Japanese underground rap music is a subgenre of hip-hop that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by its raw, gritty sound and socially conscious lyrics that often touch on themes of rebellion, anti-establishment, and political activism. The genre has been heavily influenced by American hip-hop, but has also incorporated elements of traditional Japanese music and culture. ANARCHY, dj honda, and C.O.S.A. are some of the notable artists who have contributed to the development and popularity of Japanese underground rap music.
Here is a list of japanese underground rap artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the japanese underground rap genre. You can find out what japanese underground rap genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.