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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3 Feet High and Rising
De La Soul · 1989
Top alternative hip-hop albums
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Paper Tiger
The Knux
I Self Devine
Self Jupiter
hip-hop
Ad-Rock
hardcore punk, hip-hop
Phat Kat
hip-hop
Sixtoo
DJ Abilities
Qwazaar
underground hip-hop
The Chicharones
Lil Lotus
emo, emo rap
J. Luis
hip-hop, pop rap
Mike Hitt
East Coast hip-hop, hip-hop
Dark Time Sunshine
Jack Splash
soul
Josh Dun
alternative rock, indie pop
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.
