Rappers in India who write and produce songs in English are a different breed. They form part of an niche group of performers who have a command over the English language. We all know some of the biggest names like Tsumyoki and Hanumankind are amazing but here are 5 underrated English spitting rappers from Indian Hip Hop you need to listen to right now!
Alpha’s world
Alpha’s World is experimental and versatile. He represents Delhi in a style we haven’t seen before. A thick American accent, smooth cadence and a flow that lets him experiment with different beats puts him in the limelight. He is just what Delhi Hip Hop needs and he seamlessly fills that void by being one of the best English Rappers in the city. He has a feature by Frappe Ash in Legacy and has definitely performed on the same level in the song.
F8L
If concept albums and storytelling was an art, F8L would be Picasso. English rap in India is a niche genre yet he has lasted against all odds to produce conceptual albums and thematic music. The variety of soundscapes and the quality of music might humble a lot of people. F8L is a true musician in every way possible. His albums are experiences that should be relived and not music that should be heard. F8L is gonna turn a lot of heads when his genre of music evolves in India.
Yelhomie
Yelhomie is someone who put an entire geographical region of this country on the IHH map. He’s a melodically gifted rapper with the versatility to rap to a chill and slow paced beat and a hardcore banger beat. The west coast rap influence is evident in his songs and he does justice to every beat he hops on. The best part is he reps his home with a fire in his heart. He puts the struggle and sacrifice into his music and the music shines through all borders, from Imphal to Panjim to Delhi to Bangalore.
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Smokey The Ghost
Smokey The Ghost is actually a ghost, a ghost of Hip Hop’s origins. No matter what he does, he will always be underrated. A rapper who is considered to be a living legend of IHH. When it comes to his lyrical prowess, he has the ability to provoke thoughts and emotions. A conscious rapper, someone who will never be confined by the greed to be known or the ambition to be rich. His music speaks for itself and tells us a tale of a true artist who breaks barriers and garners love. There can never be another like him.
Poetik Justis
When you open Poetik Justis’s bio on Spotify, you’ll start thinking if the brother was high. But when you start listening to his music you’ll realise that the trip has just started. Questions of death, life and cosmic reality in his lyrics seem to tell us that he isn’t a rapper, he’s a poet. The name Poetik Justis comes from his true inspiration, existential poetry. He’s a lyricist of the highest quality with perfect beats. An amazing artist who goes underrated because he talks about things that are bigger than us.
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