Biggest Stars

Dustin Cavazos
Dustin Cavazos
USAAlternative Hip Hop

Dustin Cavazos

USAHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
DarkoO
DarkoO
GBRAlternative Hip Hop

DarkoO

GBRHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
Martel Howard
Martel Howard
USAOther Electronic Music

Martel Howard

USAElectronicOther Electronic Music
Ink Midget
Ink Midget
SVKAlternative Hip Hop

Ink Midget

SVKHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
AUDIO JUNKEEZ
AUDIO JUNKEEZ
USATrap

AUDIO JUNKEEZ

USAHip HopTrap
Catch Up
Catch Up
POLAlternative Hip Hop

Catch Up

POLHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
Cypha Killa
Cypha Killa
ITAAlternative Hip Hop

Cypha Killa

ITAHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
Kryone
Kryone
MEXTrap/Future Bass

Kryone

MEXElectronicTrap/Future Bass
Big Tyme
Big Tyme
USAAlternative Hip Hop

Big Tyme

USAHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
The LA Hootenanny
The LA Hootenanny
USABluegrass

The LA Hootenanny

USACountryBluegrass
SASSA G
SASSA G
PRTAlternative Hip Hop

SASSA G

PRTHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
Reime Schemes
Reime Schemes
USAAlternative Hip Hop

Reime Schemes

USAHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
Hanlon Brothers
Hanlon Brothers
AUSNeo Soul

Hanlon Brothers

AUSR&BNeo Soul
Los Hijos de la Calle
Los Hijos de la Calle
COLAlternative Hip Hop

Los Hijos de la Calle

COLHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
Nick Weaver
Nick Weaver
USAAlternative Hip Hop

Nick Weaver

USAHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
Trushit Guap
Trushit Guap
USAAlternative Hip Hop

Trushit Guap

USAHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
Axum
Axum
ISRDancehall

Axum

ISRReggaeDancehall
Dark Lotus
Dark Lotus
USAAlternative Hip Hop

Dark Lotus

USAHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
Reggie Rockstone
Reggie Rockstone
GBRAlternative Hip Hop

Reggie Rockstone

GBRHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
PLURBS
PLURBS
ESPAlternative Hip Hop

PLURBS

ESPHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
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Top Artists by Radio Spins Last month

Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
USAAlternative Hip Hop

Beastie Boys

USAHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
31.9K radio spins

26.6K radio spins
Alligatoah
Alligatoah
DEUAlternative Hip Hop

Alligatoah

DEUHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
22.6K radio spins
257ers
257ers
DEUAlternative Hip Hop

257ers

DEUHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
20.2K radio spins
Culcha Candela
Culcha Candela
DEUAlternative Hip Hop

Culcha Candela

DEUHip HopAlternative Hip Hop
18.4K radio spins

Most Streamed Spotify Tracks

Past Month
1
HOT DEMON B!TCHES NEAR U ! ! !
HOT DEMON B!TCHES NEAR U ! ! !
3.4M streams
2
Entre Nosotros
Entre Nosotros
3.1M streams
3
Nunca Estoy
Nunca Estoy
1.5M streams
4
death bed (coffee for your head)
death bed (coffee for your head)
1.4M streams
5
MI FAI IMPAZZIRE
MI FAI IMPAZZIRE
1.2M streams
6
Bul Beni
Bul Beni
961.6K streams
7
Stay With Me
Stay With Me
841.5K streams
8
Persia - Remix
Persia - Remix
825.8K streams
9
La kiffance
La kiffance
814.3K streams
10
...And to Those I Love, Thanks for Sticking Around
...And to Those I Love, Thanks for Sticking Around
813.6K streams
1

HOT DEMON B!TCHES NEAR U ! ! !

2

Entre Nosotros

3

Nunca Estoy

4

death bed (coffee for your head)

5

MI FAI IMPAZZIRE

6

Bul Beni

7

Stay With Me

9

La kiffance

10

...And to Those I Love, Thanks for Sticking Around

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Rap UK
Spotify
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Grime Shutdown
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Pop Urbaine
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This Is Projota
This Is Projota
Spotify
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This Is Calle 13
This Is Calle 13
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This Is Sfera Ebbasta
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      • 5.6K
      • 3.4B
      • 1.7B
      • 778.7K
      5.6K
      Alternative Hip Hop artists
      Spotify
      3.4B
      Streams on Spotify
      YouTube
      1.7B
      Views on YouTube
      Radio Airplay
      778.7K
      Radio spins
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      Overview of Alternative Hip Hop music

      Alternative Hip Hop emerged in the mid-1980s as a subgenre of Hip Hop. It was a response to the commercialization of mainstream Hip Hop and the desire to explore more experimental sounds and themes. Alternative Hip Hop artists rejected the traditional gangsta rap image and instead focused on social and political issues, personal struggles, and cultural identity. They often incorporated elements of other genres, such as rock, jazz, and electronic music, into their sound.

      Alternative Hip Hop gained popularity in the 1990s, with acts like De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, and The Roots becoming household names. These artists were praised for their innovative approach to Hip Hop and their ability to blend different musical styles. However, the commercial success of alternative Hip Hop was short-lived, as the mainstream music industry shifted towards a more commercial and formulaic sound.

      Despite this setback, alternative Hip Hop continued to thrive underground, with new artists emerging in the 2000s and beyond. Today, alternative Hip Hop is a diverse and vibrant genre, with artists exploring a wide range of themes and sounds. While it may not have the same commercial appeal as mainstream Hip Hop, alternative Hip Hop remains an important and influential part of the Hip Hop landscape.

      Which musicians and bands defined Alternative Hip Hop music?

      Some of the most prominent Alternative Hip Hop musicians and music bands include OutKast, The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gang Starr, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Common, The Pharcyde, Digable Planets, and Jurassic 5.

      These acts are known for their innovative approach to Hip Hop, incorporating live instrumentation, socially conscious lyrics, and a diverse range of musical influences into their music. They have all left a significant mark on the Alternative Hip Hop landscape and have inspired countless other artists in the genre.

      Which songs and albums defined Alternative Hip Hop music?

      Some songs and music albums that represent Alternative Hip Hop are:

      "To Pimp a Butterfly" by Kendrick Lamar,

      "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" by Lauryn Hill,

      "Aquemini" by Outkast,

      "The Low End Theory" by A Tribe Called Quest,

      "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)" by Wu-Tang Clan,

      and "Stankonia" by Outkast.

      These albums and songs blend elements of traditional hip hop with other genres such as jazz, funk, and soul to create a unique sound. Other artists in the genre include Mos Def, The Roots, Common, and Tyler, The Creator. Overall, Alternative Hip Hop offers a fresh and innovative take on traditional hip hop, and continues to influence and inspire new generations of musicians.

      Which music festivals and events represent Alternative Hip Hop music?

      Some of the notable music festivals and events that represent Alternative Hip Hop music genre include the Rolling Loud Festival, Afropunk Festival, and the Roots Picnic Festival.

      Rolling Loud Festival is a popular hip-hop festival that features a diverse lineup of alternative hip-hop artists like Tyler, The Creator, A$AP Rocky, and Lil Uzi Vert.

      Afropunk Festival is another event that celebrates alternative hip-hop and its related genres with an emphasis on diversity and inclusivity.

      The Roots Picnic Festival is a music event that showcases alternative hip-hop and its related genres with performances from artists like Mos Def, Wu-Tang Clan, and The Roots themselves.

      These festivals serve as platforms for alternative hip-hop artists to showcase their talents and connect with their fans.