swap_horiz Roc Marciano Alternatives

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MF DOOM

Maxwell Jacob Freedman, known professionally as MF DOOM, was a prolific and enigmatic American rapper celebrated for his...

Solo Abstract Underground Villain

9.2 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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Kool G Rap

Kool G Rap, born Gary Jackson, rose to prominence in the late 1980s with intricate, narrative-driven lyricism and detail...

East Coast Golden Age Lyricist Queens

8.7 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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Mos Def

Yasiin Bey, known professionally as Mos Def, is a critically acclaimed rapper and actor who rose to prominence in the la...

Solo East Coast Conscious Underground

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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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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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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Talib Kweli

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

Solo East Coast Conscious Underground

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 Conscious 2010S

8.0 Great

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Benny the Butcher

Benny “The Butcher” Fulton is a prominent Buffalo-based rapper known for his gritty, dark lyricism and significant contr...

Buffalo 2010S Lyricist Coke Rap

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...

Atlanta 2010S Fast Flow Lyricist

7.7 Good

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Pharoahe Monch

Pharoahe Monch is a critically acclaimed New York rapper known for his intricate, lyrically dense flow and socially cons...

90S Underground Lyricist Queens

7.6 Good

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Masta Ace

Masta Ace, born Vincent James Smith, is a critically acclaimed New York City rapper known for his intricate lyricism, ja...

90S Brooklyn Underground Lyricist

7.6 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 2010S Lyricist

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 2010S Lyricist Griselda

7.4 Good

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R.A. the Rugged Man

R.A. the Rugged Man is recognized for his intensely dense, rapid-fire delivery of hardcore hip-hop lyrics, often charact...

Hardcore Underground Veteran Lyricist

7.3 Good

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Ab-Soul

Ab-Soul is a critically acclaimed Los Angeles-based rapper known for his deeply introspective and socially conscious lyr...

California Conscious 2010S Lyricist

7.2 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 Duo Hardcore Underground

7.0 Good