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Russian rap, as a cultural phenomenon, arose in the late nineties. Many bands and solo artists emerged at that time, but only a few were able to stay without losing their style and popularity. The best underground Russian rappers - that's what we want to tell you about today.

Slaves of the Lamp

Having recorded just one album, the group forever entered the history of Russian rap and, most likely, will remain there for a long time. The founder of the group, Alexey Perminov, under the pseudonym Grundig, did not live long, but left behind vivid memories and many creative ideas. He wrote poetry since childhood, and every year his texts became more and more harsh, reflecting the reality that surrounded him. This resulted in a passion for rap, and with his friend they recorded the debut album “Doesn’t It Hurt?”, which became a classic of Russian rap and set the standards for a long time, both in readings and in the themes used in the texts. Unfortunately, the group did not last long - Alexey’s addiction to drugs became a disease and subsequently destroyed him. After the poet’s death, a collection of his poems, “My Decadence,” was published. The book begins with an epigraph written by Alexei himself:
“Loud dirt. The filth is in abundance.
My decadence - Red Cross"

Largest Prime Number

SPBCh is a creative formation, which includes journalist Kirill Ivanov and a duet of electronic musicians: Ilya Baramia and Alexander Zaitsev - “ Christmas decorations" Initially, the songs were a mixture of ambient and reading strange, painful, children's poems by Kirill. Characteristic feature is the absence of a beat and any drums, this role is played by the melody, and the recitative was supposed to tear up the “fabric” of the music. According to Ivanov himself, music should be detached and to hear it you need to strain as if it were playing somewhere far away... The name itself can be considered dynamic, because a prime number is a number that is divisible by one and itself, and there is no limit to such a number . However, mathematicians have formulated how to show this number visually “232582657−1”. The lyrics of the song are distinguished by their originality: the images and intonations seem to be familiar from childhood, it is very remarkable that several generations at once have these associations. This is how the cradles of a new generation can sound, you just need to listen to the hypnotic rhythms and extraordinary lyrics.

Purulent

The real name of the performer is Vyacheslav Alekseevich Mashnov. In addition to Gnoyny, he has many more pseudonyms, which he uses from time to time, depending on the direction in which the track is released: Glory to the CPSU, Valentin Dyadka, Sonya Marmeladova and many others. Today, he is considered the best battle rapper in Russia. His last battle with Oxxxymiron gained enormous resonance; this verbal duel became the best in the entire history of Russian battles. Slava himself speaks of his work this way: “narrowly subcultural rap with a bunch of internal jokes.” He was noticeably influenced by anarchism and punk culture, echoes of which can be heard in Gnoyny’s current texts. Also, according to him, he was influenced by such groups as “4 Positions Bruno”, “Lenina Packet” and the leader of the “Auction” group - Leonid Fedorov. Gnoyny is the most productive rapper in Russia - in just a couple of years, he has released a huge number of albums, surpassing the number of meters in this direction.

Caste

The group originated in Rostov-on-Don, back in 1997, when rap in Russia was just emerging as a cultural phenomenon. Today the composition of the team is as follows: Zmey, Vladi, Shym and Khamil. The first performances were on an amateur basis, taking place in a friendly atmosphere, but after a couple of years they took up this craft seriously: wide pants and exclamations of “Yo” were already perceived as a cliche, and it was necessary to do something monolithic and more progressive. Without copying foreign performers, Caste has developed its own own style, showing that rap can be original and sincere. They released their first collection of songs, “Three-Dimensional Rhymes,” in 1999, using their own money. Since then, success has followed the group: album after album, adding listeners to them, Casta took first place in the music charts, they are invited to television, they shoot video clip after video clip. Today this is the most famous group in Russia, which has a huge army of fans.

