Rapping Singers: 10 R&B Freestyles You Need To Hear
From Chris Brown to Brandy to Keyshia Cole, R&B artists love shedding their sensitive threads to dabble in rap, with some even spitting bars worthy of rewinding. Press play on these 10 fresh freestyles from singers-turnt-rappers.
Chris Brown - Freestyle Over Kanye West's "Theraflu"
This track not only boosted Breezy's level of respect when it comes to 16s, but was also considered an ultimate diss song towards Rihanna. Many didn't expect him to come so hard.
Trey Songz - Freestyle Over Chief Keef's "I Don't Like"
Here, the R&B playboy rhymes about dressing fresh, stacking chips and, of course, the ladies. Not everyone can drop solid lyrics over a hit like this, but Trigga holds it down.
Brandy Various Freestyles
A wannabe rapper at one point, Brandy may be new to the freestyle game, but her lyrics aren't too shabby.
Keyshia Cole - Freestyle Over Mobb Deep's "Shook Ones"
Keyshia's vocals normally send shivers down spines, so it's quite possible she could kill any beat you ask her to sing over. The R&B princess showed off her skills long before she became famous.
The-Dream - Freestyle Over Notorious B.I.G. "One More Chance
Besides being one of the hottest (and most unpredictable) songwriters in the game, Dream's also a master of baby-making music, and this "One More Chance" freestyle probably helped him gain more female fans.
Chris Brown - Freestyle Over Kanye West & Jay-Z's "Niggas In Paris"
Breezy outdid himself and a number of actual MCs on this freestyle, rapping over the Hit-Boy-produced "Niggas in Paris." Putting haters to shame, Chris freestyles about his piles of money, groupies and others unable to reach his level.
Jeremih - Freestyle Over Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now"
Yes, Jeremih raps and pretty well, at that. This freestyle over "Look at Me Now" is an entertaining combo of crooning and spitting.
Trey Songz - Freestyle Over A$AP Rocky's "Fuckin' Problem"
The latest addition to Trey's freestyle armory, this one's more explicit compared to his other bars, but still shows off his lyrical content. Rated PG.
Chris Brown - Freestyle Over G.O.O.D. Music's "Mercy"
As many times as Chris freestyles about his status, it still sounds better than a lot of the rappers that actually rap for a living. His "Mercy" version proves he should've been on the original.
