If you like J Dilla, try these artists

If you like J Dilla, 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

Pete Rock

Pete Rock

Shared genres: alternative hip-hop, instrumental hip hop

East Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop experimental hip-hop
Jon Bellion

Jon Bellion

Shared genres: alternative hip-hop, hip-hop, soul

alternative hip-hop alternative rock contemporary R&B
Fugees

Fugees

Shared genres: alternative hip-hop, hip-hop, soul

alternative hip-hop hip-hop rapping
The Roots

The Roots

Shared genres: alternative hip-hop, hip-hop, soul

alternative hip-hop alternative rock conscious hip-hop
Bilal

Bilal

Shared genres: alternative hip-hop, soul

alternative hip-hop rhythm and blues soul
Beck

Beck

Guide

Shared genres: alternative hip-hop, soul

alternative hip-hop alternative rock anti-folk
Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe

Shared genres: alternative hip-hop, soul

alternative hip-hop funk rhythm and blues
Kelis

Kelis

Shared genres: alternative hip-hop, soul

alternative hip-hop neo soul rhythm and blues

Common questions

Who sounds like J Dilla?

Artists similar to J Dilla include Pete Rock, Jon Bellion, Fugees and The Roots. Each shares elements of J Dilla's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is J Dilla?

J Dilla is primarily known for hip-hop, soul and alternative hip-hop. Dilla's music pulses with an offbeat groove that feels both intimate and expansive, rich with layered samples that breathe alongside syncopated rhythms.

Where should I start if I like J Dilla?

If you enjoy J Dilla, start with Pete Rock — their album "PeteStrumentals 3" is a great entry point. Shared genres: alternative hip-hop, instrumental hip hop