The tragedy of a lifetime

The tragedy of a lifetime is the creative union of Vetla Udalykh and Nikita Raskolnikov. The group was founded more than ten years ago, back in 2006, then the lineup included Tonych Goglev and Vetl Udalykh. Later, Sasha Gorbaty joined the group, who arranged the compositions. The group’s first disc, “Unconscious,” was released in 2009, more than half of the minuses were written by Gorbaty, the rest was written by Vetl. After the first album, Tonych left the formation and began a solo career in a completely different direction. February 2010 was marked by the arrival of Nikita Raskolnikov to the group. The group not only writes songs, but also shoots high-quality videos - Lymph nodes, 2012; General Reason, 2013; Raskolnikov feat. Popek - Holy Father, 2014; Slim, Raskolnikov - Not about summer, 2014. The group is very productive; since 2009, 13 albums have already been released, not counting the solo compositions of the performers. The group focuses its lyrics on promoting sports and fighting drugs.

Kunteynir

The Moscow team, formed in 2003, consisting of three people - Pasha Technik, Blev MS and Maxim Sinitsyn - is the only black person who reads Russian rap. In 2008, Pasha Technician ( real name- Ivlev), went to jail for selling LSD - doba, according to reports, he was turned in by a fan who experienced an overdose from the brand. After leaving prison, Paul decided to regain his former glory and increase it. The first moment when people started talking about him again was his performance against rapper Broll at Versus Battle in 2014. In 2016, Pasha competed against Nikolai Dolzhansky in a rap battle. On the covers, as in the texts, a symbiosis of avant-garde art and sports is used; the team speaks sarcastically about rap, hinting that self-irony is the initial idea of ​​this trend. Members of the group can often be seen in the fan sector, they often visit football matches. They have many feats: TVZh, Price of Laughter, Market relations featured in tracks with Kunteynir.

Lenin Package

The composition of the team is Babangida, Vanya Ivan, Double V, Ivan Smekh. They are also sometimes joined by Guru Mikhailovich (Vail Skam), who works on the arrangements. In 2008, the debut EP, “Signs of the Unconscious,” was released with the participation of the SpaceCave team, famous beatmakers. The civic position of the team is almost always reflected in the lyrics; they try to instill in the listener a craving for beauty and show them the true aesthetic spaces of the word. Refusal of consumerism, stupidity and failure of capitalism, obscenity of bourgeois and base values ​​are the leitmotifs of the formation’s creativity. Everyone will find something of their own in Lenin Packet: be it wise advice, or kind word, or a joke that you can laugh at heartily. The manner of performance is a rough, masculine recitative, which, like a hammer, breaks the limits of perception, in simple words the guys convey a lot. Lenin Package worked with many underground musicians: RZHB, Troupe Troupov, Buchenwald Flava, Resistance Rows and many others.

Night movers

Moscow duet, represented by Evgeny Alekhin and Michal Enotov (Stanislav Mikhailov), formed in January 2007. The debut album was recorded in the same year, in February, under the title “Dance and Think”. 2008 - the second album is released - “2 times more pain, 2 times more love.” year 2009 - new album- “Oh, man.” In 2010, “Criticism of the Pure Heart” was released, the latest album in the group’s discography. In 2011, the group went on an indefinite leave to focus on other projects of the musicians. The band hits existential lyrics right in the face, making the listener a shell for their thoughts, which after a few listens begins to think independently.

Troupe of Corpses

The Troupov Troupe is a Samara group consisting of two people: Dmitry Zaduzhny (Drim) and Probel. The texts are replete with criticism of political foundations, the inaction of the people and direct instructions for action. The Last Fm website assigned several genres to the group: abstract hip-hop, underground hip-hop, Russian hip-hop, underground rap. They have many matches with other underground bands: Lenina package, SpaceCave, Alcohol after sports, KUNTEYNIR and many others. The team has many other names: Republic of Coma, Three Microbes, 77 July, Renaissance, Autonomous Movement of the Inanimate, Epoha Woz; also each of the performers is engaged solo career. Very little is known about the musicians, there is almost no information and photographs on the Internet, but you can find many songs written by the Troupe of Troupes. The beats are made by Drim, just like the beatmaker, he has his own project - aboohashim. IN early period creativity, you can clearly hear the influence of the very first underground group in Russia - Slaves of the Lamp.

