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Bastard1
Since: Nov, 2010
03/23/2015 12:52:00
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Clever, but is it intended to be?
I'll be candid and say up front that Epic Rap Battles... is probably more clever than 90% of contemporary commercial "rap." How much that says about anything is up to you to decide.
Anyway, Epic Rap Battles... sort of rips off the concept of Celebrity Deathmatch in a (at least, sometimes) less violent context, pitting historical figures off against each other in "diss" rap battles. Their epicness, however, is decidedly subjective, depending entirely on the battle in question.
Historical in-jokes and trivia constitute the majority of the... Read More

Epic, but with some flaws.
The series as a whole and the general concept are brilliant. The blend of history with clever allusions, great guest stars, and well-written raps make most of the videos a joy to listen to. There are a few missteps here and there, but on a whole, the entire production is a beautiful example of how you can bring history to people and make it entertaining and provide a platform on which people can do their own research...
...for the guys.
For the women rappers, though, it's a litany of Slut Shaming and generally lower effort. Sarah Palin vs.... Read More