Bands & artists like YNW Melly

If you like YNW Melly, 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.

Southern hip-hop contemporary R&B drill gangsta rap hardcore hip-hop

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Juice WRLD

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Known for his melodic rap style and emotional lyrics, Juice WRLD shares a similar blend of catchy hooks and introspective themes.

SoundCloud rap alternative hip-hop alternative rock

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Legends Never Die

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Lil Durk

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His incorporation of melodic elements within drill beats aligns well with YNW Melly's sound, creating a seamless blend of intensity and melody.

Chicago drill Chicago hip-hop Midwest hip-hop

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Bloodas

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Polo G

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Polo G combines heartfelt storytelling with melodic flows, resonating with the emotional depth found in YNW Melly's music.

Chicago hip-hop Midwest hip-hop conscious hip-hop

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The Goat

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Trippie Redd

With his eclectic style that fuses rap and rock influences, Trippie Redd offers a similar sonic palette filled with emotional resonance.

Midwest hip-hop SoundCloud rap alternative R&B

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A Love Letter to You

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Lil Baby

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His energetic delivery and ability to weave melody into his verses create a dynamic sound reminiscent of YNW Melly's approach.

Southern hip-hop hip-hop trap music

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The Voice of the Heroes

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NLE Choppa

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NLE Choppa's aggressive yet melodic style parallels the rhythmic intensity and catchy hooks characteristic of YNW Melly's tracks.

Memphis rap Southern hip-hop drill

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Top Shotta

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DaBaby

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With his punchy flow and catchy beats, DaBaby's music often features the same infectious groove found in YNW Melly's work.

Southern hip-hop hip-hop pop rap

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Blame It on Baby

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Ski Mask the Slump God

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His playful lyricism and unique flow contribute to a vibrant sound that complements the lightness and weightiness in YNW Melly's music.

SoundCloud rap comedy hip-hop hip-hop

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You Will Regret

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Common questions

Who sounds like YNW Melly?

Artists similar to YNW Melly include Juice WRLD, Lil Durk, Polo G and Trippie Redd. Each shares elements of YNW Melly's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is YNW Melly?

YNW Melly is primarily known for contemporary R&B, trap music and gangsta rap. His tracks pulse with an infectious groove that blends melodic cadences and rhythmic intensity, creating a tension between lightness and weightiness that propels the listener forward.

Where should I start if I like YNW Melly?

If you enjoy YNW Melly, start with Juice WRLD — their album "Legends Never Die" is a great entry point. Known for his melodic rap style and emotional lyrics, Juice WRLD shares a similar blend of catchy hooks and introspective themes.