Mutant Kohvlam

Mutant Kohvlam is a Magnitogorsk team consisting of four people: Mikhail Shorokh, Alexey Rezanov, “Brother Two” and Yang Li. Freddy sometimes appears in the tracks - the distorted voice of Rustle. The style is defined as abstract hip hop; the lyrics contain references to various performers, films and generally accepted cultural phenomena. The discography is quite impressive: 2008 - Narkoza’Ostra; 2009 - Patent Tkhlen; 2010 - Blastyr; 2011 - Leizwiecht ’93; 2012 - Apocalypops; 2013 - Painkiller; 2014 - Bukhovnost. The guys, during the entire existence of the group, gave only a few concerts, and also for fans from all over the CIS, they held an online concert - “Broadcasting from hard-to-reach places.” The video invitations filmed for concerts are distinguished by their originality, they can easily be assigned the arthouse category. Known for their feats, with such performers as: Pikul, Tragedy of Life, Theater of Sound, Litvin. Brother Two is also a painter; his paintings can be found on various resources. The group itself states: “Mutants don’t sell CDs. Mutants don't exist at all. It is a myth".

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Matt OX

The youngest and most popular performer on our list. Matt OX rose to fame after his “Overwhelming” video trended on YouTube. But this 11-year-old boy cannot be denied talent. New clips from Matt OX « This N that" And " Michael Myers” also quickly gained millions of views on YouTube. Probably, what we are facing is not a one-time success, but the birth of a new star.

Trippie Redd

The 18-year-old Ohio native started out by posting his songs on SoundCloud in 2015. The first official track was "Angry Vibes". In May 2017, the mixtape “A Love Letter to You” appeared . Today the artist lives in Los Angeles and collaborates with the Strainge Entertainment label. Trippie Redd says his inspirations include Andre 3000, Drake, 2Pac, Tyler, The Creator, A$AP Rocky, Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Lil Wayne and T-Pain. An interesting mix of old and new school.

Tay-K

The rising star from Texas does not play a tough gangster, but fits the image quite well. Before the 17-year-old boy had time to truly taste fame, he already became accused in a murder case. If the rapper is found guilty, he faces a long prison sentence or even the death penalty. Tay-K is charged with the murder of 21-year-old Ethan Walker during a home invasion in late July. He is also suspected of another murder and is accused in the case of robbery and beating of a 65-year-old man. Travis Scott has already openly supported young rapper on Twitter.

TEKA$HI69 (6IX9INE)

TEKA$HI is a white rapper, part of Brooklyn. His recitative often sounds like a heavy metal scream, which makes him stand out from the rest of the new wave. His entire body is covered in tattoos (the number code for Brooklyn), and his videos often feature anime inserts and cool motorcycles. His most famous works are “ZETA ZERO 0.5 », "Hellsing Station" », « YOKAI » and collaboration with Trippie Red, “ POLES1469 ». But recently, Trippie Redd refused to work with TEKA$HI due to the latter's accusations of having sex with a minor. But TEKA$HI's manager writes off these accusations as the machinations of competitors.

KILLY

KILLY are predicting the glory of a new Canadian superstar. Gangsters and star boys will not surprise anyone today, and “emo rap” may become the next trend. KILLY's sound is truly unique and stylish. The guy has only recently appeared on the radar, but is already moving quite widely, opening for serious artists and participating in major rap festivals.

Brockhampton

Brockhampton brings us back the good old tube hip-hop, as it would have been before the gangsters came. The musicians themselves call themselves a boy band and with all their creativity they invite you to relax and dance. The group was first noticed on the KanyeToThe online forum, where in May of this year they posted their first album “Saturation”. The group is sensitive to the visuals in their videos, and, unlike other freshmen, they fundamentally do not read to trap.

