swap_horiz Eric B. & Rakim 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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Nas

Nasir Jones, known as Nas, is a highly influential solo hip-hop artist. He gained recognition in the mid-1990s for his c...

Solo 90S Hip Hop East Coast

9.4 Excellent

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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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Eminem

Marshall Mathers III, operating as Eminem, is a prominent American rapper originating from Detroit’s Midwest. His impact...

Midwest Solo 2000S Hip Hop

9.4 Excellent

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Public Enemy

Public Enemy was a prominent hip-hop group originating in the late 1980s. The group’s distinctive style involved complex...

Political Hip Hop 80S East Coast

9.3 Excellent

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Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne is a highly influential American rapper who achieved widespread recognition during the late 1990s and 2000s. H...

Flow Solo Lyrical 2000S

9.3 Excellent

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Rakim

Rakim was a pioneering hip-hop artist who emerged in the late 1980s. His innovative approach to lyricism, characterized...

Pioneer Hip Hop 80S East Coast

9.3 Excellent

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N.W.A

N.W.A. was a pioneering hip-hop group originating in Compton, California during the late 1980s. Their music offered star...

Hip Hop 80S West Coast Group

9.2 Excellent

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MF DOOM

MF DOOM is a celebrated American rapper known for his complex, abstract lyricism and unique approach to hip-hop. His mas...

Solo Abstract Hip Hop Underground

9.2 Excellent

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Run-DMC

Run-DMC was a pioneering hip-hop group originating from New York City in the 1980s. Their influential sound, built on fo...

Pioneer Hip Hop 80S East Coast

9.1 Excellent

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Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys were an American hip-hop group originating in the early 1980s. They are notable for pioneering rap-rock...

Pioneer Hip Hop 80S East Coast

9.0 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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Kool G Rap

Kool G Rap is a celebrated hip-hop artist known for his complex narratives and vivid portrayals of Queens street life du...

Hip Hop East Coast Golden Age Lyricist

8.7 Great

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Big Daddy Kane

Big Daddy Kane is a celebrated solo artist in hip-hop music. He gained recognition for his exceptionally detailed lyrics...

Solo Hip Hop 80S East Coast

8.6 Great

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Pete Rock & CL Smooth

Pete Rock and CL Smooth emerged from the burgeoning Native Tongues collective in the late 1980s, crafting critically acc...

New York Hip Hop 1990S Duo

8.3 Great

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Organized Konfusion

Organized Konfusion is a New York City-based hip-hop group known for its dense, layered production and intricate lyrical...

90S Hip Hop Duo Underground

7.9 Good

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Biz Markie

Biz Markie, born Marshall Bruce Stephens, was a prominent figure in early hip-hop known for his distinctive, often inten...

New York Hip Hop 80S Old School

7.8 Good

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dead prez

Dead Prez is a politically charged hip-hop duo formed in the early 1990s, known for their dense lyricism addressing syst...

New York Political 2000S Hip Hop

7.6 Good

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Jedi Mind Tricks

Jedi Mind Tricks, formed in the early 90s, was a Staten Island collective known for its dense, politically charged lyric...

Philadelphia Hip Hop Duo Hardcore

7.0 Good