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
Masta Killa
East Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap
Angel Haze
Midwest hip-hop, hip-hop
Youssoupha
hip-hop
Killer Mike
Atlanta hip-hop, Southern hip-hop
Lars Vaular
Gloc-9
Pinoy hip hop, political hip-hop
Jon Bellion
alternative rock, contemporary R&B
Mykki Blanco
Saul Williams
electronica, hip-hop
Kevin Abstract
alternative R&B, alternative rock
Aminé
West Coast hip-hop, contemporary R&B
Lil B
West Coast hip-hop, ambient music
Odd Future
Grandson
alternative rock, electronic dance music
Digital Underground
West Coast hip-hop, funk
GoldLink
contemporary R&B, 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.
