Since i do appreciate (rap) songs even if i don’t understand them, I need some recommendations from YOU for non-english rap songs or artists.
(I can’t really distinguish genres, so I’m trusting your judgment whether your recommendation fits)
(I’m also not a fan of german rap but you can recommended that regardless)
Not much of a domestic rap listener.
For japanese:
Some tracks by Mori Calliope are primarily Rap
Anything from TokyoHealthClubRomanian (with a tiny bit of Spanish)
Spanish from Spain (with some Arabic too)
Finnish rap slaps. Here’s a classic: youtu.be/DsfSLemDYQg
It’s not a genre I listen to often, especially not the new music, but these would be my top choices for Balkan rap:
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Beogradski Sindikat
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Edo Maajka
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Gru
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Tram 11
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Dubioza Kolektiv
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Bloodywood are metal, but they also rap in Hindi
One of the things I love to hear most in music is artists adding traditional or folk elements from their countries. Even though I find Bloodywood’s English lyrics corny, they’re doing something original, and the harsh vocals in Hindi are great.
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I’ve been listening to Ukrainian hiphop for awhile and it’s way better than I expected.
Hero’s Come Back!! - nobodyknows+
It’s the first opening song for the anime Naruto Shippuden and it’s a banger.
Not a rap fan but I do know a luxembourgish rapper!
Japanese: YMO - Rap Phenomena (1981)
https://song.link/s/4w0iL0QvAdgZcuuR8oBzEoCreepy Nuts’ album LEGION from last year is quite good if you want some Japanese rap. They’ve gotten pretty big over the last few years due to being featured on Anime intros for shows like DanDaDan and Mashle.
Svinkels can be fun, here’s le morceau que tu connais déjà
Palestinian Rappers
Daboor & Shabjdeed - Inn Ann (Prod. Al Nather) ضبــور وشب جديد - إن أن
Egypt: CairoKee
Though they don’t classify exactly as rap, a bunch of their songs have strong rap elements. This one is with a sample of the legendary Umm Kulthum :)2H Company (in russian)
French (not mainstream at all cuz I don’t really follow French music): Zaho and Tunisiano
If you want something a little weird go for GEZAN and the million wish collective. My fav is death penalty dog.
