
The event brought over 200 hip-hop fans together with the island’s hottest MCs featuring 13 Maltese and expat hip-hop freestylers.
The winner was crowned by those in attendance.