Rapper's Delight: El Hip Hop

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We may be a little early for Hispanic Heritage month, but hey, who’s counting. We’ve got so many talented Latino rappers on OurStage that it would be shameful not to feature some of our brightest stars. And let’s face it”Spanish hip hop is huge sub genre with a passionate following. Starting primarily in Puerto Rico in the late ’80s, Spanish hip hop took off quickly and became popular in the US as well. Kid Frost’s hit “La Raza,” according to Icess Fernandez, was essentially the Latino equivalent of “Rapper’s Delight.” If by this he means that “La Raza” helped kickstart the whole genre, he’s right.

MTV DEMO’s Hip Hop y Rap Channel is gaining a lot of momentum. MTV DEMO is the localized version of OurStage, produced in partnership with MTV Latin America to give Latin artists a place to call home. Artists like Numbiz, LIRICART and Fanp, for example, are tearing it up with fiery determination. Even if you don’t speak the language, we encourage you to check out the channel and judge for a while. If you’re skeptical, then give this playlist a listen. It features songs by Numbiz, LIRICART, Fanp and a few others that have been stirring up a lot of excitement lately. Have some suggestions of your own? Let us know!