Global Dan

A native of Baltimore became a prominent figure on the American Internet after the release of his first mixtape "Global Warming". The artist has been releasing music for a few months, but the video “ Off-White" has already received one and a half million views on Youtube. Dan's signature style is to put a melodic sound on a trap beat, but the guy can also do traditional rap, which he clearly demonstrated in the track « Going Hard » .

6 dogs

An 18-year-old gem from the capital of modern rap, Atlanta. 6 Dogs has the image of a sad guy with a lo-fi sound and a unique rapping style, and his videos are closer to modern avant-garde art than traditional rap. The artist quickly gained popularity thanks to Youtube channels デーモンAstari and ELEVATOR. Several of his songs have already crossed the million views mark. He also has an impressive following on SoundCloud, around 50,000 people.

Lil Xan

The guy was born in California and for a long time was a member of the local team “Low Gang”. He has built a loyal following of teenagers thanks to SoundCloud and YouTube. But in several interviews for American music publications, Xan proved that the image of a serene playmaker has little in common with reality. In reality, he is a fairly smart guy, and his creativity is fully understood by his parents.

scarlxrd

Before starting his rap career, scarlxrd wrote music under his real name Marius Listrop. In 2016, he joined the rap-rock crew Myth City and came up with his current pseudonym. The artist has already released seven mixtapes. In videos and concerts, he most often appears wearing a black mask. His signature style is a reading that breaks into hysterical screams. While "Heart Attack" is his most famous track, the talented Englishman definitely has a bright future ahead of him.

The world-famous publication Billboard, which regularly publishes ratings of the richest and most successful people, has compiled a list of the best rappers in the world in the entire history of hip-hop.

The top “rappers in the world,” according to the publication, look like this:

The list of "rappers of the world" would be completely impossible without this guy. Christopher George Luthor Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie or Biggie Smalls, was born in Brooklyn, New York. His first album, Ready to Die, was included in the list of the most iconic: it was with it that the dominance of hip-hop culture in New York began, and the city itself eventually began to be called the mecca and birthplace of hip-hop.

The artist was the leader of the East Coast, who was opposed to the West Coast in the person of its leader Tupac Shakur. In 1997 year The Notorious B.I.G. was killed with a firearm in a street shooting. 16 days after his death, the world saw the artist’s second album, Life After Death, which subsequently received a diamond certificate, indicating that the circulation sold more than 10 million copies.

Jay Z

Shawn Corey Carter is one of the most successful representatives of the “rappers in the world” rating. His 13 records topped the same Billboard ratings. If it weren't for the even more stunning success of The Beatles, Jay Z would have broken the absolute record for the number of albums that have achieved leading positions on the chart.

The artist began his career in the distant 1990s, at that time he performed with The Notorious B.I.G. It is noteworthy that Jay Z's style of performance is based on pure impromptu. He appeared in memorable duets with Mariah Carey and his current wife Beyoncé. IN this moment In addition to music, the artist is involved in business - he is a co-owner of several clubs and produces his own clothing line.

Marshall Bruce Mathers is an artist without whom any top rapper would be impossible. This is one of the most popular and best-selling artists in the world, including Rolling Stone magazine giving him an honorable 83rd place in the list of the 100 greatest artists in the world. The same publication awarded Eminem the title of King of Hip-Hop, and for good reason: the artist has sold more than 100 million copies of his releases worldwide.

In addition to music, Eminem is also involved in other active activities. He has his own radio station, owns a music label, acts in films and became the first rapper in the world to win an Oscar for best track for the film (“Eight Mile” - approx. edit.).

