23 Best Irish Rappers

Hazey Haze

Limerick City native Hazey Haze is a rapper and MC. He’s released tons of singles and features throughout his career, which started in 2015. He dropped his full-length album, Is Mise, in 2020. The hefty 19 tracks on the album show just how versatile of a musician he is.

His voice is easily recognizable thanks to his deep timbre. That may not sound inviting, but it adds to his music’s appeal. He spits absolute fire when he raps. His beats are sick, and his lyrics shed light on general life in Limerick and social inequalities.

Rebel Phoenix

Rebel Phoenix is a Dublin trap rapper who splits his time between Ireland and the United States. He released his first project (R.E.B.E.L.) in 2014 and hasn’t stopped making moves since. He intentionally chose his stage name as a way to represent his ideals.

Rebel Phoenix wants to inspire and motivate people to take charge of their lives. His idea of a rebel is someone who makes their own rules in life. The phoenix represents rebirth and trial by fire. He lives up to the name. He spits fiery, proficient lines over mad trap beats.

Paul Alwright/ Lethal Dialect

Lethal Dialect is the moniker of Paul Alwright. His first album was released under Alwright and the other three were under Lethal Dialect. He’s a proficient Dublin rapper, actor, and spoken word artist. He’s been creating music since 2006 and still going strong.

Alwright raps over smooth, catchy beats. His lyrics are consistently fluid and intelligent. He prides himself on his intelligence in a world that celebrates ignorance. His Irish accent pleasantly comes through in his music, too.

Offica

Tomas Adedayo Adeyinka raps under the name Offica. Adeyinka was born in Nigeria but moved to Drogheda, Ireland when he was six. He released his first single, No Hook, when he was just 18 years old.

Adeyinka has released several singles and features in just a few short years. He prefers to perform in an orange anime mask (Tobi Obito from Naruto). Different animes inspire much of his music and lyrics, too. Naruto Drillings, Sharingan, and Blue Bird are all examples of this.

KhakiKid

KhakiKid is a Dublin alternative rapper. He certainly does have an alternative style. His music is vastly different from the other rappers on this list. That doesn’t mean it’s any less enjoyable. His music is a little slower and very chill.

His clever lyrics are cynical and mocking (and sometimes just straight-up strange). The music videos that accompany his songs are uniquely bizarre, but it works for him. Overall, it’s a lot of fun to watch him perform.

Selló

Selló is a drill rapper from Clondalkin. He is revolutionizing the rap scene with his unique brand of Gaelic Drill. He raps in both English and Gaelic on his single, Dublin, and it’s super cool. His music is pushing boundaries on what’s possible in hip-hop today.

He impressively signed a record deal with two record companies in 2022. Selló still finds time to continue working in social care and with the homeless despite this. He’s an all-around good guy.

Curtisy

Dublin rapper Curtisy uses a style that’s known as dreary rap. It’s an underground sound with enough of a recent following to become its subgenre. Curtisy raps slowly yet with intention. His music resembles a smoker’s deeply philosophical, yet almost incoherent, thoughts.

It’s interesting to see rap music that’s almost the opposite of “rap.” Usually, rap is fast-paced and filled with strong emotions. Curtisy’s songs have no sense of urgency at all and are extremely casual. 

Ra Gerra

Ra Gerra is a group made up of rapper and MC, MuRli (Mawuli Boevi), and electronica music producer, Kobina (Sean Arthur). MuRli raps evocatively about his life and personal experiences. Kobina provides a killer soundtrack that combines electronica and African music.

They make a pretty good team. Their songs show they both know how to play to the other’s strengths. Pressure is the perfect example of this. If you enjoy their music, you should check out these Baltimore rappers.

Ahmed, With Love

Dublin rapper Ahmed, With Love, has a more conversational style of delivering lines. His chill and relaxing beats pair well with his calm, melodious voice. He raps about many relatable subjects like break ups, family, and new crushes.

Ahmed, With Love, can just as easily rap about relevant social issues like in the song pebbles. No matter the speed of the song, he delivers fluid and poetic verses. He has also clearly mastered internal rhyme schemes.

TraviS

TraviS is a Nigerian-Irish rapper who moved to Dublin when he was six. He grew up listening to 50 Cent, Skepta, and Section Boys. He started rapping when he was just 12 years old. TraviS recently collaborated with Elzzz Drop on a project.

The two rappers complement each other’s styles well. Their flows and cadence are almost opposites, but their senses of humor and energy are equally matched. They make a great team and may continue working together in the future.

FYNCH

Fynch is a 25-year-old Dublin rapper. He’s also the co-founder of the record label Burner Records. He has released several singles, features, and an EP called Bookies Pens & Loose Ends in his career.

He raps about anything from soccer to self-doubt. His songs are just as catchy as they are highly relatable. It seems like FYNCH is a master of intricate internal rhyme schemes. It’s especially pleasant to listen to his music because of this.

Top Irish Rappers, Final Thoughts

Now that you’ve read about the best Irish rappers, do you have a different opinion on Irish rap music? These rappers have enough skill, energy, and creativity to go around. Each has different strengths that impact their music, but they all have something undeniable Irish as well.