Where to Start with rap rock

cross-genre fusing vocal and instrumental elements of hip-hop with various forms of rock

165 artists

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rap rock Artists

About rap rock

What is rap rock?

cross-genre fusing vocal and instrumental elements of hip-hop with various forms of rock

Where should I start with rap rock?

Start with "Licensed to Ill" by Beastie Boys. It captures what makes rap rock worth exploring.

What are the best rap rock albums?

The rap rock albums worth hearing first: "Licensed to Ill" by Beastie Boys, "Rage Against the Machine" by Rage Against the Machine, "Skins" by XXXTentacion, "The Battle of Los Angeles" by Rage Against the Machine and "Live & Rare" by Rage Against the Machine.

How many rap rock artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 165 rap rock artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.