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
MF DOOM
East Coast hip-hop, underground hip-hop
The Roots
alternative rock, conscious hip-hop
Pete Rock
East Coast hip-hop, experimental hip-hop
Jungle Brothers
Hopsin
West Coast hip-hop, comedy hip-hop
Fun Lovin' Criminals
alternative rock, funk
Die Antwoord
electronic dance music
Carl Brave
indie pop
Busdriver
abstract hip-hop, experimental hip-hop
Roots Manuva
dub music, trip hop
CupcakKe
dirty rap, hip-hop
Bilal
rhythm and blues, soul
Gym Class Heroes
Danny Brown
experimental hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop
Brother Ali
hip-hop
K.I.Z
hip-hop
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.
