29 Best Spanish Rappers

21. Rels B

Rels B started his musical career as a producer. In 2014, he put out his initial EP, “Change or Die,” followed by “Player Hater” in 2015. He later published “Boys Don’t Cry” in 2016 and several music videos afterward.

His most recent album, “Happy Birthday Flakko,” came out in 2019. After 2020, Rels B introduced “La Isla LP,” which critics say is his best-realized musical project. This ten-song record covers matters such as heartache, confinement, and his hometown Majorca.

22. Lucho SSJ

Lucho SSJ hails from Barcelona and is best known for his collaborations with some of the biggest names in Spanish hip-hop, such as SFDK, Violadores del Verso, and La Raíz.

He has two EPs, “Ballee” and “Buscandome.” Critics describe his music as a mix of hip-hop and trap, with influences from reggaeton. He has received a lot of praise for his hard-hitting lyrics and powerful delivery.

23. Dollar Selmouni

Dollar Selmouni rose to fame in the late 2000s and is known for his lyrical style.

He is also known for his collaborations with other Spanish rappers, such as C. Tangana and Lirico En La Casa.

He has released several mixtapes, including his most successful, “La Nueva Escuela.” He has also released two studio albums, “Vida Loca’ and ‘Por La Calle.”

24. Farruko

Farruko is a famous Spanish rap artist born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and grew up in Vega Baja.

Farruko first began rapping at a young age, using his talent to get out of trouble with local gangs by writing songs for them.

His first big break came when he met Myspace, and the two started working together. He has released eight studio albums and numerous singles since his debut in 2011. By 2017 his net worth was over $3 million.

Farruko’s style is unique because it mixes reggaeton with other genres like Latin urban music, dancehall, and hip-hop.

25. Anuel AA

Anuel AA rose to fame in the underground Latin trap and reggaeton scene with his 2018 debut album “Real hasta la Muerte.”

Despite legal issues and disputes, Puerto Rican rapper and vocalist Anuel AA have earned much recognition in the Latin music industry.

His acclaimed single, “China,” featuring Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and Karol G, was a significant success, and he also teamed up with Shakira for the track “Me Gusta.”

His second album, “Emmanuel,” also garnered much attention.

Anuel has made history as the first Latin musician to work with UFC for a sports-themed album.

26. Ozuna

Ozuna is a rapper and songwriter born in San Juan.

Since debuting in 2015, he has released several chart-topping singles, including “Si No Te Quiere,” “Dile Que Tu Me Quieres,” “No Quiere Enamorarse,” “El Farsante,” and “Taki Taki,” featuring Selena Gomez, Cardi B, and DJ Snake.

He has also released several studio albums, including “Odisea” and “Aura.” He has likened himself to the Canadian musician Drake, noting that both strive to refrain from disparaging women and hurting young people.

27. Zpu-Zes

ZPU-ZES is a rapper and producer from Granada, Spain. He started his career in 2006 by releasing his first solo album, “Lebuqe Estudio.”

After that, he released an LP called “Contradicziones,” a collaboration with Chiva.

In 2013 ZPU-ZES released “Doce  Lunas.” The album contained 19 songs, including the hit single “Stretch Your Fingers,” which performed well on Spotify and iTunes.

28. Don Patricio

Don Patricio was born in El Hierro and started studying audiovisual communications at Salamanca University in 2011.

He began his musical career in the same year. His demo, “Nuestra Playa sees tu,” was feted as the best original sound at Goya Awards 2012.

In 2019 he published “Contando lunares,” a successful collaboration with Cruz Cafune.

His solo EP “El Regueton esta pa alla” earned him a lot of publicity in 2017.

In 2019 his single “Enchochado de ti” reached number 3 on the Spanish charts. His other single, “Contando Polka dots,” reached number 1 and dominated the charts for three weeks.

29. Daddy Yankee

Daddy Yankee is a Puerto Rican rapper and songwriter. He is considered one of the pioneers of the reggaeton genre and one of the most successful artists of Spanish descent.

He has released over twenty-five albums, many of which have gone multi-platinum, and has had numerous hit singles, including “Gasolina,” “Rompe,” “Descontrol,” and “Lo Que Pasó, Pasó.”

Yankee has collaborated with several other artists, including Pitbull, Don Omar, Akon, and Wisin & Yandel.

He has won numerous awards, including a Latin Grammy and three American Music Awards.

Best Spanish Rappers, Final Thoughts

The Spanish rap scene is a vibrant, diverse, and growing industry. From underground artists to mainstream superstars, many talented Spanish rappers have impacted the genre.

From the classic styles of El Chojin and Pimpinela to the modern sounds of C. Tangana and Bad Bunny, Spanish hip hop has something for everyone.