Where to Start with hip-hop
rhythmic music accompanied by rhyming speech
5337 artists
Guides for hip-hop artists
Best hip-hop Albums to Start With
hip-hop Artists
Achille Lauro
pop music, trap music
Cam'ron
East Coast hip-hop, gangsta rap
Rkomi
pop rap
Stromae
Belgian hip hop, Eurodance
Fedez
pop rap
Kardinal Offishall
Dizzee Rascal
UK garage, bassline
Ivy Queen
Latin music, reggaeton
Jermaine Dupri
contemporary R&B
MC Hammer
dance music, gospel music
Murs
A Tribe Called Quest
East Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop
Kid Cudi
alternative hip-hop, alternative rock
Gims
French contemporary R&B, chanson
Madlib
Diplo
EDM trap music, dancehall
About hip-hop
What is hip-hop?
rhythmic music accompanied by rhyming speech
Where should I start with hip-hop?
Start with "3 Feet High and Rising" by De La Soul. It captures what makes hip-hop worth exploring.
What are the best hip-hop albums?
The hip-hop albums worth hearing first: "3 Feet High and Rising" by De La Soul, "Blackpink in Your Area" by Blackpink, "Licensed to Ill" by Beastie Boys, "Rock n Roll Jesus" by Kid Rock and "Vultures 1" by Ty Dolla Sign.
How many hip-hop artists are there?
Spinsource covers 5337 hip-hop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.