Recommend 5 Korean trap metal artists
I’m a trap metal artist based in Korea, and I wanted to make this post because I want to introduce Korean trap metal to people in the US.
So here are 5 Korean trap metal artists you should check out:
1. Keith Ape
First up is Keith Ape. I think most people already know him, but surprisingly, a lot of people don’t realize that he’s Korean.
He’s one of the artists who helped put Korean trap and underground rap on the map internationally. I highly recommend checking out MOD: APES BASIC.
https://youtu.be/TbgkD9coEm8?si=SjJWst3bseHYXt0_
2. 0C-JIN
Okay, this one is me 😂
I wanted to promote myself a little too, obviously, but I’m also a trap metal artist based in Korea.
My music is somewhat inspired by artists like NASCAR Aloe, and if you’re into vocal chopping, glitchy sounds, and aggressive experimental production, I think you might like my stuff.
I genuinely have a lot of confidence in my music, so give it a shot.
https://youtu.be/pv-EfDV_vIA?si=d-rjB6oOcGBUwluk
3. atlet
Atlet is a rapper who basically just goes all-in with raw energy.
He’s pretty underground in Korea, but somehow almost everyone who’s into Korean trap metal seems to know him.
If you like harsh vocals, aggressive delivery, and simple trap beats that hit hard, definitely check him out.
https://youtu.be/4UPvcOtX1Sg?si=qRwznmOuYgPuQvKS
4. $ATSUKI
SATSUKI is a female trap metal artist who was pretty unique even compared to the US scene.
She was also Keith Ape’s ex-girlfriend. She doesn’t really make music anymore, but she has a lot of great older tracks on SoundCloud that are definitely worth checking out.
https://youtu.be/I9UE-h9qPZI?si=fxbzvAxdQhmA4WFh
5. Orgetplus
Orgetplus is seriously fucking crazy.
He uses heavily processed, formant-shifted vocals and basically plays around with the beat, making this really unique mix of necrotic trap and experimental trap.
If you’re into weird vocal processing and dark experimental shit, you should definitely check him out.
https://youtu.be/we0j55a8k2s?si=XjPA42JwKwvswguT
So yeah, those are 5 Korean trap metal artists I wanted to introduce.
There are actually a lot more, so if this post gets some good reactions, I might make a Part 2.
Which one was your favorite? Let me know in the comments.