OptimisticOctopus's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[CLAB - Jar vs Breaker]

Yo, this was...adorable? Am I--am I even fucking allowed to SAY that about a rap battle?

[Street Art- AxTekk]

Man, we really need to start up a movement of 5 bombers if only just to balance out that bullshit half a star. Guess someone has a grudge, huh? Stupid people aside, this beat is awesome. I like how you incorporate different styles each time.

[FoxyBrownBoots]

I hear a little BSS is in this track. Regardless, this is sexy.

[SunsetSupras]

This is so good I forgot to plug my dying laptop back into the wall 3 times before I finally did. A great mix of jazziness and psychedelia. Just jammin'.

[ByeByeBrobie (outro)]

I really like this. I don't know much about the technical aspects of production so I can't really give you any in-depth criticism, but I've always loved piano loops. And the beat itself has some nice variation.

[Heebie Jeebies feat. SJD]

Haha, SJD, how's it feel to be doing your SECOND verse for this beat? :P But I certainly cannot deny the awesomeness of said beat, or how you two manhandle it. As CogSpin said, the back in forth stuff is awesome, rappers should really do that more often. Reminds me of Black Star, and anything that reminds me of Black Star is cool in my book. I do find it funny that (probably by mere coincidence) your outro sounds exactly the same as on that other song.

[Rock Singer]

This is an interesting song. Has a very experimental vibe with the mix of all the different genres. The death-metal esque growl came out of nowhere, caught me off guard. Don't know how danceable it is, more of a contemplative listen, but then again that's what I prefer anyway.

Poniiboi responds:

PM me with what could be improved. I'm interested in what you have to say.

[Liquor]

You say it's just a pop song, but the last line is haunting. Did you write this at a rough time? In addition to that, love the guitar, production and singing. Clearly showing your multitalented side. It's definitely danceable, but at the same time it's not generic pop crap.

[CLAB - suddle vs Richard]

Well, if suddle was too offensive, Antman played too much defense. As a result, suddle's disses were much more personal, but Antman had clever rebuttals. Both rappers I think were equally good if stylistically different in terms of flow, making this a very even fight. However, like a Street Fighter match, you can't just sit in a corner and block to win, you need to attack. And RJA didn't do enough of that for my tastes. Good game, but suddle to advance.

[HDC: Senator vs. Obsideo]

Damn, guess I'm just not used to this...battle rappers must have seriously thick skin. How do you guys fling lines like that at each other and still stay friends? Starting the battle by bringing up his divorced parents...and later Obsideo bad mouths Theresa... :O

I need to sit down for a second.