Most Americans don't realize that Hip Hop is a global phenomenon. Just about every place has up-and-coming emcees, working diligently to perfect their craft.
Here's a site I'm working on: http://myspace.com/globalhiphop
And I wanted to share a few of my favorite emcees/groups from outside the US, not only current, but throughout Hip Hop history (which isn't too long considering I study 14th century Indian kingdoms). They also vary in popularity. Essentially, I like quite a few these artists' songs.
Bosnia - Edo Maajka
Britain - Braintax, Lewis Parker, Roots Manuva
Canada - Sweatshop Union, K-OS
France - La Brigade, Manau, Kohndo
Germany - Freundeskreis
India/Britain - Panjabi MC
Ireland - Messiah J & The Expert
Israel/Palestine - TACT Family, Da Arab Emcees (DAM)
Netherlands/Morocco - Raymzter
Poland - Grammatik, O.S.T.R.
Senegal/France - MC Solaar
Somalia/Canada - K'naan
Sweden - Looptroop
Turkey - Sagopa Kajmer
But there are so many great emcees and groups in the world. Much love to everyone.
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