Red Bull EmSee

Red Bull EmSee is an invitation-only battle series designed to find the best freestyle rappers in the country and give them a national platform to show their skills and earn acclaim.

This year’s nine-city tour comes to its final stop here in Miami on November 16th at 90 Degrees with Bun B playing master of ceremonies. Rap legends M1 of Dead Prez along with Royce Da 5’9” of Eminem’s Shady Records label and Miami’s own Wrekonize, winner of the MTV Battle: The Takeover in Times Square II and member of Hip Hop Band MAYDAY will be dishing out scores in the judges booth while DJ Entice spins labels on the turntables throughout the night.

The winner of the Miami qualifier will advance to the finals in Atlanta later this year where they’ll vie for the national championship and an opportunity to record with a headlining producer of his choice. 

Red Bull EmSee’s innovative battle format challenges MCs by adding a twist to the conventional head-to-head clash.  During the competition, MCs are posed with a variety of challenges designed to showcase their technique, creativity and dexterity.

Competing MCs include Dirty Dem, LMS, Surgeon, Johnny Storm, 4-Ize, Headcrack, Isaac and one Wild Card Slot.

Red Bull EmSee, Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m.  90 Degrees, 90 NE 11 St., Miami; More information at www.redbull.com/emsee.

This story was originally published November 14, 2011 at 10:11 PM.