What is battle records?

Battle records are a type of musical recording that originated in the hip-hop and rap genres, and involve competitive freestyle rap battles between two or more rappers. These battles are often judged by a panel or audience, and the winner is often awarded a prize or bragging rights.

In battle records, the rappers frequently engage in trash talk and insult each other's skills, appearance, and personal lives. The lyrics of the songs are often improvised and can be humorous, aggressive, or both.

Battle records have been popular in the hip-hop community since the 1980s and have been used as a way for aspiring rappers to gain recognition and establish their skills. They have also been used as a way to settle personal or professional disputes between rappers.

Many famous rappers, including Eminem, Jay-Z, and Nas, have participated in battle records early in their careers, and some have released battle records as part of their discography. Today, battle records remain a popular sub-genre within hip-hop and can be found online or at specialized record stores.