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Pakistani hip hop is mainly performed in English, Urdu and Punjabi language. Although Hip Hop has not taken root in Pakistan, but many musicians of Pakistani origin are entering the hip hop industry abroad. The current Hip Hop scene in Pakistan is still struggling to identify itself and has not established a unique identity. Hip Hop is rarely played on Pakistan Music Channels and the industry for local artists is very low. Many local Pakistani hip hop artists have yet to express them selfs about Pakistani culture and the social political problems their country is facing. The lyrical expression of cultural identity and addressing Pakistan's problems is key in making Hip Hop successful in the country.The first website dedicated to Pakistan Hip Hop is http://pakhiphop.blogspot.com. This is the first site dedicated to bringing Pakistan to the Hip Hop Music Scene.

Growing Hip Hop Culture

Pakistani hip hop is a blend of traditional Pakistani musical elements with modern hip hop music and is achieved by using various Pakistani languages as well as incorporating traditional percussion (see tabla and dhol) and other instrumentation (like the sitar). Mainstream hip hop talents including Dr. Dre, Rakim, Fergie, Kelly Rowland, Nelly Furtado, and Timbaland have incorporated elements from Pakistani Hip Hop. A global phenomenon, Pakistani hip hop is perceived differently by the major branches of the Pakistani diaspora. Pakistani Americans often adopt hip hop at an early age and make it an important aspect of their "American identity". Conversely, Pakistani Britons were first exposed to hip hop as an American export. Overseas Pakistanis have helped increase the popularity of hip hop back in Pakistan. Some famous entertainers include Bohemia, and many others.

Artists

Some Pakistani hip hop artists include:

Bohemia - an Oakland-based rapper/music producer who writes, plays and performs his music in Punjabi
Hamza Javeed - an Islamabad-based rapper who's powerful voice, aggressive bars, and uncompromising attitude set him aside from the rest.
Adil Omar - an Islamabad-based rapper.
Farhan Khan - an Islamabad-based rapper who raps in English, Urdu & Punjabi.
Lazarus - an English rapper, based in Detroit
Waqas Ali Qadri - member of the famous Outlandish group based in Denmark.
PakMan- a Punjabi and Urdu rapper, based in Los Angeles
Omar Khan - Omar Khan is a British born MC/Producer, who formed a peace group called World Riderz.

Producers

Taraf Paysheeda - an upcoming producer from Los Angeles^[1]
S.T.T. - a well known producer from Lahore/Toronto^[2]
McAwans - Finest producers from Lahore, Pakistan^[3]

References

[1] Myspace webpage

[2] Official website

[3] Official Promos

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-'''Pakistani hip hop''' is mainly performed in [[English language|English]], [[Urdu]] and [[Punjabi]] language. Although Hip Hop has not taken root in Pakistan, but many musicians of Pakistani origin are entering the hip hop industry abroad. The current Hip Hop scene in Pakistan is still struggling to identify itself and has not established a unique identity. Hip Hop is rarely played on Pakistan Music Channels and the industry for local artists is very low. Many local Pakistani hip hop artists have yet to express them selfs about Pakistani culture and the social political problems their country is facing. The lyrical expression of cultural identity and addressing Pakistan's problems is key in making Hip Hop successful in the country.
+'''Pakistani hip hop''' is mainly performed in [[English language|English]], [[Urdu]] and [[Punjabi]] language. Although Hip Hop has not taken root in Pakistan, but many musicians of Pakistani origin are entering the hip hop industry abroad. The current Hip Hop scene in Pakistan is still struggling to identify itself and has not established a unique identity. Hip Hop is rarely played on Pakistan Music Channels and the industry for local artists is very low. Many local Pakistani hip hop artists have yet to express them selfs about Pakistani culture and the social political problems their country is facing. The lyrical expression of cultural identity and addressing Pakistan's problems is key in making Hip Hop successful in the country.The first website dedicated to Pakistan Hip Hop is http://pakhiphop.blogspot.com. This is the first site dedicated to bringing Pakistan to the Hip Hop Music Scene.
 ==Growing Hip Hop Culture==