If you are a fan of the Spanish rap, you've probably already heard about the latest controversy that has everyone talking: Arkano and Midas Alonso are in full swing beef, and things have gotten serious. Valencian rapper Arkano has just released a video clip which has not gone unnoticed, where it responds directly to its rival, Midas Alonso. Here I tell you all the details of this duel that has turned the scene upside down Hip Hop.
The origin of the beefWho lit the fuse?
It all started with one of those classic fights in social networks, where an off-key comment turns into a war of bars. It turns out that Midas Alonso, in an Arkano publication, said that "Arkano was a Toyaco and that it was not rap«. Boom! Those words lit the spark. Arkano, instead of launching into insults, responded quite calmly and said something like: «I've been living off the land for over ten years. rap"I respect your work, but you're not the one to say what's rap and what's not." A gentleman, right? But in rap, things don't end there...
Arkano's coup: "Where is Alvarito"
Arkano decided there was no better way to respond than with what he does best: rap. So he launched a video clip titled "Where is Alvarito", where he not only throws a few bars Midas-sharp, but also a hint of frustrationWhy frustration? Because in his lyrics, Arkano accuses Midas of staying stuck in the past, as if it had not evolved with the times.
What makes this song is so powerful is not only the music criticism, but the personal references. Arkano doesn't just talk about rap; he goes further and touches on the sore spot, touching on topics that are likely to hurt. And, if that weren't enough, video clip has one impeccable production, with a visual style that perfectly accompanies the challenging tone of the lyrics.
The best bars of the beef
If you like to analyze the rhymes As a good fan of rap, here Arkano has given us plenty of material. In "Where is Alvarito", some of the bars The most notable are those in which Arkano compares to Midas with someone who refuses to evolve, accusing him of being "stuck in the past"But it doesn't stop there, Arkano also uses his characteristic style freestyle to land several subtle hits that, if you pay attention, are full of personal references.
One of the bars What has caused the most talk is when Arkano says: "Ten years as a Toyaco, but never in your shoes", a play on words where he makes it clear that, despite the criticism, he remains firm and earning the respect of the scene.
What can we expect from here on out?
This beef has been one of the most talked about in recent months, and many are wondering if Midas Alonso will respond with another topic or if he will let it go. What is clear is that this type of clashes are an essential part of the Hip Hop. It's not just a question of egos, but of respect, and each bar launched in a beef carries with it the history and pride of the MCs who take their chances on the microphone.
Are we facing a simple pique or a rivalry that will mark a before and after in the Spanish rapWe'll have to keep an eye on what happens. For now, Arkano has made it clear that he's not afraid to respond, and that, if Midas Alonso wants to keep throwing, he is ready to return every blow with bars sharp.
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