If you like Timbuktu, try these artists

If you like Timbuktu, 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.

underground hip-hop

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Big L

Shared genres: underground hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop gangsta rap hardcore hip-hop

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Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous

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Kool Keith

Shared genres: underground hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop abstract hip-hop alternative hip-hop

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The Return of Dr. Octagon

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Kool G Rap

Shared genres: underground hip-hop

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

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Roots of Evil

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Brotha Lynch Hung

Shared genres: underground hip-hop

G-funk West Coast hip-hop gangsta rap

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Dinner and a Movie

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Busdriver

Shared genres: underground hip-hop

abstract hip-hop alternative hip-hop experimental hip-hop

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The Weather

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Earl Sweatshirt

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West Coast hip-hop abstract hip-hop alternative hip-hop

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I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside: An Album By Earl Sweatshirt

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Masta Killa

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East Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop gangsta rap

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Loyalty Is Royalty

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R.A. the Rugged Man

Shared genres: underground hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop gangsta rap hardcore hip-hop

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Legendary Classics Volume 1

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Common questions

Who sounds like Timbuktu?

Artists similar to Timbuktu include Big L, Kool Keith, Kool G Rap and Brotha Lynch Hung. Each shares elements of Timbuktu's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Timbuktu?

Timbuktu is primarily known for underground hip-hop. Timbuktu’s music pulses with rhythmic precision, layering textured beats that emphasize tension and release while guiding listeners through intricate lyrical landscapes.

Where should I start if I like Timbuktu?

If you enjoy Timbuktu, start with Big L — their album "Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous" is a great entry point. Shared genres: underground hip-hop