swap_horiz Wale Alternatives

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Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar remains a benchmark for lyrical excellence and thematic depth in contemporary rap. His albums are often c...

Modern Storytelling Album Art Concept Album

9.8 Brilliant

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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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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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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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GZA

GZA is a highly respected New York rapper known for his complex lyricism and profound delivery within the hip-hop genre....

New York Lyrical Hip Hop 1990S

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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J. Cole

J. Cole excels at creating music that feels deeply personal and immediately relatable to a wide audience. His strength l...

Storytelling DIY Lyrical Introspection

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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Big Pun

Christopher "Big Pun" Arnold Scott was a prominent hip-hop artist known for his intensely lyrical style and powerful del...

Lyrical Hip Hop 1990S Rap

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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A$AP Rocky

Rakim Athelaston Mayers, known as A$AP Rocky, is a prominent figure in hip-hop music. He gained recognition for his uniq...

Fashion Hip Hop Rap 2010S

8.2 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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Vince Staples

Vince Staples is a Compton-born rapper known for his stark, often bleak depictions of street life and social commentary...

Lyrical Hip Hop Rap West Coast

8.1 Great

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Big Sean

Born Shanice Quentin Stephenson in Detroit, Michigan, Big Sean rose to prominence as a rapper and songwriter, collaborat...

Hip Hop Rap Mainstream 2010S

6.5 Fair