This year, SMTM has gotten a makeover of sorts. The new rolling points system (counted in dolla bills) has changed the competition by eliminating initial auditions and shifting the focus from crushing opponents to racking up an overall score. In Episode 3, the collaborative possibilities showcased how individual rappers can shine with the right material and direction, but also made for tense and entertaining reality tv without crazy drama. In a way, the change caters to the Korean ethos of teamwork and mirrors how the studio system shapes talent on their strengths. Notable acts include D.ark burning fire like early g-dragon, ODEE's smooth operator opener for team Nafla, fierce Black9, smooth Chow Yun Fat (I mean Cha Boom) and so much more.
