How to get into alternative hip-hop
alternative hip-hop: subgenre of hip-hop music that encompasses a wide range of styles that are not typically identified as mainstream northsound.fm covers 415 alternative hip-hop artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into alternative hip-hop?
Start with Beck's "Golden Feelings". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into alternative hip-hop.
Who are the best alternative hip-hop artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for alternative hip-hop include Beck, Nas and Jovanotti. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is alternative hip-hop?
subgenre of hip-hop music that encompasses a wide range of styles that are not typically identified as mainstream