swap_horiz Ab-Soul Alternatives

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The Notorious B.I.G.

Christopher Wallace, known as The Notorious B.I.G., was a hugely impactful solo hip-hop artist from the 1990s. His intri...

Solo 90S Hip Hop East Coast

9.6 Brilliant

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Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur was a prominent solo hip-hop artist of the 1990s. His work, rooted in West Coast gangsta rap, is notable fo...

Solo 90S Hip Hop West Coast

9.5 Brilliant

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Jay-Z

Jay-Z is a highly successful solo artist recognized for his impactful contributions to hip-hop music and business ventur...

Solo Hip Hop East Coast Lyricist

9.4 Excellent

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Little Simz

Little Simz is a prominent UK hip-hop artist originating from London. She’s recognized for her powerfully direct lyrics...

UK London Female Hip Hop

9.0 Excellent

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billy woods

Billy Woods is a celebrated hip-hop artist recognized for his exceptionally detailed and abstract lyricism. He construct...

Abstract Hip Hop Underground 2010S

8.6 Great

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Mos Def

Yasiin Bey, known as Mos Def, is a celebrated hip-hop artist recognized for his deeply thoughtful lyricism and explorati...

Solo Hip Hop East Coast Conscious

8.4 Great

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Pusha T

Pusha T is an American hip-hop artist recognized for intensely detailed lyrics and a distinctive East Coast style. His m...

Solo Hip Hop East Coast 2010S

8.4 Great

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Common

Stanley Kirk Burrell, known as Common, is a celebrated American rapper originating from Chicago. His career began in the...

Midwest Solo 90S Hip Hop

8.3 Great

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Talib Kweli

Talib Kweli is a critically acclaimed American rapper and producer known for his intellectually driven lyricism, sociall...

Solo Hip Hop East Coast Conscious

8.1 Great

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Rapsody

Rapsody is a critically acclaimed American rapper and songwriter known for her intricate lyricism, thoughtful storytelli...

North Carolina Female Hip Hop Conscious

8.0 Great

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Schoolboy Q

Kendrick Lamar Quinones, known professionally as Schoolboy Q, is a prominent American rapper recognized for his gritty,...

Hip Hop Rap West Coast 2010S

7.7 Good

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Benny the Butcher

Benny the Butcher is the stage name of Jeremie Damon Pennick, a rapper from Buffalo, New York. He is associated with the...

Buffalo Hip Hop 2010S Lyricist

7.7 Good

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Roc Marciano

Roc Marciano, born Jamal Banks, is a New York City-based rapper known for his dark, cinematic production style and intro...

Hip Hop Underground 2010S Lyricist

7.7 Good

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JID

JID, born Miles Lewis Simington, is a prominent Richmond, Virginia-based rapper and producer known for his technically c...

Hip Hop Atlanta 2010S Fast Flow

7.7 Good

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Noname

Noname is a Chicago-based rapper known for her introspective lyricism and socially conscious themes, often exploring Bla...

Chicago Hip Hop Conscious Spoken Word

7.7 Good

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Conway the Machine

Conway the Machine’s music is characterized by gritty, street-level narratives rooted in the Bronx, often exploring them...

Buffalo Gritty Hip Hop 2010S

7.5 Good

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Saba

Saba, born Gregory Johnson in The Bronx, rose to prominence in the late 2010s with his emotionally raw and introspective...

Chicago Hip Hop Conscious Underground

7.5 Good

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Westside Gunn

Westside Gunn, born Syke Price, is a prolific Buffalo, New York-based rapper and designer known for his distinctive Cona...

Buffalo Hip Hop Rap 2010S

7.4 Good

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Isaiah Rashad

Isaiah Rashad is a critically acclaimed Southern rapper known for his introspective lyricism, soulful delivery, and ofte...

Melodic Hip Hop 2010S Southern

7.3 Good

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Jay Rock

Jay Rock, born Lamar Jamison, rose to prominence as a member of Top Dawg Entertainment’s critically acclaimed roster alo...

Gritty Hip Hop West Coast 2010S

7.2 Good