The capital of Azerbaijan, Baki, is the biggest, richest, and most cosmopolitan city in the country, so its no surprise that it produces the majority of known rap in the country. But that doesn't mean it holds a monopoly on Azerbaijani beats and flow. Ganja (technically its Gǝncǝ, don't get too excited) is the second largest city and has a burgeoning arts scene (illustrated partially by an awesome Open Mic project by two PCVs) that has been producing some of its own rappers.
Rǝhmǝn Atǝş and RG have produced a solid mixtape featuring numerous as-not-seen-in-Baki rappers. Intro track Söz Qǝplǝri begins with an air raid alarm (which is basically like an arrow through my hip-hop heart) and standard name checks and barrels ahead over a NES inspired beat.
Elşan ft Rǝhmǝn Atǝş - Söz Qǝplǝri (which loosely translates to 'Word Bombs')
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