Italian Hip-Hop Essentials, Vol. 2

With the popularity of hip-hop on the rise in Italy, a host of fresh talent have been making the scene their own. Outspoken and gruff of voice, Salmo delivers his husky, forthright rhymes over eerie synth riffs and pounding basslines, while dubstep drops keenly match his incisive flow. Providing some more emotional nuance, Marracash chronicles heartbreak, partying and the trappings of fame with a natural storytelling flair, his vocals flitting between dexterous raps and smoothly melodic hooks.