Rakim

William Michael Griffin Jr. in his work reflects the ideology that he was passionate about since early years. He belonged to the Nation of Islam, whose main activity was racist attitudes towards white people and the state as a whole. The lyrics of Rakim’s songs in one way or another refer to the themes of the Islamic religion, and Allah, according to the artist himself, saved him from rash actions - fights and theft.

In his work, Rakim moves away from the improvisational technique that was popular in the 1980s. His signature style, numerous rhymes and their innovative use made him one of the first performers whose compositions sounded smooth and slow. While his colleagues on stage were full of energy, the voice of this artist, one of the top rappers, sounded jazzy, almost hypnotic. Rakim has released 7 albums (4 of which with Eric B). His album Paid in Full was included in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums.

Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones is considered the most successful and outstanding artist in the hip-hop genre, global community even awarded his album Illmatic the title of the greatest in history. The artist's releases have sold more than 25 million copies around the world. Nas owes the start of his successful career to Columbia Records, by signing a contract with which he had the opportunity to participate in the soundtrack to Oliver Stone's film Zebrahead. The artist’s talent was noticed and highly appreciated by the public, after which the star’s successful ascent began and his presence in the rankings of the best rappers in the world.

It is noteworthy that Nas had a long-standing conflict with another world-famous star, Jay Z, who claimed that Nasir’s work was fake. However, in 2005, the celebrities called a truce, and Nas signed a multimillion-dollar contract with Def Jam Records, managed by the same Jay Z.

Andre Lawrence Benjamin actively manifests himself in various creative roles: he performs as part of the popular rapper group OutKast, which he founded in 1991, plays in films, is a music producer and designer of his own line of clothing - Benjamin Bixby.

Music critics they spoke warmly about the team’s work, but the track Ms. brought the guys real popularity and love from millions of people. Jackson from the album Stankonia.

The only woman who has the honor of being represented in this ranking of the best rappers.

Lauryn Noel Hill performs in the neo-soul genre and her work is a stunning success. This was confirmed by the fact that by the age of 25, the girl had won the prestigious Grammy Award 8 times.

The artist began her career as part of the popular The group Fugees, which subsequently disbanded, and the members moved on to solo projects. Lauryn's debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill brought the performer positive reviews critics. In their opinion, the artist’s style of performance softened the boundaries between such musical genres as soul, reggae and hip-hop.

It was thanks to this album that Lauryn Hill was nominated for 10 categories for the first time in the history of the Grammy Awards and won in five of them.

Denis Coles is known as a member of the popular group Wu-Tang Clan. The stunning success of the group gave the green light to all its members, who began to release solo projects with varying degrees of popularity.

Ironman - that’s what the first one was called solo album artist Ghostface Killah. The album received critical acclaim and was followed by equally successful releases by Supreme Clientele and Fishscale. In 2006, the performer was awarded the title of best MC of all time by MTV and was included in the top rappers of the prestigious Billboard publication.

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is a successful hip-hop artist whose collaborations with such eminent artists as Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne were highly praised by both the public and critics. The latter, by the way, call him the new King of the West Coast, which fully justifies his presence in the list of “rappers of the world.”

The most successful record was the third album, entitled To Pimp a Butterfly. The release was so big success, which came first on the list best albums 2015 from such world publications as The New York Times and Rolling Stone. In addition, the artist managed to receive 7 Grammy statuettes throughout his career.

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. is considered one of the best-selling hip-hop artists. The artist began to get involved in music with early childhood and already at the age of 9 became a member of the Cash Money label. Later, Lil Wayne, in collaboration with other artists, created his own label, Young Money.

The artist’s first album, Tha Block Is Hot, received platinum status, and the next two (Lights Out and 500 Degreez) went gold. The artist's sixth album, Tha Carter III, strengthened his position in the music arena and brought even greater success in the form of 1 million copies sold in the first week of sales. The same album won best at the 51st Grammy Awards.

This is how the creators of the Billboard rating see the top rappers of all time. Interestingly, the list was criticized by hip-hop fans. For example, they were outraged by the fact that there was no place in it for the most iconic representative of the genre - Tupac Shakur.

