If you like Pete Rock, try these artists

If you like Pete Rock, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

East Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop experimental hip-hop golden age hip-hop instrumental hip hop

Artists to try next

Slick Rick

Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop, golden age hip-hop, old-school hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop golden age hip-hop hip-hop

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The Great Adventures of Slick Rick

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KRS-One

Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop, golden age hip-hop, old-school hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop boom bap conscious hip-hop

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Survival Skills

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Kool G Rap

Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop, golden age hip-hop, old-school hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop gangsta rap golden age hip-hop

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Roots of Evil

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Kool Keith

Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop, golden age hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop abstract hip-hop alternative hip-hop

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The Return of Dr. Octagon

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Masta Killa

Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop gangsta rap

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Loyalty Is Royalty

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Earl Sweatshirt

Shared genres: alternative hip-hop, experimental hip-hop, jazz rap

West Coast hip-hop abstract hip-hop alternative hip-hop

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I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside: An Album By Earl Sweatshirt

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Talib Kweli

Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop, alternative hip-hop

East Coast hip-hop alternative hip-hop

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Eardrum

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Aceyalone

Shared genres: alternative hip-hop, experimental hip-hop, jazz rap

alternative hip-hop experimental hip-hop hip-hop

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Love & Hate

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Common questions

Who sounds like Pete Rock?

Artists similar to Pete Rock include Slick Rick, KRS-One, Kool G Rap and Kool Keith. Each shares elements of Pete Rock's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Pete Rock?

Pete Rock is primarily known for alternative hip-hop, East Coast hip-hop and jazz rap. A dense interplay of rhythm and melody propels his tracks forward, building tension through intricate layering while retaining an organic warmth.

Where should I start if I like Pete Rock?

If you enjoy Pete Rock, start with Slick Rick — their album "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick" is a great entry point. Shared genres: East Coast hip-hop, golden age hip-hop, old-school hip-hop