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Why The 2024 Isabuhay Semifinals Is Worth Watching
It’s arguably the most exciting semifinals in Isabuhay history. Let us explain why.
Jake Tan
September 10, 2024
We have now reached the semifinals of the 2024 Isabuhay Tournament. The two battles will take place on September 21, 2024, at the 11th Bwelta Balentong event. We will see SlockOne vs Vitrum and GL vs EJ Power. If up to now you’re still thinking about watching live, let us tell you why you absolutely should! Before we proceed, for those who don’t know, the venue is at Metrotent Convention Center in Pasig City.
Firstly, look at the history of this contest. This part of the tournament has given us some of the best battles ever in the league. Loonie vs Tipsy D, Apekz vs Mhot, Sixth Threat vs Poison13, Batas vs Shernan, and Invictus vs JDee to name a few. Watching those matches now still gives us all goosebumps. With the current lineup, we’ll certainly see more clashes that will be remembered forever.
Speaking of the final four, no one can deny the unpredictability of this year’s semis. What makes the lineup so spectacular is that apart from the obvious lyrical skills, each rapper has a distinct style that stands out. GL is armed with impressive technical prowess and the ability to construct imaginative concepts. EJ Power effortlessly blends his unfiltered comedy with heavy-hitting punchlines. Vitrum further improved his intricate pen game while introducing effective dark humor to his material. SlockOne kept his aggression intact while further mastering the art of wordplays and metaphors.
Each emcee has what it takes to be crowned the champion. Even if you shuffle the matchups, it’s still very hard to predict the outcome. There’s only one way to find out who emerges victorious and that is to see the battles up-close. These four competitors may not be “old gods” or considered as FlipTop “superstars” now, but based on their recent performances, they’re destined to reach top-tier status. With the way they went all out in the first and second rounds, you can expect them to do even better come the 21st of September.
Of course, aside from the semifinal bouts, make sure you also support the rest of the card. There’s the much-awaited clash between two of the most viewed battlers in the world, Sinio and Shernan. How about the collision of Hazky and CripLi, two very creative battlers? M Zhayt vs Zend Luke is sure to be a display of quality lyricism and strong presence. Manda Baliw vs Katana and Don Rafael vs Keelan are showdowns of unique comedic styles and impressive rhyme ability. We’ll also see the return of Dos Por Dos with Caspher and Hespero taking on the team of Kenzer and Mimack. These four are representatives of FlipTop’s bright future.
So what are your predictions for the 2024 Isabuhay semifinals and the rest of the event? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. To those who’ve already purchased their tickets, we’ll see you all at Bwelta Balentong 11. Let’s have a good time and enjoy every second of this guaranteed historic night. For those who’ve decided to come but haven’t bought tickets yet, don’t worry! There are still a few available. You can purchase online by sending a message to FlipTop’s official Facebook page. You can also purchase at the following stores: KRWN, Black Manila, ULAP Clothing, HYPEBEAT, and all branches of HIGH MINDS CLOTHING.
