Popular overseas rappers. Recommended Western/English-language rappers.

Introducing recommended Western rappers!

Hip-hop, which began spreading worldwide in the 1980s.

While it’s said to have originated in the Bronx, music with a hip-hop-like vibe actually existed in Europe—which has a much longer national history—even before then.

This time, we’ve selected rappers with exceptional skill and style from across hip-hop’s long history!

Not just from the US and UK, but also from countries like Spain and France—we’ve picked artists from around the world.

If you’re digging for high-level, cutting-edge tracks, this is a must-see!

Playlist

Popular overseas rappers. Recommended Western/English-language rappers.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Ghetto Gospel2Pac		2Pac, the legendary West Coast rapper
2	Lose YourselfEminem		Explain Eminem’s signature song “Lose Yourself.”
3	I LoveJoyner Lucas		Joyner Lucas is a rapper who deals with social issues.
4	DIORPop Smoke		Pop Smoke, noted for UK drill, sees posthumous release become a major hit
5	HomicideLogic		Logic: A rapper known for philosophical themes
6	BILLIE EILISH.Armani White		Armani White, a rising rapper
7	RAP LORD part. Jonas BentoHaikaiss		Introducing classic songs by the Brazilian rap group Racionais MC's
8	Mi Regalo Mas BonitoLa Ross Maria		La Ros Maria, a classic that sings of love
9	When Thugs CryBizzy Bone		The talent and past of Bizzy Bone
10	VioletConnor Price		Canadian rapper and actor Connor Price
11	MétèqueJoeyStarr		JoeyStarr’s song “Métèque” is recommended
12	VelocityTonedeff		Tonedef’s high-skill rap track “Velocity”
13	Overnight CelebrityTwista		Twista is known as a representative rapper of fast-paced rap.
14	Collard GreensScHoolboy Q		Musical characteristics and success of ScHoolboy Q
15	WHATS POPPINJack Harlow		Jack Harlow’s musical activities and success
16	Na szczycieGrubSon		Grabson, a classic of mellow rap
17	Gimme Some MoreBusta Rhymes		Busta Rhymes Success Story
18	Freedom Form FlowingGift of Gab feat. R.A. The Rugged Man and A-F-R-O		Recommended skillful works by Afro-san
19	War ft. Marsha AmbrosiusKing Los		Introduction to a song featuring rapper King Gloce’s distinctive flow
20	B.I.T.C.H. ft. T-PainTech N9ne		Tech N9ne, a rapper popular for his fast-paced rap
21	Worst BehaviorDrake		Drake’s high-skill rap song
22	Roll UpWiz Khalifa		Popular songs by Wiz Khalifa
23	StrongerKanye West		Kanye West’s Daft Punk sample rap
24	HUMBLE.Kendrick Lamar		A renowned rapper from California
25	In Da Club50 Cent		50 Cent classic club anthem
26	Song CryJay Z		Jay-Z’s influential hardcore rap classic
27	Big PoppaThe Notorious B.I.G.		The Notorious B.I.G. is an icon of East Coast hip hop.
28	TriumphWu Tang Clan		The Wu-Tang Clan’s groundbreaking hip-hop activities
29	Party Up (Up In Here)DMX		DMX’s husky voice and unique groove
30	When The Last TimeClipse		Klipsch’s iconic West Coast-style song
31	Nothin’NORE		Western music rapper NORE famous songs groove
32	Go DJLil Wayne		A classic by Lil Wayne. Cool and pop.
33	JumpKris Kross		Kris Kross's classic kids' rap
34	U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer		A new jack swing classic by MC Hammer
35	Find A WayA Tribe Called Quest		A group that fuses jazz and hip-hop
36	Por amor al OdioRafael Lechowski		A Polish rapper who moved to Spain
37	Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peas		Originated in Los Angeles. Achieved global success with a hip-hop and pop fusion.
38	Hey Ya!OutKast		OutKast’s inventive rap style
39	Straight Outta ComptonN.W.A		N.W.A are pioneers of gangsta rap
40	HeadsprungLL Cool J		LL Cool J's easy-to-listen-to classic.
41	UdsheerNO NAME		Mongolian rap is more advanced than Japan’s.
42	Men In BlackWill Smith		Will Smith's rapper song
43	Insane In The BrainCypress Hill		Cypress Hill’s success and influence on hip-hop
44	Confessions nocturnes feat. VitaaDiam’s		French rapper Diam's, introduce her masterpieces
45	IntergalacticBeastie Boys		The history and musical style of a hip-hop group that originated in New York
46	Whatcha SayJason Derulo		A masterpiece of next-generation rap by Jason Derulo
47	ScrawberryLil Mama		Lil Mama's strong flow and skillful rhyming
48	U.N.I.T.Y.Queen Latifah		Queen Latifah's hip-hop song
49	MADONNA & RIHANNARich Amiri		Rich Amiri, a rapper who emerged from TikTok
50	Big FootNicki Minaj		Nicki Minaj’s musical career and multifaceted appeal
51	ΠαρανάλωμαAnser x Eversor		A fast rap song by a Greek rapper
52	How We DoThe Game		Introduction to a West Coast rapper from Compton
53	Don’t Let It Go To Your HeadBrand Nubian		Brand Nubian, a group that represents the 1990s
54	Me Myself and IDe La Soul		De La Soul, who revolutionized hip-hop with humor and intelligence
55	Full ClipGang Starr		Gang Starr are pioneers of jazz rap.
56	Jump AroundHouse Of Pain		House of Pain, Irish-American 1990s hip-hop
57	HaJuvenile		Juvenile is a rapper who represents Southern hip hop.
58	Hip Hop HoorayNaughty By Nature		Naughty by Nature is a legendary hip-hop group.
59	On My BlockScarface		Scarface is a legendary pioneer of Southern hip hop.
60	The Jump OffLil’ Kim		Lil' Kim's Hip-Hop Innovation and Success
61	Think U The Shit (Fart)Ice Spice		Ice Spice is a rising Bronx drill rapper
62	Major GreaterKrayzie Bone		High praise for Krayzie Bone’s fast rap
63	Big EnergyLatto		Rapper contributes to society with a strength-themed initiative
64	NastyTinashe		Tinashe is a multi-talented R&B/pop artist.
65	I Will Be Your (Black Star Line Freestyle)Chance The Rapper		Introduction to Chance the Rapper’s music and philanthropy
66	Never Lose Me (ft. SZA, Cardi B)Flo Milli		Flo Milli is an American rapper.
67	HISSMegan Thee Stallion		Megan Thee Stallion’s Music and Strength
68	Gas Me Up (Diligent)Skepta		Skepta is a representative artist of grime.
69	Teenage LoveSlick Rick		Slick Rick’s classic rap work
70	PitbullTwisted Insane		Twisted Insane recommendation
71	LOUDERFlesh n Bone		Bone Thugs with advanced flows on trap
72	Clap BackJa Rule		A masterpiece with Ja Rule’s distinctive flow
73	O.P.P.Naughty By Nature		Iconic songs by popular hip-hop rappers
74	CantaloopUS3		A pioneering jazzy hip-hop rapper, a cool classic track
75	Bust A MoveYoung MC		Young MC’s classic fast-rap track