With each sect of the underground scene exploring different themes and concepts, there are endless possibilities for what could come next. One corner of the community that has been alive and well since the earliest days of hip hop is blending ones music with fear inciting, nightmare causing lyrics. While many have tried this, creating horrifying lyrics that resonate with an audience can be just as difficult as developing a script for a scary movie. These 7 artists embody what is means to be truly terrifying rapper; creating scenes through distinct imagery that wouldn’t even be portrayed in the highest acclaimed horror films.
- Socio
Making terrifying promises, Socio has stepped on the scene with a force that tells he is not to be messed with. His energy glistens with danger and confidence. While still lesser known, Socio has been consistent with his terrifying content, only beginning less than a year ago. His 2017 EP Condemn was released just 5 months into his career, and set the tone for other notable singles such as “1000 Ways to Kill” (Prod. Xerogi) and “End His Night” (Prod. D Rein).
- STAIN
Creating shocking lyrics that are reminiscent to the caliber of early Odd Future, STAIN has been consistently surprising audiences. His lyrics go beyond simply scary and go into the land of unspeakable, leaving one saying “Did I really just hear that?” The self-proclaimed ‘Gross Boi’ is a boundary pushing lyricist with mountains of potential.
- BreezySupreme
BreezySupreme is an artist who has been unapologetically striking fear into the hearts of listeners. His recent WORLD DESTRUCTION TOUR EP has embodied the ‘goth rap’ and ‘rock influenced trap’ styles. His lyrics touch on terrifying subjects, include vocal stylings that send chills down one’s spine, and isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of horror and hip hop.
- preachernicky
preachernicky has re-imagined horrifying lyrics by pushing content that drops the jaw of his listeners. One thing is clear when listening to his music: he doesn’t care what you think. A connecting factor of his music is the inability to name what he will say next. Shock factor means nothing to preachernicky, however his lyrics posses it in tenfold.
- VOHRTEX
VOHRTEX has been a name to watch in the underground for years, compelling audiences with a dark, deep, and easily identifiable sound. VOHRTEX has more than attempted to blend the lines of modern hip hop and hardcore; he has demolished it. With terrifying themes to match, VOHRTEX is a gamechanger in terrifying music.
- MKULTRA
Another well known face is the lyrically compelling MKLULTRA, who beyond his undeniable writing talent, has an astounding amount of technical skill to his delivery. He never fails to provide grimey sounds that are beautiful in the ugliest ways.
- gizmo
If anyone should come to the mind when discussing terrifying rappers, it is gizmo. Each track commands authority, mixes bone chilling vocal stylings, and reminds audiences he’s not to be tested. His no prisoners style has gained a significant following, and has continued to evolve and become significantly more chilling. gizmo creates horror-scapes for his audiences to get lost in, and makes no promises they’ll ever find their way out.