The question of who is the best rapper of all time has become the subject of heated debate, because everyone has their own musical taste, which also changes over time. So what are the things that make a rapper great? It's simple. The most legendary managed to find a balance between strong lyrics, incredible rhythm and witty phrases that keep the listener coming back to the composition again and again. And, of course, the uniqueness of the voice is important. To understand who is the best of the best among rappers, you need to go back to the classics and listen to the most famous tracks. Our list will help you understand who made the greatest contributions to hip-hop and who received the highest honors.

If your favorite hip-hop MC is Eminem, then you have New Jersey's best rapper, Redman, to thank. For a wider audience, he is the same one who recorded the song “Dirty” with Christina Aguilera many years ago. Big hip-hop fans know that Redman wrote very good lyrics, the best on the east coast. If you're not familiar with Erick Sermon's protégé, then check out his debut album, Whut? Thee Album" and prepare for ecstasy.

When you're part of a cool group like the Wu-Tang Clan, the prospect of standing out from the crowd of rappers like you is about as big as telling Kanye West that Yeezys aren't really that good. However, Method Man was able to do it, thanks to his husky voice, explosive lyrics and excellent ability to adapt to the beat.

Chances are good that if Andre 3000 had released at least one solo hip-hop album during his twenty-year career, then most likely he would have made it to our list. His ability to play with words and express his ideas clearly outshines any MC, when he reads his lyrics, you need to listen very carefully.

The choice of Killer Mike may raise eyebrows, but this ex-Dungeon Family member is like a fine wine - getting better with age. After joining forces with the group Company Flow and the founder of the legendary hip-hop brand Def Jux, El-P, Mike deserves to be on our list for his latest solo project, R.A.P Music, and the group that was criticized by the public, "Run The Jewels"

There's nothing worse than not reaching your potential, which is why almost no one remembers New York rapper Big Pan. And those who remember him wonder what would have happened if he had continued to be creative. However, the music that he managed to create during his lifetime is truly amazing. His first album, Capital Punishment, can be considered a classic; songs from it are still played on the radio.

Even though he hasn't released a single album in the last 15 years, it would be sacrilege not to include him on our list. He burst onto the scene at 18, exuding confidence and swagger, and his lyrics quickly won over audiences.

To some extent, LL is a rap response to David Bowie; much of their work has something in common. Some know him as B-boy LL Cool J, others are familiar with the harder rap of the 90s, and there are those who know him as a performer lyrical songs. James Todd Smith's work is always top notch.

One of best features LL is that he gave himself completely to each of his tracks. Listen to Space Jam's "Hit 'Em High" or Ya Ear's famous "Flava" alongside his early solo work and you'll see why he truly deserves respect.

But, like all people, he makes mistakes, he once wrote a song about racism with Brad Paisley (the guy is already 47, let's let him relax a little), but when he is in a creative mood and collaborates with some cool MC, then this work is doomed to success.

Mama Said Knock You Out

After Ice Cube starred in the films Next Friday and Macho and Geek, he became a real gangsta rapper. Mine creative path he started in legendary group N.W.A., but finest hour came after he left the West Coast.

It is difficult to single out just one album, because he managed to release three collections in a row. The debut album “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted” was the epitome of gangsta rap, and it was he who demonstrated the talent of O Shea Jackson to the world.

The second album, Death Certificate, was like AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted on steroids. He was cooler, bolder, tougher, and his creator didn't care what you thought about him. Although the third album "The Predator" was in no way inferior in quality of lyrics and rhythm, the tracks from it were classified as classics, for example, "It Was A Good Day" was the most popular from this album.

And, although now he mostly acts in films, his place in the world of rap remains his.

AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted

Incredibly, many of the representatives of hip-hop culture became famous under the influence of the man you see in the photo. They sold millions of their records, while he himself never achieved similar heights. But today we are not talking about who earned more, but about who has the most brilliant talent.

