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Eric B. & Rakim

Eric B. & Rakim are a celebrated New York hip-hop duo whose groundbreaking work significantly shaped the genre's evoluti...

New York Hip Hop 80S Duo

9.1 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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Gang Starr

Gang Starr was a highly regarded hip-hop duo comprised of DJ Premier and MC Guru. Their music, rooted in 90s East Coast...

90S Hip Hop East Coast Duo

8.6 Great

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Tyler, the Creator

Tyler the Creator continues to defy genre conventions with his experimental and innovative approach to hip-hop. His prod...

Solo Experimental Hip Hop Producer

8.6 Great

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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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UGK

UGK was a Houston-based hip-hop duo that achieved recognition for their intensely personal and often dark lyrical conten...

90S Hip Hop Duo Southern

8.5 Great

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Mobb Deep

Mobb Deep was a critically acclaimed hip-hop duo formed in Queensbridge, New York. Prodigy and Marley Barz delivered int...

90S Hip Hop Queensbridge East Coast

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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Run the Jewels

Run the Jewels is a dynamic hip-hop duo formed by El-P and Killer Mike. Their work is notable for its politically driven...

Political Hip Hop Duo Hardcore

8.4 Great

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Childish Gambino

Donald Glover, operating as Childish Gambino, is a prominent solo artist recognized for his eclectic musical style. He c...

Solo Hip Hop Atlanta Alternative

8.3 Great

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Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs, formerly Mykal Watts, is a prominent hip-hop artist recognized for his deeply introspective lyrics. He de...

Lyrical Hip Hop Rap 2010S

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 Hip Hop 1990S Duo

8.3 Great

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JPEGMAFIA

JPEGMAFIA is a musician creating distinctive experimental hip-hop. His work utilizes abrasive production techniques blen...

Experimental Abstract Hip Hop Production

8.3 Great

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Anderson .Paak

Anderson .Paak is a versatile artist blending hip-hop with elements of funk, soul, and R&B. His distinctive style incorp...

Hip Hop Funk Soul Rap

8.2 Great

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Earl Sweatshirt

Earl Sweatshirt is a prominent American hip-hop artist recognized for his intensely personal and abstract lyricism. His...

Abstract Hip Hop Rap Los Angeles

8.2 Great

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Danny Brown

Danny Brown is a prominent figure in experimental hip-hop. Born in Detroit, he’s recognized for his intensely personal a...

Experimental Hip Hop Rap Underground

8.2 Great

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Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi is a musician who gained recognition for his unique blend of melodic hip-hop incorporating psychedelic and alte...

Melodic Hip Hop Psychedelic Alternative

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 Hip Hop Rap

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 Hip Hop Trap 2010S

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 Hip Hop 2010S New Orleans

6.8 Fair