The albums that define
cloud rap.
Our picks for where to start with cloud rap — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top cloud rap artists
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The cloud rap essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Lil Yachty
Let's Start Here
An experimental blend of psychedelic sounds and introspective lyrics that challenges genre boundaries while showcasing vulnerability.
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Lil Uzi Vert
Eternal Atake
A vibrant fusion of trap beats and introspective lyrics layered over psychedelic soundscapes.
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Lil Uzi Vert
Pluto × Baby Pluto
A vibrant blend of trap beats and melodic flows, capturing the synergy between two rap innovators.
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Lil Uzi Vert
Pink Tape
A kaleidoscopic blend of rap styles, merging introspective lyrics with vibrant, experimental production.
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Playboi Carti
Whole Lotta Red
A chaotic blend of punk energy and trap production, capturing the raw essence of modern SoundCloud rap.
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Nav
Bad Habits
A hypnotic blend of cloud rap and trap, layered with introspective lyrics and atmospheric production.
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Lil Yachty
Teenage Emotions
A vibrant blend of melodic hooks and playful lyricism that captures youthful exuberance and emotional complexity.
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Denzel Curry
Ta13oo
A visceral blend of introspective lyricism and aggressive beats that challenges conventional hip-hop norms.
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Denzel Curry
Zuu
A vibrant blend of Southern hip-hop and punk energy, reflecting Denzel Curry's raw and unfiltered essence.
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070 Shake
Glitter
A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and ethereal production that captures the complexities of love and self-discovery.
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PNL
Deux frères
PNL's ethereal blend of cloud rap and introspective lyricism creates a hauntingly atmospheric soundscape.
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PNL
Dans la légende
Lush cloud rap soundscapes intertwine with introspective lyrics over hypnotic beats and ethereal melodies.
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070 Shake
Modus Vivendi
A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and ethereal soundscapes that evoke deep emotional resonance.
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PNL
Le Monde Chico
Ethereal beats blend with introspective lyrics, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that defines contemporary French hip-hop.
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Playboi Carti
Music
A vibrant collage of eclectic beats and catchy hooks that push the boundaries of contemporary rap.
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Vald
XEU
A surreal blend of absurd humor and introspective lyricism wrapped in atmospheric beats.
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John Glacier
The Road to Hell Is Paved with Good Intentions
A kaleidoscopic blend of abstract beats and introspective lyrics exploring the nuances of modern existence.
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PNL
Que la famille
Dreamy beats blend with introspective lyrics, creating an ethereal landscape of French cloud rap.
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Lil Uzi Vert
Eternal Atake 2
A cosmic blend of trap beats and introspective lyrics, capturing Uzi's signature playful yet profound style.
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Trippie Redd
Trip at Knight
A kaleidoscopic blend of melodic hooks, hard-hitting beats, and introspective lyrics that define modern SoundCloud rap.
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Trippie Redd
Mansion Musik
A kaleidoscopic blend of emotional vulnerability and aggressive beats that showcases Trippie Redd's genre-defying artistry.
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Trippie Redd
A Love Letter to You 4
A blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics wrapped in vibrant, genre-blurring production.
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Lil Uzi Vert
1017 vs. The World
A vibrant blend of trap beats and introspective lyrics, showcasing Uzi's emotional depth and melodic flair.
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Lil Uzi Vert
Luv is Rage
A blend of melodic hooks and trap beats reflects a raw, emotional landscape of contemporary rap.
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