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
Tommy Genesis
experimental hip-hop, house music
Domo Genesis
MC Paul Barman
Riz Ahmed
UK rap, conscious hip-hop
Residente
Latin trap, reggaeton
Isaiah Rashad
Southern hip-hop
Awkwafina
Hodgy
Flatbush Zombies
N.A.S.A.
Abhi the Nomad
conscious hip-hop, pop music
Rael
Das Racist
Northern State
indie rock
André 3000
Atlanta hip-hop, Southern hip-hop
Lyrics Born
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.
