The albums that define
hip house.
Our picks for where to start with hip house — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top hip house artists
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The hip house essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Azealia Banks
Fantasea
A whirlwind of eclectic beats and sharp, bold lyrics that blend hip-house with dance-pop sensibilities.
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Azealia Banks
Slay-Z
An energetic blend of hip house and dance-pop, pulsating with fierce confidence and playful lyricism.
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Pitbull
Globalization
A vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and pop hooks that invites listeners to celebrate life and unity.
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will.i.am
Must B 21
A vibrant fusion of hip-hop, dance, and electronic beats designed to energize any party atmosphere.
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will.i.am
#willpower
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic beats and pop hooks designed for dance floors and radio play.
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Pitbull
Money Is Still a Major Issue
A vibrant mix of dance-pop and reggaeton that ignites the party spirit with infectious beats.
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Flo Rida
Good Feeling
Euphoric anthems blend pulsating beats with catchy hooks, creating a dancefloor-ready soundscape.
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Flo Rida
R.O.O.T.S.
A vibrant blend of hip-hop and EDM, pulsating with infectious hooks and celebratory energy.
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Kid Cudi
Free
A surreal blend of introspective lyrics and experimental soundscapes that oscillate between hope and despair.
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Kid Cudi
Insano (Nitro Mega)
A vibrant fusion of alternative hip-hop and neo-psychedelia that transcends conventional genre boundaries.
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Dizzee Rascal
Boy in da Corner
A raw, electrifying fusion of garage beats and sharp lyrical wit that captures London's gritty urban landscape.
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Dizzee Rascal
The Fifth
A vibrant fusion of grime and bassline that pulses with energy and sharp lyrical wit.
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m-flo
Beat Space Nine
A vibrant fusion of hip-hop beats and J-pop melodies layered with playful lyricism and catchy hooks.
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m-flo
Cosmicolor
A vibrant blend of J-pop and hip-hop that radiates infectious energy and captivating melodies.
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Jul
Lacrizeomic
A vibrant blend of hip-hop and house, pulsating with energetic beats and sharp lyrical commentary.
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Jul
Dans ma paranoïa
A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and streetwise lyrics that captures urban life in contemporary France.
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Far East Movement
Identity
A vibrant fusion of electronic beats and hip-hop rhythms layered with introspective lyrics and catchy hooks.
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LMFAO
Party Rock
High-energy beats and infectious hooks create a party atmosphere that invites listeners to dance.
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Far East Movement
Free Wired
A vibrant fusion of electro hop and hip house that ignites dance floors with infectious energy.
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Happy Mondays
Squirrel and G-Man Twenty Four Hour Party People Plastic Face Carnt Smile (White Out)
A kaleidoscopic blend of euphoric beats and loose, irreverent lyrics that encapsulates the spirit of late '80s Britain.
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Happy Mondays
Yes Please!
A kaleidoscopic blend of alternative rock and hip house, swirling with infectious grooves and surreal lyricism.
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DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper
A vibrant blend of playful storytelling and infectious beats that captures the essence of late '80s hip-hop.
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DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
Homebase
A vibrant fusion of hip-hop, funk, and R&B that captures summer's carefree essence.
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Redfoo
Party Rock Mansion
A high-energy blend of party anthems infused with playful lyrics and infectious beats.
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