Music vs. The World: These Verzuz Battles Will Get You BIG Mad - Thoughts?!
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As exciting as they have been, with more Verzuz battles to come, we got bored and thought we would create a list of match-ups that may be fun to see play out. Founded by super producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, who started the battle wave, have fostered friendly hit-for-hit between music icons.
Their battle has been followed by acts like songwriters, The Dream versus Sean Garrett, recording talents Ryan Teddy versus Benny Blanco, hip hop legends Rza versus DJ Premier, and famously the glitch-filled episodes between Teddy Riley and Babyface.
We thought we would create a list that expanded on the idea of the illustrious Verzuz battles. We would love to hear your angle on some of these battles listed, and who you think should go head to head while we are still in quarantine.
Tyler, The Creator vs Asap Rocky
Let the dreads fly with these two, as they go back and forth on dropping music – or not.
Travis Scott vs Kanye West
The ‘gawd’ Yé has made gospel off the back of Travis Scott’s original sound. And let’s not forget their sneaker collabs.
Chalrie Wilson vs Ronald Isley
These Superwomen can really tug on the emotional chords and still rock with your favorite rappers.
Usher vs Chris Brown
I’m confident everyone could agree that this would be one for the history books.
Red Hot Chilli Peppers vs Green Day
Whether you’re into “eight-figure” dudes or just straight ‘savage’, a battle between these young women seems – pretty – fun.
Sonny Digital vs Metro Boomin
MIAMI, FL – MARCH 14: J Balvin and Bad Bunny perform on stage during the Bad Bunny concert at the American Airlines Arena on March 14, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images)
Born the same year, these two rappers turned actors might as well find something to do during the quarantine.
Mary J. Blige vs Janet Jackson
“To all you artists out there, who don’t wanna be on [IG Live] where the executive producer’s…all up in [your stories], all on [your post] dancin’…then come to Death Row!”
– Suge Knight.
Could you imagine – Bad Boy and Death Row in today’s era?
Fantasia vs Jennifer Hudson
Like David and Goliath – Davido and the African Giant – straight out of mythology. How epic this could be.
Darius Rucker vs Jimmie Allen
Country music is lit! Storytelling at it’s finest. Two different generations but don’t sleep. Heard of Lil Nas X?
Kane Brown vs Sam Hunt
The smokers’ lounge is now open with beats that will make you believe even you can write a rhyme or two.
Foxy Brown vs Lil Kim
As far as women empowerment goes, this might be as good as Jill Scott versus Erykah Badu.
Gucci Mane vs 2 Chainz
Big Guwap and Tity Boi. The most lavish battle to take place all the way down in the ‘A’.
Pharrell Williams vs Rick Rubin
These gender bender brands don’t care how you were born as long as you came dance.
Migos vs Beasty Boys
These Big 3 might not be fair but worth a mention. Hasn’t been much trios this tight in hip hop.
Sean Paul vs Elephant Man
Fat Joe can be the referee. Make sure you bring the gasoline.
Trey songz vs August Alsina
NEW YORK – OCTOBER 27: Talib Kweli and Q-Tip attend Q-Tip’s “The Renaissance” album release party at the Bowery Hotel on October 27, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Wale won’t let them off the hook. (click to listen)
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