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.

"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.