Our picks for the best battles and standout performances to drop in the first six months of 2016.

After much discussion among the BattleRap.com team and with the battle rap community as a whole, we've put together our picks for the best battles and performances that have dropped so far this year.

Check out our picks, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

For more of the best of 2016, check out our Battles Of The Month lists.