EXPECTATIONS OF EMCEE'S
1. Be fully prepared. Must have your verse memorized completely. In order to successfully shoot each episode we need perfection from each performer.
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2. Must share original post/full episode for the first week of release. After first week each emcee will be given their individual clips.
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3. No phones, must be memorized.
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4. No free-styling. These episodes are for written verse. Preparation is paramount to the success of each episode, rehearsed polished material is key.
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5. Length of bars must be 16-24. Anything over 24 cuts into other emcees and their time.
HOW TO SUBMIT?
1. Submit your most lyrical song or live footage of you rapping over an instrumental.
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EPISODES

Episode #1
Our First Episode takes place in a rehabbed building that is now a Modeling School. This episode is a closed cypher session and features some of Chicago's most lyrical talent; RapCrush, Wilhelm Duke, Radcliff Music, RhymSter, Azmattic and Wrds. Directed, Shot, and Edited by Candice Alise. Produced by Wilhelm Duke. Beat/instrumental made by RhymSter of Ever Evolved.
Episode #3
Our Third Episode took place at Blnk Haus Art Gallery located in Logan Square. This episode is a closed cypher session and features some of Chicago's most lyrical talent; Diazzy, K3NSWAY, Delo, Orlando Coolridge, Pottie Pocket. Directed, Shot, and Edited by Candice Alise & Wilhelm Duke. Produced by Wilhelm Duke. Beat/instrumental made by RhymSteR of Ever Evolved.
Episode #2
Our Second Episode takes place in our apartment which features a at home recording studio. This episode is a closed cypher session and features some of Chicago's most lyrical talent; Asha The Omega, Essse, Dat Bizness, The Gem Of Shaolin, Lana Danielle, M. Whise The ShoGun. Directed, Shot, and Edited by Candice Alise & Wilhelm Duke. Produced by Wilhelm Duke. Beat/instrumental made by Deloney.
Episode #4
Our Fourth Episode we are back at Blnk Haus Art Gallery located in Logan Square. This episode cyphers after dark is collaborating with Art After Dark Chicago in a Halloween Pop Up Event as well as a closed cypher session. Featuring some of Chicago's most lyrical talent; Will Is Chillin', Ana Delarosa, Wrds, ChanSe NFO, and 773 Group, and GODSUN. Directed, Shot, and Edited by Wilhelm Duke. Curated By Candice Alise & Wilhelm Duke. Beat/instrumental made by Theisy.
Episode #5
Our Fifth episode we are boarding the plane and taking a flight to sunny California. We will be selectively choosing rappers to feature in this special episode. Bringing both Midwest emcees and East Coast emcees together to rap over a instrumental. Collaborating with Art After Dark LA. Stay tuned. [*Airing Jan. 2020]