How to get into Southern hip-hop
Southern hip-hop: blanket term for a regional genre of American hip-hop music that emerged in the Southern United States northsound.fm covers 207 Southern hip-hop artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into Southern hip-hop?
Start with Lil Wayne's "Like Father, Like Son". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into Southern hip-hop.
Who are the best Southern hip-hop artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for Southern hip-hop include Lil Wayne, Pitbull and Gucci Mane. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is Southern hip-hop?
blanket term for a regional genre of American hip-hop music that emerged in the Southern United States