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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Playboi Carti
Music
A vibrant collage of eclectic beats and catchy hooks that push the boundaries of contemporary rap.
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Lil Uzi Vert
The Real Uzi
A raw blend of emotive lyricism and ethereal beats, encapsulating the haunting vibe of early SoundCloud 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
A Love Letter to You 3
A genre-blurring collection where introspective lyrics meet melodic hooks and vibrant production.
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A$AP Rocky
Live. Love. ASAP
A$AP Rocky's debut mixtape melds atmospheric beats with laid-back flows, creating a dreamy yet confident exploration of street life.
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A$AP Rocky
Long. Live. ASAP
A$AP Rocky blends atmospheric production with laid-back flows and sharp lyricism, creating a distinctive soundscape that defines modern hip-hop.
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Lil Yachty
Nuthin' 2 Prove
A vibrant blend of playful lyricism and infectious beats that encapsulates the carefree spirit of modern hip-hop.
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Nav
Emergency Tsunami
A blend of introspective lyrics and atmospheric beats, capturing the essence of contemporary cloud rap.
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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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Denzel Curry
Melt My Eyez See Your Future
A kaleidoscopic blend of introspective lyrics and genre-defying beats that traverse hip-hop's boundaries.
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Yung Lean
Unknown Memory
A hazy blend of ethereal beats and introspective lyrics that encapsulate teenage disillusionment.
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Yung Lean
Jonatan
A haunting blend of introspective lyrics and minimalist beats envelops the listener in an ethereal cloud rap experience.
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Denzel Curry
Imperial
A raw and introspective blend of Southern hip-hop, punk influences, and emotional delivery that captures the struggles of youth.
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Lil B
Angels Exodus
A surreal blend of introspective lyrics and eclectic beats that challenges conventional hip-hop norms.
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Lil B
Rain in England
A surreal blend of introspective lyrics and experimental beats that evoke a dreamlike atmosphere.
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Kitty
Miami Garden Club
A dreamy blend of cloud rap and experimental pop filled with introspective lyrics and lush soundscapes.
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Ken Carson
More Chaos
An explosive blend of trap and cloud rap that immerses listeners in chaotic yet hypnotic sonic landscapes.
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Face
Mysterious Ways
A fusion of introspective lyrics and atmospheric beats, blending cloud rap with trap influences.
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Bladee
333
A dreamlike fusion of cloud rap and experimental pop, intertwining ethereal beats with introspective lyricism.
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Bladee
Spiderr
Ethereal melodies blend with introspective lyrics and experimental beats, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
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Lil Xan
Total Xanarchy
A kaleidoscopic blend of airy melodies and introspective lyrics that capture the anxieties of youth.
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