He was originally a member of the Geto Boys, but then went into a solo career, releasing many albums that contributed to mafia rap. On the west coast there was Tupac, on the east there was The Notorious B.I.G, on the south there was Scarface.
Thanks to this man, more than one hip-hop star has risen

Scarface managed to create a mix of southern slang and narrative rap, which is what helped him sound new. Along with UGK, Outkast and Killer Mike, he showed hip-hop fans that there were worthy of attention lyrics, not just empty party tracks.

The Untouchable

Rakim

Over the entire existence of rap, many rating lists of the best rappers have been compiled, but it is not always possible to understand which of them really tell about the most worthy of them. But there is a sure way to check: if Rakim is on the list, then most likely the other rappers are also masters of their craft. If you like quality game words and a strong New York accent, then you will love Rakim's work. His collaboration with Eric B created a sensation; he could compete with any rapper. The only thing his fans may regret is the joint album with Dr. Dre, which was never released because Rakim signed a contract with the Aftermath recording studio.

Paid in Full

What do you know about KRS-One? He managed to achieve harmony in a combination of drug addict rhymes and excellent rhythm. To this day, no one has been able to repeat his success. He was clearly ahead of his time in the way he used words, which was different from other MCs in hip-hop. The wit in his lyrics attracted a large number of fans, who took notes and checked words in the encyclopedia to understand what KRS was talking about. This is exactly what made him the most famous rapper of all time.

Step Into A World

2pac

Among music fans, there are many who love Tupac's work, but there are also those who dislike him. Call him what you will, but it's impossible to deny this man's contribution to hip-hop. His lyrics may not be the strongest, but their sincerity has attracted a large number of fans.

He always expressed protest, dissatisfaction social order, it seemed that he was not afraid of anyone, it was felt in his songs. Only a real gangster would dare to get a tattoo with the inscription " Thug Life(an acronym for “the hate you gave your children is ruining them all”) on your stomach. He was a rap legend, with some of his tracks (such as "Do For Love and Changes") still in radio rotation.

Tupac recorded a lot of work before he was killed, it seems that some of his tracks have lost a little quality. But, if you listen to at least a few compositions, it becomes clear why he is included in our list.

All Eyez On Me, Me Against The World

Nas

From time to time, real stars appear in the world of hip-hop, and as soon as they open their mouths, the public understands that they are facing a new legend. Nas was one of them. He first appeared on air on the BBQ TV channel as part of the group “Main Source”, then there was the debut album “Illmatic”, after which it became clear that he would be a star. What scared everyone was that at 18, he was cooler than the hip-hop veterans. Over time, his skills only improved, and he touched on heart-warming topics in his lyrics, such as abortion and raising his daughter. He may not have earned as much as Jay Z, but his lyrics can rival many.

Illmatic, God's Son

Jay Z

If in others musical genres Since music matures along with the performer, rap is considered a genre of young people. It's like in the movie Logan's Run - everyone over 30 has to die. But Jay Z managed to stay in rap for a long time. The Brooklyn MC has certainly evolved, but his style remains the same. His debut was “Reasonable Doubt” - New York mafia rap at its best. After he changed his lifestyle, his music also changed, and he became the king of one of the leading trends in hip-hop. There have been some failures, but he is still one of the best players who brings something new every time. Despite his age, he is still in rap.

Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint, The Black Album

Everyone loves Cinderella stories; Eminem's path helps people believe that anything is possible. Let's be honest, he never planned to be a rapper. His upbringing left much to be desired, besides, not many rappers came from the state of Detroit, USA, and accordingly, the environment was also not conducive to success. But his persistence and talent helped him succeed in rap. His first album, “Infinite LP,” did not make a splash, but, nevertheless, his talent was noticed by the public.

