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How Can 2025 Exceed the 2024 Isabuhay Tournament?
2024 Isabuhay was an all-timer tournament. Let’s talk about how 2025 can surpass it.
Jake Tan
January 22, 2025
From the first round to the finals, there’s no denying that last year’s Isabuhay was historic. Many consider it as one of, if not the best and most competitive FlipTop tournament ever. It’s 2025 and expectations are very high for the next chapter. Now, the league has an important task: to surpass the impact of the 2024 contest. How can they do that? Can they? Yes! Let’s begin with the emcees.
What made the 2024 tournament a success was its unpredictable roster. Each rapper not only has a distinct style but also has a huge chance of winning it all. For 2025, FlipTop needs to do this again. A combination of established names and promising up-and-comers can definitely provide us, viewers, with plenty of unforgettable and unpredictable moments. So what’s your ideal lineup and brackets? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.
For the artists who will compete this year, obviously, you all need to step up. Remember that you’re part of this game because the league considers you as the best of the best. Being a champion means more than just winning battles and getting the most views. You should also change the game with your rhymes and performance. Do your best to stand out and introduce something new to the audience and fellow emcees. Now, imagine if every emcee in the lineup does this, the 2025 tournament will certainly be one for the books!
Matchmaking also plays a huge role in the tournament. The bracketing of 2024 paved the way for instant classic matchups that lasted the whole season. 2025 should have a perfect mix of battles that “make sense” and unexpected ones that can still make the viewer go “Okay, this has potential. I am actually looking forward to this.” Doing this allows the tourney to have an element of surprise.
Lastly, to the fans, the best way to appreciate the 2025 Isabuhay Tournament is to expect the unexpected. It’s okay to have your favorites but never sleep on the other emcees, especially those who are lesser known. We’ve seen plenty of upsets before, and it can definitely happen here. Battle rap is very diverse when it comes to styles so if you keep an open mind to each one, you will enjoy the matches and performances more.
We have no information yet regarding the official lineup of this year’s contest. Just like you, we’re very excited. While waiting for an announcement, you can rewatch the classics of the 2024 Isabuhay and check out the new uploads as well. There are still plenty of videos for you to look forward to. We’re also unaware if there will be a Dos Por Dos this year but we hope there will be! The 2024 edition was action-packed and full of surprises. How about you? What were your favorite moments from the previous two tournaments? Let your voice be heard in the comments. Goodbye for now and we hope to see you all at the next event. Mag-ingay!
