The albums that define
soundcloud rap.
Our picks for where to start with soundcloud rap — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
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The soundcloud 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.
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XXXTentacion
17
A raw exploration of emotional turmoil, blending introspective lyrics with minimalist production and haunting melodies.
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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
A vibrant fusion of trap beats and introspective lyrics layered over psychedelic soundscapes.
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Young Thug
Slime Language 2
Dynamic collaborations and vibrant flows create a high-energy carnival of Southern hip-hop styles and infectious melodies.
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Young Thug
Slime Season
An exuberant blend of off-kilter melodies, playful wordplay, and genre-defying production that pushes hip-hop boundaries.
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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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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 3
A genre-blurring collection where introspective lyrics meet melodic hooks and vibrant production.
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Chief Keef
Sorry 4 the Weight
A raw and relentless fusion of drill beats and confessional lyricism that defines Chief Keef's evolution.
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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
Harverd Dropout
A brash and colorful blend of trap beats and catchy hooks that epitomizes the SoundCloud rap wave.
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Kodak Black
When I Was Dead
A raw blend of introspective lyrics and Southern trap beats that showcase Kodak's unfiltered perspective.
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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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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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6ix9ine
Day69: Graduation Day
Explosive beats and aggressive flows collide in a chaotic yet compelling showcase of modern hip-hop bravado.
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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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Juice WRLD
Legends Never Die
A haunting blend of confessional lyrics and melodic hooks that explore vulnerability and loss.
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Juice WRLD
Goodbye & Good Riddance
A heartfelt blend of emo rap and melodic hooks that captures the pain of young heartbreak and existential dread.
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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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Yung Lean
Frost God
A surreal blend of emotive lyricism and atmospheric beats draped in a chill, introspective vibe.
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Yung Lean
Warlord
A hazy blend of introspective lyrics and minimalist beats that evoke a dreamlike, urban landscape.
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Kodak Black
Lil B.I.G. Pac
A raw blend of introspective lyrics and Southern trap beats, reflecting Kodak's complex persona and struggles.
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