If you like N.W.A., try these artists

If you like N.W.A., 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.

West Coast hip-hop gangsta rap hardcore hip-hop old-school hip-hop political hip-hop

Artists to try next

Arabian Prince

Shared genres: West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, old-school hip-hop

G-funk West Coast hip-hop electro

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Brother Arab

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Ice-T

Shared genres: West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

West Coast hip-hop gangsta rap golden age hip-hop

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O.G. Original Gangster

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Tupac Shakur

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Shared genres: West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, 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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Too Short

Shared genres: West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

G-funk West Coast hip-hop crunk

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Short Dog's in the House

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Sticky Fingaz

Shared genres: gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop gangsta rap hardcore hip-hop

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Black Trash: The Autobiography of Kirk Jones

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UGK

Shared genres: gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

Southern hip-hop country rap dirty south

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Dirty Money

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Mystikal

Shared genres: gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

Southern hip-hop crunk dirty rap

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Unpredictable

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Twista

Shared genres: gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop

Midwest hip-hop chopper gangsta rap

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Resurrection

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Common questions

Who sounds like N.W.A.?

Artists similar to N.W.A. include Arabian Prince, Ice-T, Tupac Shakur and Too Short. Each shares elements of N.W.A.'s sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is N.W.A.?

N.W.A. is primarily known for gangsta rap, hardcore hip-hop and West Coast hip-hop. Featuring heavy beats that pulse with an urgent intensity, N.W.A's tracks are characterized by tight rhythms and harsh vocal deliveries that challenge listeners to engage with unsettling narratives.

Where should I start if I like N.W.A.?

If you enjoy N.W.A., start with Arabian Prince — their album "Brother Arab" is a great entry point. Shared genres: West Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, old-school hip-hop