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
Ensi
hardcore hip-hop, hip-hop
Black Star
Kid Sister
hip-hop, neo soul
Jidenna
contemporary R&B, hip-hop
U-God
East Coast hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop
K.Flay
indie rock
Dominic Fike
alternative rock, indie pop
Aceyalone
experimental hip-hop, hip-hop
Inspectah Deck
East Coast hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop
Abd al Malik
rapping
070 Shake
cloud rap, hip-hop
Fort Minor
Bahamadia
Mr. Lif
hip-hop
Oxxxymiron
conscious hip-hop, grime
Tommy Genesis
experimental hip-hop, house music
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.
