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Pakistani hip hop or Paki hip hop is mainly performed in the Urdu language and Punjabi language. Although hip hop has not taken root in Pakistan many musicians of Pakistani origin have begun to enter the hip hop industry abroad and as a result popularity of hip hop within Pakistan has significantly increased in the past 5 years.
[edit] Growing Hip Hip Culture
Pakistani hip hop is a blend of traditional Pakistani musical elements with hip hop music and is achieved by using various Pakistani languages, incorporating percussion (tabla, dhol etc.), other instrumentation (sitar etc.). Mainstream Hip Hop talent including Dr. Dre, Rakim, Fergie, Kelly Rowland, Nelly Furtado, Timbaland and others have incorporated elements from Pakistani hip hop. Being a global phenomenon, is perceived differently by the major branches of the Pakistani diaspora. Pakistani Americans often adopted Hip-Hop at an early age and made it an important aspect of their American identity. Conversely, Pakistani Britons have mixed and Pakistanis within Pakistan were first exposed to Hip-Hop as an American export. Overseas Pakistanis have been the main reason for the start of Pakistani hip hop and have risen the popularity of hip hop back home in Pakistan. Some famous entertainers include Bohemia, Mr. Capone-E, Waqas Ali Qadri, Lazarus and many others.
[edit] UK Bhangra
UK Bhangra is a music scene based in the United Kingdom. It often are mixes of rich Punjabi sounds with western beats such as hip hop and techno. Over the years, UK Bhangra has become very popular in Pakistan, primarily in Punjab province in Pakistan. Some well known entertainers include:
- 8T2 - This Pakistani MC is making waves all across the UK [1]
- Riz Ahmed - Rizwan Ahmed, also known as Riz Ahmed or MC Riz, is an MC and British Actor
- DJ Vix - Famous DJ from London, UK [2]
- Omar Khan - Omar Khan is a British born MC/Producer, who formed a peace group called World Riderz
- Khiza - Owner of Khiza Records from Birmingham, England Website
- Legacy - Tariq Khan from Manchester, England - Website
- Notorious Jatt - Website
- Bona Fide - Maz & Ziggy from Manchester, England Website
- Angrez Ali - UK Pakistani vocalist from Coventry
- Gupsy Aujla - UK Sikh DJ from Bradford
- Aman Hayer - DJ and Producer from Coventry
- Hunterz - Producers of the "Streets of Bollywood" 1 & 2
- Jinx - Successful Producers and DJs from the Midlands
- Kray Twinz - Desi, Bhangra and Grime/Garage Producers, produced for Lethal Bizzle, Twista and Gappy Ranks
- Northern Lights - Producer Duo from Glasgow
[edit] Pakistani Hip Hop Artists
Some Pakistani hip hop artists include:
- Pakman - A Punjabi/Urdu Rapper based in Los Angeles, California
[edit] Producers
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