The albums that define
emo rap.
Our picks for where to start with emo rap — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top emo rap artists
Start with one of these.
The emo rap essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
XXXTentacion
Skins
A raw and fragmented exploration of vulnerability, laced with emotional intensity and minimalist production.
Start here
XXXTentacion
?
A raw blend of introspective lyricism and minimalist production that captures emotional turmoil and vulnerability.
Start here
Lil Uzi Vert
Eternal Atake
A vibrant fusion of trap beats and introspective lyrics layered over psychedelic soundscapes.
Start here
Lil Uzi Vert
Pluto × Baby Pluto
A vibrant blend of trap beats and melodic flows, capturing the synergy between two rap innovators.
Start here
Lil Uzi Vert
Pink Tape
A kaleidoscopic blend of rap styles, merging introspective lyrics with vibrant, experimental production.
Start here
Lil Peep
Hellboy
A haunting blend of emo rap and lo-fi beats that encapsulates raw vulnerability and youthful angst.
Start here
Lil Peep
Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1
Emo-inflected melodies intertwine with raw, confessional lyrics and lo-fi production, creating an intimate sonic landscape.
Start here
XXXTentacion
17
A raw exploration of emotional turmoil, blending introspective lyrics with minimalist production and haunting melodies.
Start here
The Kid Laroi
F*ck Love
Melodic hooks intertwine with raw, confessional lyrics, blending emo rap and contemporary R&B in a captivating way.
Start here
Lil Uzi Vert
Eternal Atake 2
A cosmic blend of trap beats and introspective lyrics, capturing Uzi's signature playful yet profound style.
Start here
Casper
XOXO
A raw blend of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks interwoven with emo-infused hip-hop beats.
Start here
Lil Peep
Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2
A haunting blend of emo rap and lo-fi melodies that evoke deep emotional vulnerability and introspection.
Start here
Lil Peep
Everybody's Everything
A raw blend of emo rap and alternative rock, infused with introspective lyrics and lo-fi production.
Start here
Lil Uzi Vert
1017 vs. The World
A vibrant blend of trap beats and introspective lyrics, showcasing Uzi's emotional depth and melodic flair.
Start here
XXXTentacion
ItWasntEnough
Emotional vulnerability collides with raw aggression in short, impactful bursts of SoundCloud rap and punk rock energy.
Start here
XXXTentacion
Members Only, Vol. 2
A raw, frenetic blend of emo rap and hardcore hip-hop that captures angst and vulnerability.
Start here
XXXTentacion
Look at Me: The Album
A raw and turbulent exploration of emotion, merging elements of emo rap with experimental beats and introspective lyrics.
Start here
XXXTentacion
A Ghetto Christmas Carol
A raw and introspective blend of lo-fi beats and haunting melodies that reflect emotional turmoil.
Start here
Trippie Redd
!
An eclectic blend of emo rap and melodic hooks, wrapped in introspective lyrics and dynamic production.
Start here
Trippie Redd
A Love Letter to You 4
A blend of melodic hooks and introspective lyrics wrapped in vibrant, genre-blurring production.
Start here
Trippie Redd
Trip at Knight
A kaleidoscopic blend of melodic hooks, hard-hitting beats, and introspective lyrics that define modern SoundCloud rap.
Start here
Trippie Redd
A Love Letter to You 3
A genre-blurring collection where introspective lyrics meet melodic hooks and vibrant production.
Start here
Trippie Redd
Mansion Musik
A kaleidoscopic blend of emotional vulnerability and aggressive beats that showcases Trippie Redd's genre-defying artistry.
Start here
XXXTentacion
Revenge
A raw and visceral blend of punk-infused hip-hop and emotional vulnerability, capturing a tumultuous inner landscape.
Start here
