The albums that define
punk rap.
Our picks for where to start with punk rap — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
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The punk rap essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
XXXTentacion
17
A raw exploration of emotional turmoil, blending introspective lyrics with minimalist production and haunting melodies.
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XXXTentacion
Skins
A raw and fragmented exploration of vulnerability, laced with emotional intensity and minimalist production.
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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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Chief Keef
Almighty So 2
A raw blend of drill beats and confessional lyrics, capturing the chaos of modern life in Chicago.
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Chief Keef
Almighty DP 2
A raw and unfiltered exploration of street life, layered with heavy beats and Chief Keef's signature vocal style.
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Ski Mask the Slump God
You Will Regret
A frenetic blend of absurd humor and rapid-fire flows over playful, bass-heavy beats.
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$uicideboy$
Sing Me a Lullaby, My Sweet Temptation
A raw and confessional blend of emo rap and horrorcore, pulsating with dark beats and introspective lyrics.
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Death Grips
The Powers That B
A chaotic blend of abrasive beats, frenetic vocals, and experimental soundscapes that defy genre boundaries.
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Death Grips
Bottomless Pit
A relentless barrage of abrasive beats, chaotic vocals, and disorienting samples that defy conventional genre boundaries.
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6ix9ine
TattleTales
A frenetic blend of trap beats and aggressive lyrics reflecting a tumultuous personal journey.
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6ix9ine
Dummy Boy
A chaotic blend of aggressive beats and brash lyrics that embody a punk-infused take on modern hip-hop.
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Ski Mask the Slump God
Beware the Book of Eli
A frenetic blend of playful lyricism and trap beats that encapsulates the chaos of modern hip-hop.
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Lil Pump
Lil Pump
A frenetic blend of trap beats and catchy hooks that epitomizes the SoundCloud rap explosion.
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Lil Pump
Lil Pump 2
A frenetic blend of punk rap and trap beats, overflowing with Lil Pump's signature braggadocio and exuberance.
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$uicideboy$
New World Depression
A raw blend of emo rap and punk-infused aggression that captures existential despair and resilience.
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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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Denzel Curry
32 Zel/Planet Shrooms
A surreal blend of cloud rap and punk-infused energy, with introspective lyrics woven through heavy beats.
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Danny Brown
Hawaiian Snow
A kaleidoscopic blend of psychedelic beats and gritty narratives that challenge conventional hip-hop norms.
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Danny Brown
XXX
A chaotic blend of raw lyricism and avant-garde production that defies hip-hop conventions.
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Playboi Carti
Die Lit
Die Lit is an explosive blend of haunting beats and charismatic ad-libs that redefine contemporary rap.
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Vic Mensa
Innanetape
A vibrant blend of introspective lyrics and playful beats that encapsulates the essence of youthful exploration.
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Vic Mensa
The Autobiography
A raw and introspective fusion of hip-hop and punk that explores personal struggles and societal issues.
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Rico Nasty
Sugar Trap 2
A bold fusion of punk energy and trap beats driven by fierce, unapologetic lyricism.
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Rico Nasty
Nightmare Vacation
A chaotic fusion of punk rap and trap that unleashes Rico Nasty's fierce persona and unfiltered creativity.
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