Rap Battle
From local to legendary — it starts here.
From bedroom bars to center stage — this is your shot. You’ve been writing rhymes no one’s heard. Freestyling behind convenience stores.
Spitting into cracked phone mics, waiting for someone – anyone – to really listen.
Streetz is listening. And now, the mic is yours.
The Streetz Rap Battle is where Taiwan’s next wave of MCs step into the spotlight. 24 raw, undiscovered rappers. One mic. All heart. Go bar-for-bar in live battles judged on flow, delivery, originality, and stage presence.
No filters. No fame. Just fire. This isn’t just a stage — it’s your breakthrough.
Competition Date/Time
- Date: 30th August 2025 (Saturday)
- Deadline to apply: 20th August 2025
- Location: Ximending Red House, Taipei
- Check-In & Briefing: 12:00 - 13:00
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Competition Time:
1st round: 13:00 - 15:00
2nd round: 15:30 - 17:30 - Award Ceremony: 19:00 - 19:30
Who We Are Looking For
We’re not looking for influencers. We’re here for the unheard voices — the bedroom MCs, the street corner battlers, the underground poets spitting lines with heat and heart.
You might be performing for your crew, not crowds. You might be dropping verses on stairwells, not stages. You might be sharpening your craft in silence, just waiting for the right moment.
If that’s you, we want to hear you.And this might just be the beginning.
Top performers may be invited to represent Taiwan at future Streetz circuits across Asia!
Eligibility & Prize
- Eligibility: Open to all aspiring rap talents in Taiwan aged 16 and above
- Deadline to apply: 20th August 2025
- Registration: Registration at www.streetzworld.com
- Submission: Upload a 1-minute audio clip showing your skills, voice, and flow.
Submissions will be pre-screened to ensure readiness for the live rounds.
At Streetz, the top three lyricists will claim more than just victory. We’re talking cold, hard cash… plus the kind of recognition that turns whispers into roars.
1st Place:
NT$40,000
2nd Place:
NT$20,000
3rd Place:
NT$10,000
And for those who bring next-level fire? You could be invited to rep Taiwan at future Streetz circuits across Asia — new crowds, bigger stages, real momentum.
Judging Criteria
To honor the creative freedom of rap, the competition uses a holistic scoring approach. Judges will evaluate the full performance based on key artistic and technical elements — not a rigid point system.
Each contestant will receive a single overall score based on personal judgment, emphasizing technical skill, lyrical depth, expressive power, and real-time presence.
This format ensures competitive integrity while protecting the artistic soul of the battle.
Flow Technique
Rhythm control, pacing, and delivery variations
Lyrics
Originality, creative expression, and message
Stage Presence
Confidence, command, and crowd connection
Vocal Technique & Musicality
Tone, clarity, breath control, and how it all lands on beat or a cappella
Competition Rules
Check-In:
All contestants must check in 30 minutes before the competition. Late arrivals may be disqualified and will not receive make-up performance time.
Attendance:
Contestants must remain present throughout the entire competition. Unexcused absences will result in immediate disqualification.
Time Limit:
Each round is capped at 3 minutes. Exceeding the time limit may lead to point deductions or performance cut-off.
Performance Format:
Freestyle, written, or blended performances are allowed. All lyrics must be original and performed in Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese Hokkien, English, or Hakka.
Music Policy:
Pre-recorded tracks are prohibited. All performances must be either a cappella or accompanied by a live DJ beat.
Respect & Conduct:
Discriminatory remarks based on race, gender, religion, or disability are strictly prohibited.
Personal Boundaries:
Creative diss is welcome, but personal attacks, harassment, or defamation will lead to disqualification.
Physical Safety:
No physical contact, pushing, or any form of violence is allowed. Dangerous items such as weapons or fireworks are strictly banned.
Dress Code:
Contestants are encouraged to express individual street style, but nudity or offensive attire is not permitted.
Judging Decisions:
Judges' scores are final and cannot be appealed. In the event of a close match, the organizer may call for a tiebreaker round.
Organizer Authority:
The organizer reserves the right to amend rules and holds final interpretation authority.
Medical Liability:
All participants enter at their own risk. The organizer is not liable for any injury, loss, or damage incurred during the event.
Media Coverage & Rights:
Rights: All performances and on-site activities, including participants, will be filmed, photographed, and recorded by the organizer. By participating, contestants grant Streetz the right to use all content in promotional materials, merchandise, broadcasts, and digital formats, including NFTs. All footage and materials are the exclusive property of the organizer.
Ready to Be Heard?
This is your shot. Your verse. Your moment. No fame. No filters. Just bars, bravery, and the mic. From local to legendary — it starts here. Streetz.