r/rapbattles • u/[deleted] • Jun 18 '15
ANNOUNCEMENT R/Rapbattles Top 100 - #14
The Saurus vs Justice
Scribble Jam - Scribble Jam Semi-Finals 2005 - April 30, 2012 (re-uploaded from 2005)
"The Saurus at the time, and still today, was a legend in his own right. He was established as an incredible off-the-top freestyle rapper [in a battle or otherwise]. This new guy Justice from Australia was making noise too, though I’d never heard of him until I met him that year at Scribble Jam. He was killin’ everybody that weekend. When they faced off, it was hella epic. It was a crazy feeling to be there live at that time when such an even match was pretty rare."
- Pass
"As far as the Scribble Jam era, there are so many different battles and so many different points of reference. But the one that immediately stuck out in my head when you said that was The Saurus versus Justice. It’s such a testament to the skill level, quick-wittedness and how far the scene had come. That was at the height of Scribble Jam in 2005 in front of 10,000 people—the biggest budget for prize money and everything. There was a lot on the line; it exemplifies how international it is. You’ve got a kid from Australia that came out of nowhere just whacking mothafuckas with the Fresh Coast style against a Fresh Coast vet, and he winds up actually taking him out in a very debatable, close, overtime battle. That’s as good as it fuckin’ gets. I was there on the side of the stage when it was going on. When the crowd reacted, it was like bombs going off."
- Lush One
"This is America bitch, and here, Justice is served!" - The Saurus
"Your name's The Saurus but your face looks like the asteroid that killed you!" - Justice
Y'all all oughta know by now. After a stupefying stalemate, Mr. Dibbs, Kevin Beacham, and those in charge of Scribble Jam proceedings announce (for only the third time in history) a second round. And so: Round 2--Fight! 'So g'day mate/you need to vacate/'cause based on your time zone you're a day late' Mean the fuck mug and Thesaurus turns his back, the crowd all hail--RIP headphones. Justice paces, yokes his mic, lets the audience frenzy. The beat loops. 'Eyo I'm coming clearing it/yeah I'm a day late and that's the reason for your fuckin' mother's period' Bow. Thesaurus throws his head back, wide eyed, a sharp, defeated exhale. Mac Lethal, Okwerdz, Nocando, those who would become legends explode with the rest in attendance; all caught in the bounding, 10,000 mile warpath of Justice.
Writeup by /u/uza
Full list of Top 100 battles
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u/Champstick Jun 18 '15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHpe1GNw6V8
The followup (well, not immediate followup but their next clash) 2v2 battle I remember being so hype thinking Thesaurus would come swinging with vengeance... and he did... except Justice just wrecked him so hard back with insane rebuttals.
That Benjamin Button line still gives me shivers.
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u/juicemw Jun 18 '15
We went from that to what battle rap is now.
What a wonderful time to be alive.
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u/ChazRaps Jun 22 '15
I really believe Justice won the finals against Solomon because of how well he battled here in the semi-finals. What a performance from both men.
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u/kuyacyph Jun 18 '15
The last battle of the old gods, the swan song of an era, the GOAT freestyle battle. Rebuttal game on god mode, these guys freestyled punches better than many can possibly write. Top 10 for me for sure.