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Series 1: 2. The New Wave of Irish Rap

The Irish rap scene has existed for decades but has been long overlooked and overshadowed by rappers in the US and UK. So FOS and Ransom head to the Republic of Ireland to meet some of the Irish rappers who are making noise. In FOS’s first time overseas, the duo meet JYellowL in Dublin. The Nigerian Irish artist has huge talent and was recently featured on the Fifa soundtrack, but he finds it difficult to feel accepted as an Irish rapper. \n\nThe next stop is Tallaght, where teenage viral sensations Cal and Pepper have become local celebrities and are challenging the perception of Irish rap. The sad loss of both of their brothers has motivated Cal and Pepper to go all the way, and they won’t stop until they are millionaires. But Irish rap isn’t all about the city life. Next, Ransom and FOS take the van across to Port Arlington, an area that has suffered from job and industry losses. It’s here that the Lemon Pie Collective are based – a group of mates who struggle to be taken seriously as rappers in their local area. But they are pushing on regardless, building a stage in the local pub to unite the locals and showcase their sound.

Source: BBC 1