Centuries ago
in Spain a man arrived at a village and was surrounded
by all. They came to hear the troubadors tales of
heroics, power, war and intrigue set to music.
Centuries ago in the middle of the ocean two fighting
cocks squared off in the cockpit of a Spanish galleon.
The enthusiasm of the audience was fueled by the bets
they placed with all the gold going to the winnner. A
simple pastime became a tradition for the entire Latin
American world.
Now these
cultural traditions converge in one night in a modern
musical expression; a Pan-American freestyle emcee duel
rooted in the best Griot, troubador tradition but with
all the pomp and ceremony of a new world cockfight.
Puerto Rico plays host to the first Red Bull Batalla de
los Gallos (Cockfight) in the San Juan Cockfighting
Arena. The duel will be part cockfight and part pomp and
circumstance to crown the new king of hip-hop en Español.
Emcees from all over the Spanish speaking world;
Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia, Puerto Rico,
Spain and the United States will become modern day griots and troubadors facing off in a single
elimination series in front of an international
jury. 16 of the best the Hispanic world has to offer
will be on hand to fight for the crown. Each
encounter will follow the centuries old rules and
traditions of cockfighting.
More than 600 fans will be on hand to witness the action
and to cheer on their favorite and try to sway the
judges decision. Who will be left standing? Who will
have the last word? Who will the be the new king of el
hip hop en español? It will only take one night to find
out.
