K-rap

K-rap is a dynamic and expressive genre that blends hip-hop beats, Korean lyrical flow, and eclectic instrumentation. Emerging in the late 1990s, k-rap evolved from underground scenes in Seoul to become a mainstream force by the 2010s. Characterized by its energetic rhythms, often incorporating traditional Korean elements, k-rap frequently features syncopated delivery, witty wordplay, and introspective lyrics. The genre's cultural significance lies in its authentic representation of Korean youth culture, tackling themes of identity, social issues, and personal struggle. Influenced by global hip-hop, k-rap has also borrowed from other genres like rock, jazz, and electronic music. Notably, k-rap artists often seamlessly blend Korean and English lyrics, creating a unique sonic identity that sets the genre apart from its international counterparts. With its innovative production, relatable storytelling, and genre-bending fusions, k-rap has become a vital part of Korea's thriving music landscape.

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365LIT
ASH ISLAND
Agust D
B-Free
BE'O
BLASÉ
BLOO
BUMKEY
Basick
Beenzino
BlackNut
Bryn
C JAMM
CHANGMO
CHOILB
CODE KUNST
Chaboom
Chillin Homie
Click-B
DPR IAN
Dok2
Drunken Tiger
Dynamicduo
Epik High
G-DRAGON
GIRIBOY
GSoul
Gaeko
Geegooin
Geeks
GroovyRoom
HAON
HD BL4CK
Hash Swan
JINBO the SuperFreak
JINUSEAN
JJANGYOU
JUNG DAE HYUN
JUSTHIS
Jay Park
Jimmy Paige
Johan Kim
Junoflo
Just Music
Kid Milli
Leellamarz
Lil Moshpit
Loco
Loopy
Los
MC MONG
MC Sniper
MIRANI
Mac Kidd
Mad Clown
Nochang
Nucksal
OLNL
Odee
Okasian
Olltii
P-Type
PENOMECO
PSY
Paloalto
Primary
QM
RM
SILKYBOIS
Samuel Seo
San E
Sik-K
Skinny Brown
Swings
T.O.P
TAKEWON
TRADE L
Tablo
Ted Park
The Quiett
Uneducated Kid
Untouchable
Verbal Jint
WOOGIE
Woodie Gochild
Wutan
YANGHONGWON
YUNHWAY
ZENE THE ZILLA
Zion.T
dress
h3hyeon
j-hope
kitsyojii
lIlBOI
lobonabeat!
pH-1
punchnello
unofficialboyy
viceversa
RM
Loco
Agust D
j-hope
DPR IAN
Jay Park
Gaeko
PSY
pH-1
G-DRAGON
CHANGMO
Dynamicduo
Zion.T
Epik High
BE'O
ASH ISLAND
Sik-K
GroovyRoom
Leellamarz
Kid Milli
lIlBOI
GIRIBOY
PENOMECO
HAON
Beenzino
Tablo
Mad Clown
Dok2
CODE KUNST
MIRANI
Skinny Brown
Verbal Jint
GSoul
punchnello
BLOO
Loopy
YANGHONGWON
The Quiett
TRADE L
Woodie Gochild
Primary
BLASÉ
JUSTHIS
Paloalto
BUMKEY
Uneducated Kid
C JAMM
MC MONG
Hash Swan
WOOGIE
Lil Moshpit
Okasian
Junoflo
Swings
YUNHWAY
lobonabeat!
Chillin Homie
Los
San E
Nucksal
ZENE THE ZILLA
Ted Park
dress
Basick
CHOILB
BlackNut
Drunken Tiger
JINBO the SuperFreak
T.O.P
B-Free
unofficialboyy
Samuel Seo
Geeks
Supreme Team
Geegooin
Johan Kim
Wutan
h3hyeon
OLNL
365LIT
MC Sniper
Jimmy Paige
TAKEWON
Odee
QM
SILKYBOIS
DJ DOC
Nochang
Chaboom
JINUSEAN
JJANGYOU
Bryn
viceversa
Olltii
HD BL4CK
Untouchable
kitsyojii
Click-B
P-Type
JUNG DAE HYUN