alternative hip-hop
subgenre of hip-hop music that encompasses a wide range of styles that are not typically identified as mainstream
415 artists in the catalog.
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Divine Styler
Jel
Eyedea
Idle Warship
Odd Nosdam
Scarub
The Lost Children of Babylon
Taboo Nawasha
electro, hip-hop
Rakaa
Zucchini Drive
The Procussions
Jordan Andrew
indie pop, pop music
Akrobatik
hip-hop
Flavor Flav
hip-hop
Tuuttimörkö
Grayskul
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.
