Guinean hip hop

Guinea is a West Africa country, not much known internationally for any variety of popular music. Nevertheless, there is a local hip hop music scene, which has produced one crew with an international reputation, Kill Point, which has toured across West Africa. Many groups use Guinean folk rhythm and styles in their music. The Guinean Africa Rap Festival is held in Conakry. Dy Allo: A Guinean born rapper who is currently rising in the Canadian r... more

Guinea is a West Africa country, not much known internationally for any variety of popular music. Nevertheless, there is a local hip hop music scene, which has produced one crew with an international reputation, Kill Point, which has toured across West Africa. Many groups use Guinean folk rhythm and styles in their music. The Guinean Africa Rap Festival is held in Conakry. Dy Allo: A Guinean born rapper who is currently rising in the Canadian rap circuit. His music can be heard at www.myspace.com/johnblaze7. less