Recap: While Casey Jay has established herself as one of the most versatile and fiercest puncher’s in the female battle rapper game, her knock for over-writing still shows up from time to time. Another example being here, versus fellow (by way of Dallas) Texan Robin Rhymes, in which Casey uses her mom (who was in the crowd) to cap a fire punchline of an already lengthy and fire 3rd round, gets a huge reaction from the crowd and instead of ending things there, goes on for another minute or so with bars on rehashed themes she’s already spouted. And while filler is a problem many battle rappers face, timing/being able to know when to punctuate your round and egotism when it comes to your pen (something I feel Chilla Jones dealt with early in his career) can all play a part when it comes to overkill. That said, after a rambunctious and punch-heavy on both sides (better consistency and more haymakers gave Casey the edge) 1st round, this one was pretty much all Ms. Jay as the San Antonio spitter (with an assist from Robin shortening a flow-challenged round 2) served up some fly rebuttals to go along with a gang of righteous punchlines, some exquisite wordplay, steely personals and flexing heat to beat back a still solid-punching at times, but not as steady Rhymes and earn the 30.
Verdict: Casey Jay (W) 3-0
Favorite line: Casey Jay – “My punches are like advice…easy to give, but hard to take!”
