Supernatural (aka MC Supernatural) is a rapper known for his skills in freestyling. Hailing from Indiana, "Supernat" moved to NYC. Through the years, he became regarded as a legend in the realm of freestyle emcee battles.[1]
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Biography
He signed with Elektra Records and recorded an album titled "Natural Disasters." Supernatural had a falling out with Elektra and was subsequently dropped, leaving Natural Disasters unreleased until 2000, when it saw limited release (it is currently available via emusic.com). His battles with MC Juice and Craig G are highly regarded.
The first time Supernatural battled him, Craig G. won over the crowd. Using a line that revealed Supernatural's origin and referenced pop culture ("When you go back home to Indiana, get Mike Tyson out the slammer"), Craig G. delivered Supernatural the first major loss of his career as a freestyle battle rapper.
Supernatural later came back to rival Craig G. on April 23, (year?), Supernatural's (st?) birthday, the outcome of which was inconclusive due to the emotional degreadation of Craig G, who closed the battle. Supernatural's story and performances were recorded in the documentary film "Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme" (Palm Pictures), which contains clips of his and Craig G.'s battle. It also shows clips of the legendary battle between Supernatural and MC Juice, one of the best freestylers ever broadcast on the Wake Up Show.
Supernatural defeated Juice in two of the three rounds but, in a controversial side of the story which was absent in "Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme", he asks to change the beat in the third round. He then tells the crowd he is being set up and that he is being given wack beats and then asks them to 'follow him out the valley' for a future performance.
He has released 2 albums. His latest is titled, "S.P.I.T. (Spiritual Poetry Ignites Thought)" (Up Above Records), which features Raekwon (of the Wu Tang Clan), B-Real (of Cypress Hill), and Chali 2na (of Jurassic 5).
On August 5, 2006, Supernatural attempted to set a new world record for the longest freestyle whilst hosting the Rock The Bells festival in San Bernardino, CA. The jaw-dropping rap, freestyled for over nine hours, has officially placed him into the World Book of Guinness Records.[2] This breaks the original record of 8 hours 45 minutes set by D. O. (rapper). of Canada.[citation needed]
It should be noted that DJ Green Arrow recently rapped for a total of 10 hours during an official Guinness attempt on September 12, 2009 at St. Mark's Church in Manhattan, and is currently in the 'evidence submission phase' toward making his world record official according to Guinness.[3]
Appearances
- Supernatural's house was shown on the TV Show MTV Cribs.[verification needed]
- Supernatural was the MC of Midway's basketball game NBA Ballers.
- He is shown in a music video opening in NBA Ballers.
- He has been on the show Pimp My Ride.
- Besides Craig G. & J.U.I.C.E., Supernatural also battled the late Proof of D-12. No victor was established.[verification needed]
- His son is also a talented freestyle rapper. Supernatural showcases him at his shows.
- In 2003, his song 'Internationally Known' was featured as part of the soundtrack for the videogame Tony Hawk's Underground.
- Supernatural was part of Alien Nation alongside Phoenix Orion and Naptron before they parted ways. He appeared on the 2001 album Earth Defenders (Sci-Phi Records)
- Supernatural appeared on Assassin (French hip-hop classic) on the single "Undaground Connexion" in September, 1996 as well as the 2000 Assassin LP "touche d'espoir" with Rockin' Squat on "Undaground Connexion Part. II".
- Referenced in the Big Punisher song "New York Giants" for his ability to free-style "I'm shootin' at you - and that's off the top like Supernatural"
- Supernatural has performed on the Rock The Bells tour every year from 2004-2009
- Referenced in the Substantial song "Dr. Thinkenreim" for his freestyle ability
Discography
Solo
- 2000: Natural Disasters (Recorded 1994)
- 2003: The Lost Freestyle Files (Babygrande Records)
- 2005: S.P.I.T. (Up Above Records)
Guest appearances
| Year | Song | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | "Revelation 33 1/3 Revolutions" | Public Enemy | He Got Game OST |
| 2000 | "Big Dreams" | DJ Honda | 2000 |
| 2003 | "B Boyz" "Bomb Bomb" "I'm Ready (Y'all Ain't Ready For This)" |
will.i.am | Must B 21 |
| 2009 | "Tribute To The Breakdancer" | Grandmaster Flash | The Bridge - Concept of a Culture |
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