J-rap

J-rap, a subgenre of Japanese hip-hop, is characterized by its eclectic fusion of traditional and modern elements. Born in the 1980s, j-rap evolved from the country's underground hip-hop scene, influenced by American rap and local styles like enka and J-pop. By the 2010s, j-rap had gained mainstream popularity, with a new wave of artists blending rapid-fire flows, jazz-infused instrumentals, and introspective lyrics. J-rap's cultural significance lies in its reflection of Japan's urban youth culture and its intersection of traditional and modern identities. While sharing similarities with Western hip-hop, j-rap is distinct in its incorporation of Japanese instrumentation, such as shamisen and taiko drums, and its lyrical focus on social issues and personal struggles. The genre's versatility and experimentation have led to a unique sound, blending genres like jazz, rock, and electronic music, and setting it apart from other international rap styles.

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3House
5lack
7
775
ACE COOL
AK-69
AKLO
ANARCHY
AYA A.K.A PANDA
Awich
BAD HOP
BES
BIM
Bonbero
C.O.S.A.
CHANMINA
CHICO CARLITO
CYBER RUI
Candee
Cz Tiger
D.O
DABO
DJ CHARI
DJ RYOW
Daichi Yamamoto
Dos Monos
EVISBEATS
Elle Teresa
Eric.B.Jr
GADORO
Gottz
Gradis Nice
IO
ISSUGI
JJJ
JNKMN
JP THE WAVY
JUMADIBA
Japanese Magenese
Jin Dogg
Jinmenusagi
KEIJU
KID FRESINO
KM
KOWICHI
Kaito Rapper
Kamui
Kohjiya
Kojoe
Kvi Baba
LEX
LIL SOFT TENNIS
Leon Fanourakis
Lunv Loyal
MC TYSON
MFS
MIYACHI
Mall Boyz
MonyHorse
MuKuRo
NEI
NENE
NF Zessho
Nitro Microphone Underground
OMSB
OZworld
Olive Oil
PETZ
PUNPEE
Playsson
RHYMESTER
Ralph
SALU
SCHA DARA PARR
SEEDA
SIMON JAP
STUTS
Senninsho
Shurkn Pap
Skaai
Sweet William
TOKONA-X
Tade Dust
Taeyoung Boy
VaVa
Watson
YZERR
Yo-Sea
Young Coco
Young zetton
Yvng Patra
eyden
illmore
in-d
kZm
maco marets
¥ellow Bucks
ケンチンミン
九GANG
梅田サイファー
CHANMINA
Awich
BAD HOP
KEIJU
LEX
¥ellow Bucks
Kvi Baba
YZERR
JP THE WAVY
Tiji Jojo
AKLO
Jin Dogg
CHICO CARLITO
Yo-Sea
Watson
Kohjiya
AK-69
Bonbero
Ralph
PUNPEE
OZworld
MC TYSON
kZm
BIM
JUMADIBA
Candee
Elle Teresa
GADORO
Eric.B.Jr
梅田サイファー
STUTS
Kaito Rapper
IO
MFS
KM
Tade Dust
Young Coco
KID FRESINO
MonyHorse
PETZ
NENE
JJJ
Daichi Yamamoto
eyden
ANARCHY
Sweet William
KANDYTOWN
DJ RYOW
SALU
BASI
EVISBEATS
SEEDA
Gottz
Jinmenusagi
MIYACHI
JNKMN
3House
Skaai
Playsson
VaVa
AYA A.K.A PANDA
C.O.S.A.
Japanese Magenese
SCHA DARA PARR
DJ CHARI
Yvng Patra
Young zetton
Shurkn Pap
775
7
Mall Boyz
KOWICHI
RHYMESTER
5lack
Leon Fanourakis
ACE COOL
Kojoe
LIL SOFT TENNIS
maco marets
Lunv Loyal
D.O
KAN a.k.a. GAMI
RYKEY
BES
TOKONA-X
Senninsho
Taeyoung Boy
MuKuRo
OZROSAURUS
ISSUGI
OMSB
NF Zessho
DABO
CYBER RUI
Olive Oil
illmore
Kamui
Nitro Microphone Underground
in-d
九GANG