Unlike most of our various rankings published on our networks (RJHH top 20 Japanese rappers to watch in 2019 …), here is a list of 10 best-present Japanese rap. This list is based more on criteria such as albums produced, different collaborations, and remembering commercial success—a perfect equation to discover Japanese rap quickly. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic hitting the world, including Japan, we have not considered the presence of artists on stage and the mobilization of the public in concert.
The dynamism of the Japanese hip-hop music culture and the consumption of urban music on streaming platforms are driving the evolution of an ever-changing movement. Single artists or headliners are increasingly forced to be productive to avoid being drowned in the constant flow of new releases. Artists like Rykey, JAGGLA, or Yellow Bucks are currently drawing strength from a continuous presence on video and listening networks. So here is our TOP 10 rappers to learn about Japanese rap.
1. ASHURA MIC
2. RYKEY
3. NAMEDARUMA
4. 13ELL
5. JAGGLA
6. BAD HOP
7. NORIKIYO
8. ¥ellow Bucks
9. GADORO
10. MIYACHI
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