Rapt is so cool. My buddy @kellymcgrath used to rap on here on the reg (still does?).
I've known the founder Erik for a while now and he recently moved to SF. I'll bring him into this thread.
Erik Torenberg, AKA T-Berg, MC/CEO here. Gigantic gave a great overview -- Who wants to rap? Find T-Berg or Gigantic and let's show you the product in action :)
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Whats up all?! So honored to have @raptfm featured here. I am Senior Front End Developer / Community / Social / #1 Rapper on rapt.fm aka GIGANTIC :) Thanks again @rrhoover - Ill be here to help answer any questions until Erik (Founder) jumps in.
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I would like to add that besides rap battles we offer personal rooms aka #iRAP rooms for practice or performance - you pick your own beats & rap to randomly generated words. Here is an example of @ycthecynic putting on a live show on #iRAP:
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I'm so happy this post came back around to get more exposure on PH. Lots of great things about Rapt!
Also, for investors, or anyone who wants to see our deck, check this: https://app.fileboard.com/p/gbsa.... Blurb on rapt.fm:
About Rapt.fm
Rapt.fm is the first platform for live, online rap competions/collaborations between two people, anywhere in the world. We have 50k registered users, 10% of whom are spending an average of more than 15min per visit.
Rapt.fm has been designed with engagement in mind, and is improving how:
1) Artists generate exposure and can sell directly to fans, like twitch.tv
2) Fans discover, vote for, and engage with emerging artists
3) Industry professionals evaluate prospective artists and develop current talent
We're backed by a great group of investors, including Dave McClure's 500 Startups and Dan Gilbert (owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers).
1) Record feature that automatically exports videos to YouTube, Facebook and archives (if the rapper wants)
2) Subscribe to Live Artist channels (like twitch.tv to see them perform, in the studio, do Q+A, give lessons, etc)
3) Tournaments with prizes/partnerships (we've done stuff where winners have gotten deals with Tommy Boy or have opened for Girl Talk / Royce / Bone-Thugs) -- even bigger ones coming.
4) Learning platform to help people learn how to rap! Ryan might want your insight here.
Also -- getting a personal twitter with a photo :)
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