Where to Start with alternative hip-hop
subgenre of hip-hop music that encompasses a wide range of styles that are not typically identified as mainstream
415 artists
Best alternative hip-hop Albums to Start With
alternative hip-hop Artists
Chali 2na
hip-hop
Scott Herren
K’naan Warsame
reggae fusion, world music
CunninLynguists
Pashanim
German hip-hop, trap music
Swollen Members
Robb Banks
Southern hip-hop, cloud rap
Buck 65
blues, country music
Ratking
Ali sorena
MRG
hip-hop, pop rap
Undergrunn
Norwegian hip hop, hip-hop
Ugly Duckling
Dälek
Shawn Chrystopher
hip-hop, neo-psychedelia
Stereo MCs
alternative dance, electronica
About alternative hip-hop
What is alternative hip-hop?
subgenre of hip-hop music that encompasses a wide range of styles that are not typically identified as mainstream
Where should I start with alternative hip-hop?
Start with "3 Feet High and Rising" by De La Soul. It captures what makes alternative hip-hop worth exploring.
What are the best alternative hip-hop albums?
The alternative hip-hop albums worth hearing first: "3 Feet High and Rising" by De La Soul, "Licensed to Ill" by Beastie Boys, "King's Disease" by Nas, "King's Disease III" by Nas and "Black Panther" by Kendrick Lamar.
How many alternative hip-hop artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 415 alternative hip-hop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
