Bands & artists like Digital Underground

If you like Digital Underground, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

A Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest

Guide

Their use of jazzy samples and playful lyricism creates a similar blend of funk and hip-hop that resonates with Digital Underground's style.

East Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop hip-hop
The Pharcyde

The Pharcyde

Guide

With their alternative approach to hip-hop and emphasis on storytelling, they share a funky, laid-back vibe akin to Digital Underground.

West Coast hip-hop
De La Soul

De La Soul

Guide

Known for their eclectic sampling and positive messages, their sound embodies the same playful experimentation found in Digital Underground's music.

East Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop hip-hop
Jurassic 5

Jurassic 5

Their fusion of old-school hip-hop with live instrumentation mirrors the rhythmic grooves and layered samples characteristic of Digital Underground.

alternative hip-hop
OutKast

OutKast

Guide

Their innovative mix of funk, soul, and hip-hop parallels the buoyant tension and celebratory elements present in Digital Underground's tracks.

East Coast hip-hop Southern hip-hop hip-hop
Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill

Their unique blend of hip-hop with Latin influences and heavy beats aligns well with the rhythmic complexity found in Digital Underground's music.

Latin hip-hop West Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop
Gnarls Barkley

Gnarls Barkley

Combining elements of soul, funk, and hip-hop, their sound captures a similar experimental spirit that resonates with Digital Underground's aesthetic.

alternative rock contemporary R&B electronic music
Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi

Guide

His introspective lyrics paired with eclectic production styles evoke a contemplative mood reminiscent of the duality in Digital Underground's work.

alternative hip-hop alternative rock contemporary R&B

Common questions

Who sounds like Digital Underground?

Artists similar to Digital Underground include A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde, De La Soul and Jurassic 5. Each shares elements of Digital Underground's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Digital Underground?

Digital Underground is primarily known for funk, hip-hop and alternative hip-hop. The music pulses with rhythmic grooves and layered samples, creating a buoyant tension that propels the listener through moments of both celebration and contemplation.

Where should I start if I like Digital Underground?

If you enjoy Digital Underground, start with A Tribe Called Quest — their album "Midnight Marauders" is a great entry point. Their use of jazzy samples and playful lyricism creates a similar blend of funk and hip-hop that resonates with Digital Underground's style.