If you like Eric B. & Rakim, try these artists

If you like Eric B. & Rakim, 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

Kool G Rap

Kool G Rap

Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop gangsta rap golden age hip-hop
KRS-One

KRS-One

Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop boom bap conscious hip-hop
Nas

Nas

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Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop boom bap
Kool Keith

Kool Keith

Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop abstract hip-hop alternative hip-hop
Fat Joe

Fat Joe

Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop Latin hip-hop boom bap
Lil' Kim

Lil' Kim

Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop contemporary R&B dirty rap
Cam'ron

Cam'ron

Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop gangsta rap hardcore hip-hop
Big Pun

Big Pun

Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop Latin hip-hop boom bap

Common questions

Who sounds like Eric B. & Rakim?

Artists similar to Eric B. & Rakim include Kool G Rap, KRS-One, Nas and Kool Keith. Each shares elements of Eric B. & Rakim's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Eric B. & Rakim?

Eric B. & Rakim is primarily known for East Coast hip-hop. An insistent groove underpins dense layers of percussion and melody, creating a hypnotic pulse that drives Rakim's intricate rhymes forward.

Where should I start if I like Eric B. & Rakim?

If you enjoy Eric B. & Rakim, start with Kool G Rap — their album "Roots of Evil" is a great entry point. Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop