M-1

**M-1 (Lithuania)**

M-1, born Mindaugas Jurgaitis, is a rapper and key figure in Lithuania’s hip-hop scene, known for his raw lyricism and gritty storytelling. Emerging in the early 2000s as part of the influential group Kamanių Šilelis, he helped pioneer Lithuanian rap’s underground sound, blending local flavor with global hip-hop influences. His solo work, like the tracks “Arčiau (Per Kalėdas)” and “VasarOK!,” often mixes sharp social