Vankss wins the second edition of Catalunya Freestyle rap competition

The Catalan-language improvised rap contest gathered 16 finalists at Barcelona's Paral·lel 62 venue.

Generic image of a rap stage with microphones and dramatic lighting.
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Generic image of a rap stage with microphones and dramatic lighting.

Rapper Vankss, from Mataró, won the second edition of Catalunya Freestyle this Sunday in Barcelona, defeating Bilal from Manresa in a high-level final battle.

The Paral·lel 62 concert hall hosted 16 finalists from across Catalan-speaking territories, including Andorra and various regions of Catalonia. This competition is the first of its kind to focus exclusively on improvised rap in the Catalan language.
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"There will be blood and there will be guts."

Markus · Master of ceremonies
Yung Rovelló, representing l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, secured the silver medal after a tough battle against last year's champion, Geri. The contestants improvised lyrics about current social and political issues, demonstrating the vitality of the local urban music scene.