How to get into conscious hip-hop

conscious hip-hop: hip hop genre northsound.fm covers 31 conscious hip-hop artists with curated starting points for each.

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What's the best way to get into conscious hip-hop?

Start with Tupac Shakur's "Still I Rise". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into conscious hip-hop.

Who are the best conscious hip-hop artists to start with?

Some of the best starting points for conscious hip-hop include Tupac Shakur, Nas and Kendrick Lamar. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.

What is conscious hip-hop?

hip hop genre