political hip-hop
subgenre of hip-hop music that emerged in the 1980s as a form of political expression and activism
58 artists in the catalog.
Guides for political hip-hop artists
Top political hip-hop albums
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All political hip-hop artists
Rakim
East Coast hip-hop, conscious hip-hop
Gloc-9
Pinoy hip hop, alternative hip-hop
Médine
French hip-hop, anti-racist music
Nekfeu
French hip-hop, rapping
Grandson
alternative hip-hop, alternative rock
Salome MC
Iranian hip hop
Prozak
hip-hop, horrorcore
dead prez
Riz Ahmed
UK rap, alternative hip-hop
Rim'K
hip-hop
Lowkey
Keny Arkana
anti-racist music, hip-hop
Tom MacDonald
hip-hop
Kneecap
hip-hop, rapping
Arabian Prince
G-funk, West Coast hip-hop
DJ Yella
West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap
About political hip-hop
What is political hip-hop?
subgenre of hip-hop music that emerged in the 1980s as a form of political expression and activism
Where should I start with political hip-hop?
Start with "GNX" by Kendrick Lamar. It captures what makes political hip-hop worth exploring.
What are the best political hip-hop albums?
The political hip-hop albums worth hearing first: "GNX" by Kendrick Lamar, "King's Disease" by Nas, "King's Disease III" by Nas, "Black Panther" by Kendrick Lamar and "DAMN." by Kendrick Lamar.
How many political hip-hop artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 58 political hip-hop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.
