Hypnotic, gritty and heartfelt. That sums up Natos y Waor—real names Gonzalo Cidre and Fernando Hisado—the hip-hop heroes of Madrid’s Aluche district. The duo’s lyrics frequently paint a tough picture of life for young people, all set to propulsive beats as dreamy melodies float above driving raps. They met in Madrid in 2010, releasing their first record a year later and going on to produce albums like 2015’s award-winning Martes 13 and 2022’s atmospheric Luna Llena. Whether it’s 2018’s mesmeric “Piratas” or 2022’s bold slice of life “Platos rotos”, these tracks have soul and style.