THE 10 BEST KNOWN CHILEAN RAPPERS - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2025

The Chilean rappers make a number of artists who are part of a culture that is more than just music; it is a lifestyle. The development of the rap scene in the country was thanks to the influence of the media, which allowed the expansion of breakdance, especially in the neighborhoods of the main cities in Chile.

At the end of the 90s, there began to be experienced an important appearance of groups, soloists and graffiti associations that spread the genre even in urban centers in order to highlight the lifestyle of the poorest classes. One of the main features of Chilean rap is that it is considered a social movement that remains in force.

Ana Tijoux

The 10 most popular Chilean rappers

Jota droh

Also known as Hordatoj, he was one of the main members of the First Commandment group. He is considered one of the most important rappers on the rap scene in Chile.

He began his career in the late 90s in the underground stage of the capital, where he began to be recognized by his peers and the public.

Thanks to this, in 2007 he launched his first solo album, called Between the usual and the unknown; it is estimated to be one of the most influential musical materials in the country.

He has had the collaboration of national and international artists, and has received a series of nominations and awards in recognition of his work.

Omega The CTM

Coming from Santiago de Chile, Omega El CTM is another figure that stands out in the genre, especially for being part of the Porno Stars, one of the pioneering groups in the country.

It is worth mentioning that he has not only stood out as a rapper, but also as a producer for various artists. In addition, he is currently one of the soloists with the largest number of musical productions, having five to his credit.

Big rah

Thanks to the influence of important groups such as Panteras Negras and Seo2, Gran Rah entered the world of rap at the end of the 90s. In 2002 he was part of the group Sinfonía, to later become part of Exodus, XODO and Colonia MC.

Three years later he became known as Gran Rah and released his first solo production called Serpentina.

This allowed him to work and collaborate not only with Chilean and Latin musicians, but also Spanish ones. He is currently recognized as an artist of "old school rap".

Macrodee

He entered the stage when he was only 13 years old; However, despite this, he immediately showed a great talent for mixing and lyrics. During that time it was known as DUME (Of An Exact Metric).

Little by little he became known in the independent industry, until he made himself noticed in the capital thanks to his sense of innovation. This also allowed him to work as a producer with other artists.

In 2007 he officially began his solo career. A year later he launched the production Expert Mode, which allowed him a wide recognition among the public and the collaboration of artists such as Gran Rah, Linterna Veiderr and Don Tenorio.

Thanks to this material, he was summoned by the Spanish rapper B-Rich to be his music producer.

Macrodee is one of the most respected and admired rappers in Chile due to his work and career.

Guerrillerokulto

He was part of the rap scenes in the early 90s when he was a member of the Enigma Okulto group. After the separation of its members, it re-emerged in the musical environment as Guerrillerokulto.

This rapper is characterized by activist lyrics and social denunciation, focused on the problems faced by young people in the poorest neighborhoods of the country.

His work on raising awareness of this problem even extends to carrying out community work and hip-hop schools for teenagers. In the course of the year the launch of his fifth solo production is expected.

Ana Tijoux

Also known as Anita Tijoux, she is a songwriter and rapper who has been recognized as one of the most important female artists in Latin America.

At the end of the 90s he was part of the Makiza group, which became known thanks to its lyrics with social denunciation.

Shortly after the dissolution of the members for personal projects, the rapper made several solo materials, in addition to collaborating with several international artists such as Julieta Venegas and Jorge Drexler.

In 2006 he officially began his career as a soloist with the production Kaos, in which the fusion of various musical genres such as funk and soul is present.

Similarly, Ana Tijoux has stood out for her feminine activism and her statements in favor of women's rights, themes that are a common denominator in her lyrics.

Christofebril

Also recognized as one of the most important figures in rap and hip-hop, Cristofebril is an artist who became known thanks to the battles between rappers at the national level.

His rhymes and style have earned him the recognition of other artists who have expressed their admiration at the time of making compositions. It has also become a promoter of the street style that has become popular in recent years.

Doze Hermit

He is part of the new generation of rappers and has gained popularity thanks to his style of composition and rhyming in songs.

He is part of the Mamborap group, which has allowed him to develop and perfect the freestyle that he has been working on together with the rest of his teammates.

The Shaaki

He made his way into the world of rap in the late 90s, and is currently part of the group Elixir de Beat. His style is characterized by the fusion of various genres such as hip-hop and soul, mainly due to the influence of artists such as Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, Dree and Mad Lyon.

He has participated in a total of 11 musical productions, which include works with the group and as a soloist.

Esnou

Thanks to lyrics that portray the life and excesses of artists, as well as the difficulties experienced in the country's neighborhoods, Esnou is also recognized as an important exponent of Chilean social denunciation.

He began his career in the underground stages of the city, to later be part of Pasta Nostra. In 2013 she released her first solo work called Chiquillo carajo del diablo, which has become very popular with the public.

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