If you like Kery James, try these artists

If you like Kery James, 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.

French hip-hop conscious hip-hop hardcore hip-hop

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Nas

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Shared genres: conscious hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop boom bap

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King's Disease III

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Tupac Shakur

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Shared genres: conscious hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop

G-funk West Coast hip-hop conscious hip-hop

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Don't Go 2 Sleep

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KRS-One

Shared genres: conscious hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop boom bap conscious hip-hop

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Survival Skills

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Kendrick Lamar

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Shared genres: conscious hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop

West Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop conscious hip-hop

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Good Kid, M.A.A.D City

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Lil Wayne

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Shared genres: hardcore hip-hop

Southern hip-hop bounce music dirty south

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Like Father, Like Son

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50 Cent

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Shared genres: hardcore hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop gangsta rap hardcore hip-hop

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Guess Who's Back?

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Dr. Dre

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Shared genres: hardcore hip-hop

G-funk West Coast hip-hop gangsta rap

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The Chronic

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Wu-Tang Clan

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Shared genres: hardcore hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop gangsta rap hardcore hip-hop

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Once Upon a Time in Shaolin

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Common questions

Who sounds like Kery James?

Artists similar to Kery James include Nas, Tupac Shakur, KRS-One and Kendrick Lamar. Each shares elements of Kery James's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Kery James?

Kery James is primarily known for hardcore hip-hop, French hip-hop and conscious hip-hop. With incisive rhythms that pulse with urgency and dense layers of vocal delivery, Kery James's music creates an atmosphere ripe for reflection and activism.

Where should I start if I like Kery James?

If you enjoy Kery James, start with Nas — their album "King's Disease III" is a great entry point. Shared genres: conscious hip-hop, hardcore hip-hop