Rapthor Interview (2023): The Halcyon Show
8My interview with Battle Rap sensation, musician, promoter and activist, Rapthor.
"The first introduction I ever spoke off the top, because words do not do justice to the unrelenting, undeniable and unmatched energy, kindness and wit that our guest today possesses. He is a prolific battler rapper, a long standing legend of the Irish and now UK Battle Rap scene. A veteran freestyle rapper, a writer, musician and now activist, we discuss his battle rap career to date, how we came to be introduced, what he has in the pipeline, as well as discussing the harrowing revelations concerning Sean Ross Abbey and the work he and his partner are doing to bring closer and justice to those involved.
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome an absolute gentleman, an absolute master of the craft of battle rap, with charisma to burn and an unrivaled stage presence. Please welcome, Rapthor".
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00:00 Intro
02:37 How does he feel about his current standing in the BR community?
04:41 How is he capitalizing on the momentum of Battle Rap?
07:17 How has he cultivated the stage presence he has?
09:18 Was he ever nervous becoming a live performer?
12:20 When was the first time he realized he loved a live atmosphere?
15:05 The similarity between his on stage persona and his own persona
18:38 In an age of social media how does he approach his growth as a performer?
20:24 We share a moment admiring his beard, Christmas presents, and culture
33:13 Looking back at his time during the pandemic
38:47 We discuss imposter syndrome and the god complex
47:55 The semantics behind the science of Battle Rap
53:03 Eurgh, Briggzy, Premier Battle and Don't Flop
58:24 Complimenting Cruger, Soul, Shuffle T
01:00:00 What is Battle Rap's Biggest What If?!
01:04:21 What would it take to book Premier Battles vs Don't Flop?
01:09:53 Judging in BR
01:12:37 Sean Ross Abbey Controversy, Investigation, and ways you can help
01:48:41 We share a few compliments of each other
01:52:00 Soul cannot take a compliment, and neither can we
01:55:02 Social media, announcements and Outro
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