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Eric B. & Rakim

Eric B. & Rakim released their seminal debut album *Paid in Full* in 1990, establishing Rakim as one of the most influen...

New York 80S Duo Golden Age

9.1 Excellent

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Little Simz

Little Simz is a critically acclaimed British rapper known for her intensely personal and complex lyricism, exploring th...

UK London Female 2010S

9.0 Excellent

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Gang Starr

Gang Starr, formed in the early 1980s, established a distinctive and influential sound within Native Tongues collective...

90S East Coast Duo Boom Bap

8.6 Great

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Tyler, the Creator

Tyler, the Creator rose to prominence through his experimental and often abrasive production work for Odd Future Wolf Ga...

Solo Alternative West Coast 2010S

8.6 Great

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billy woods

Billy Woods is a critically acclaimed New York City-based rapper known for his dense, abstract lyricism and intricate st...

Abstract Underground 2010S Lyricist

8.6 Great

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UGK

UGK, formed in Houston, Texas, was a prominent Southern hip-hop duo known for their gritty, raw lyrics and distinctive v...

90S Duo Southern Houston

8.5 Great

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Mobb Deep

Mobb Deep, comprised of Prodigy and Marley Barz, rose to prominence in the late 1990s with their gritty, street-oriented...

90S Queensbridge East Coast Duo

8.4 Great

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Pusha T

Pusha T is a highly respected American rapper and producer known for his meticulous lyricism, dark subject matter explor...

Solo East Coast 2010S Lyricist

8.4 Great

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Run the Jewels

Run the Jewels, comprised of El-P and Killer Mike, are known for their intensely aggressive, politically charged hip-hop...

Political Duo Hardcore Underground

8.4 Great

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Childish Gambino

Donald Glover, known professionally as Childish Gambino, is a multi-talented artist who blends rapping, singing, and ins...

Solo Atlanta Alternative 2010S

8.3 Great

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Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs, born Mykal Watts, is a Detroit and South Bend-raised rapper known for his intensely personal and often bl...

Lyrical Rap 2010S Gangsta

8.3 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 1990S Duo Rap

8.3 Great

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JPEGMAFIA

JPEGMAFIA is a prolific and experimental hip-hop producer and rapper known for his abrasive, glitchy soundscapes incorpo...

Experimental Abstract Production Underground

8.3 Great

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EPMD

EPMD, comprised of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith, rose to prominence in the early 1990s with their distinctive producti...

Classic East Coast Duo Boom Bap

8.2 Great

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A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Athelaston Mayers, rose to prominence in the late 2000s with his experimental blend of trap, stre...

Fashion Rap 2010S Harlem

8.2 Great

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Earl Sweatshirt

Earl Sweatshirt is a critically acclaimed American rapper known for his dark, introspective lyricism and experimental pr...

Abstract Rap Los Angeles 2010S

8.2 Great

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Danny Brown

Danny Brown is a Detroit-born rapper known for his intensely personal and often unsettling lyricism, characterized by fr...

Experimental Rap Underground 2010S

8.2 Great

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Chance the Rapper

Marshall “Chance” Thomas is a Chicago-born rapper and songwriter who rose to prominence through independent releases and...

Independent Chicago Rap 2010S

7.9 Good

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Young Dolph

Marlon Starling, known professionally as Young Dolph, was a Memphis-based rapper and songwriter who rose to prominence i...

Independent Trap 2010S Southern

7.1 Good

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Curren$y

Reclusive Richmond, Virginia rapper Nasari “MoneyMusik” Alley, known professionally as Curren$y, is recognized for his p...

Independent 2010S New Orleans Stoner Rap

6.8 Fair