Ethio Rap Game - ERG

1. Lij Michael
Lij Michael, also known as Faf is
considered one of Ethiopian Hip
Hop's first initiators.
He began his career with musical
shows organized by institutions of
higher learning then went on to Dj.
He found success as a Dj and began
to get a name for himself.
By 2007, he released his debut single
"Arada L'arada" which became an
instant success with over 300,000
views on YouTube in its first 3
months.
His latest album has also reportedly
sold over 50,000 copies.
With his unique flavored style that
infuses Hip Hop and Ethiopian music,
Lij Michael, the singer, song writer,
producer has became the proverbial
King of Ethiopian Rap.

2. Teddy Yo
Teddy Yo, an Ethiopian rap god
began with the group Gamo Boys, but
went solo and exploded into the lime
light.
His unique style of using rhythms
from different parts of Ethiopia, as
well as having thought provoking
lyrics has earned him legions of fans
in Ethiopia and abroad.
Teddy Yo's second album, to be
released in 2018 is entitled Prisoner
and he claims the title refers to
those who are a prisoner of culture.
The album will have 18 tracks with
different, and more stronger beats
than what he is used to.
Prisoner will also feature hip hop
celebrities such as the Jungle Crew
and reggae star Jah Lud.
Teddy's love of country and history
has put this super talented rapper on
the map as one of Ethiopia's Hip Hop
greats.

5. Amine
This first-generation Ethiopian-
American rapper, director, song-
writer is proud to be displayed as a
multicultural artist.
Amine is Portland's (Oregon, USA)
first international Hip Hop artist, but
they have to share some of that
credit with Ethiopia.
Amines approach to music has
always been different and not as a
traditionalist Hip Hop artist from the
States.
He followed up the amazing Caroline
track with Baba, which means dad in
Amharic, Ethiopia's official language.
The tracks outro is also rapped in his
parent's native tongue, it is this cross
cultural style that has made Amine
appeal to a large global audience.
We expect a lot from this rapper and
we can be sure the future will be
bright for this Ethiopian rapper.

9. HaHu Beats
Hahu Beats has been in the Ethiopian
rap game for over 8 years now. He
started with English lyrics but is now
rapping in Amharic.
This multi talented artist, makes
beats, as well as films through his
pioneering company Fidel
Productions.
As a youth, he was heavily
influenced by artists such as DMX,
Nas and Busta Rhymes.
Today, he is one of the leading
people in the Hip Hop music industry.