I prefer hip-hop in languages other than English, mostly because with the majority of American Rap or Hip-Hop I can't get past the subject matter enough to enjoy the music. Listening to foreign rap reduces the voice to another instrument (Same theory as Sigur Ros or Cold War Kids' Cryptomnesia.)

I really like French rap, the language just seems to flow together more naturally.

I've also been pretty stupid addicted to The Pillows and Brain Failure lately. Brain Failure in particular gets points for maintaining true Punk essence when most bands don't really seem to have a lot to rebel against. Punks from Beijing? Win.