The second album “The Slim Shady LP” gained great popularity and attracted many fans. He confirmed his legendary status with his third album, The Marshall Mathers LP, which could become the greatest in the history of hip-hop. The excellent texts were complemented by a good sense of humor, graphic images and witty phrases. He even remade tracks by the legendary Dr. Dre. Eminem's position in the world of rap is quite high, and all thanks to his talent.

The Marshall Mathers LP

The fact that we still remember Christopher Wallace 18 years after his death speaks volumes about his remarkable talent.

His first album "Ready to Die" not only brought him fame, the tracks "Juicy" and "Big Poppa" are still played on the radio and on dance floors.

While no one remembers most rappers, and their ups are always accompanied by downs, The Notorious B.I.G's talent has always been on top. His second album, Life After Death, released two weeks after his death, not only confirmed his talent as a rapper, but also showed how much he had grown.

He never wrote text just to produce an effect, he always described specific events. He was killed even before he ascended to the Olympus of fame, but still managed to create two unforgettable works.

So, now you know what is important in rap and who is important in it. These people are truly talented, each in their own way. We hope that you were able to appreciate their creativity and understand who is the best for you.

Rap is relatively young Musical direction, but is firmly rooted in modern culture, giving birth to dozens of heroes, and is not going to disappear anywhere. Quite difficult to choose a few best singers and teams of the hip-hop scene, but we still dare to present the ten best rappers, which includes our contemporaries and representatives of the old school who stood at the origins of rap.

Ice Cube is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time, who began as a member of the group N.W.A., becoming the author of most of its songs, and then continued his career as a solo artist. AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted, his first solo album, was an immediate hit, setting the bar he never fell below.

Of course, the top ten rappers couldn't do without Snoop Dogg. The musician was helped to rise to the top of the hip-hop scene by his good friend Dr. Dre. He stands out from other rappers with his rather calm lyrical style of performing songs.

A representative of the old school rap, he became a symbol of the 80s hip-hop scene, and his song Mama Said Knock You Out became a true classic. LL Cool J turned out to be not only a talented rapper, but also a good actor, TV presenter and businessman who owns his own clothing brand and co-owns several record labels.

7. Kurtis Blow (Curtis Blow)

Curtis Blow became a pioneer who made rap music popular and proved that you can make money from it. It was he who became the godfather of the old school turnip. If you don't agree, let's listen to The Breaks.

6. Rakim (Rakim)

Rakim is a representative of the old school, who suddenly became famous after recording the mega hit Paid in Full, which immediately entered the top ten most popular songs on radio stations. It is his clear articulation and complex texts, which he perfected for weeks, had a strong influence on the modern generation of rappers.

This is not one person, but a group that stood at the origins of hip-hop and determined the modern look of rap, which boldly combined different styles. They were the first to risk releasing an album of songs, which immediately became a hit. It was they who helped Aerosmith return to the stage by recording the song Walk This Way with them in 1986. The real old school, which has returned back to the stage, once again gathers entire halls, turning them on.

4. Eminem

The only white rapper in the top ten in the world. On big stage Dr. helped him get there. Dre, and then everything was done by his talent, lyrics on topics that are painful for society and Eminem’s unique style of performing the text.

3. The Notorious B.I. G.

Notorious B.I. G. also known as Biggie, was the East Coast turnip king. Early death Rap did not allow him to become number one in the world, but still he is one of the legends of the hip-hop world. During the mourning, several hundred radio stations across America honored his memory with 30 seconds of silence.

2. Jay-Z

The new East Coast turnip king, rising from the bottom to a half-billion-dollar fortune. His manner and style of performance is unique, for which he is loved by millions of people around the world.

I think you've already guessed who is considered the number one rapper in the world, the king of the west coast, 2Pac. He was killed young at 25, rumored to have been ordered by Notorious B.I. G. is the king of East Coast rap, but still entered the top 100 artists of all time, having sold more than 75 million albums during his lifetime alone.