hip hop tuga
what it is
Portuguese hip hop (Hip hop português) more usually known as Hip Hop Tuga is the Portuguese variety of hip hop music. Hip Hop Tuga is different from mainstream hip hop because it has strong influences from African music from Lusophone Africa, Reggae, and Portuguese Fado. It is often performed by African-Portuguese artists, descendants from African immigrants that came to Portugal after the independence of its former African colonies.
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What is hip hop tuga?
Portuguese hip hop (Hip hop português) more usually known as Hip Hop Tuga is the Portuguese variety of hip hop music. Hip Hop Tuga is different from mainstream hip hop because it has strong influences from African music from Lusophone Africa, Reggae, and Portuguese Fado. It is often performed by African-Portuguese artists, descendants from African immigrants that came to Portugal after the independence of its former African colonies.
What are good hip hop tuga albums to start with?
Try Vários Sons PT.1 by Krazye Loko, Nenhuma História Acaba by UNO, and Caos Harmónico by Ícaro SDR.
Who are some women making hip hop tuga?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/hip-hop-tuga/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making hip hop tuga, from mainstream to underground.
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