The MC Challenge is judged on 5 skills in 5 rounds, with a score of 1-5 for each skill. A maximum score for a perfect MC Challenge would be 125 points per judge. NOTE: This scoring has been updated from the 1-10 scoring system used in the past. Read more about why
1st Round – Written Verse
60 seconds over music of challengers choice
2nd Round – A Capela Verse
60 seconds over no music
3rd Round – Freestyle Bag
Competitor uses 5 random objects in freestyle verse
4th Round – Beat Juggling
Competitor must rock with the DJ over 3 random beats
5th Round – Cypha Skills
2 competitors go back and forth for 4 bars each, 3 times.
Each round judges award from 1-10 points in each of the following skills:
Lyrics
Creativity
Stage Presence
Delivery/Flow
Crowd Response
5 skills x 5 rounds x 5 points = 125 perfect score
October 2, 2012 at 3:07 am
How do I sign up for the MC Challenge?
October 2, 2012 at 10:18 am
To get into the MC Challenge either come perform on a Sunday and tell the hosts you are gunning for the Challenge, or come on the night of the Challenge and enter the RHYME OFF, where the crowd selects people to be in the challenge that night
November 14, 2012 at 11:33 am
I would love to enter my artist into this competition!!. how old do you have to be to enter?.they are 19. If not can you recomend one that they are eligible for?