Even though we don’t know when live music events can happen again, hip-hop and R&B stars have found a way to push creative boundaries during this global pandemic.
And millions have tuned into battles on Verzuz. Two music-makers compete on Instagram Live and play 90 seconds of a song they wrote, performed on or produced. After 20 rounds, the comment section determines who the winner is.
Verzuz has amassed over 400,000 followers and the battles have been setting viewership records for the entire app.
Producers Swizz Beatz and Timberland started the series back in early April.
The two kicked it off by going head-to-head. And since then, people from Scott Storch, who produced Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River” to Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA have participated.
Last weekend’s edition featured Jill Scott and Erykah Badu.
We listen to some great music and talk about how Instagram is the hot venue for everyone.
Find a setlist for Babyface vs. Teddy Riley’s Verzuz battle here.
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