Hip-Hop/Rap music you will love
Hip-Hop/Rap
- Alternative Hip Hop
- Bass Music
- Beat Tape
- British Rap
- Chopped and Screwed
- Comedy Rap
- Dirty South
- East Coast
- G-Funk
- Gangsta Rap
- Hardcore Rap
- Hip Hop
- Horrorcore
- Hyphy
- Instrumental Hip-Hop
- Jazz-Rap
- Latin Rap
- Nerdcore
- Old-School Rap
- Party Rap
- Political Rap
- Pop-Rap
- Rap
- Reggaeton
- Southern Style
- Spiritual Rap
- Street Rap
- Trip Hop
- Turntablism
- Underground Rap
- West Coast Rap
style / mood
- A Cappella
- Christian
- Featuring Bass
- Featuring Drums
- Featuring Guitar
- Featuring Piano
- Featuring Saxophone
- Instrumental
- Mood: Angry
- Mood: Brooding
- Mood: Christmas
- Mood: Dreamy
- Mood: Fun
- Mood: Funny
- Mood: Intellectual
- Mood: Party Music
- Mood: Patriotic
- Mood: Quirky
- Mood: Seasonal
- Mood: Sex Music
- Mood: Upbeat
- Mood: Virtuoso
- Mood: Weird
- Out-and-Proud
- Solo Female Artist
- Solo Instrumental
- Solo Male Artist
- Spiritual
- Type: Acoustic
- Type: Background Music
- Type: Compilations
- Type: Experimental
- Type: Improvisational
- Type: Instrumental
- Type: Live Recordings
- Type: Lo-Fi
- Type: Lyrical
- Type: Political
- Type: Sonic
- Type: Sound Effects
- Type: Soundtrack
- Type: Tributes
- Type: Vocal
Editor's Picks (see more)
N.Y.C. AKA NEVER YET CONTESTED: ... In Retrospect
In hip hop, you can always take it back to the essence. All you need is a thick beat laced with some potent lyrics, and the sound is bound to resonate with true fans. No matter what you've heard, those fans are still out there, and this Brooklyn-bred MC knows it. Wisely skipping the oft-obligatory intro, he jumps knee-deep into the rhyme pool on "Who I Be," an 808-driven track that thumps, rings some bells, and allows ample room for the man to let us know what he's about, and what he came to do. Don't worry, he's not here to sermonize ("I'm not a preacher, but a brother who knows...," he says on "Probable Cause"), but if you want to listen, he's got some ideas. "Wake Up" gets deeper into the conscious aspects of his style, urging folks to take a hard look around. The rest of the disc is the follow-through of these opening statements, getting specific on the downside of television ("Boob Tube"), the blurring effects of drinking ("Intoxication"), and the harsh realities of the streets ("21"). It's serious business, but he balances things out with "Clap for Me," a golden-era style party anthem that keeps it partially old school, but completely relevant. It makes for a great balance, a great track, and one more reason why this is such a great album.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
XPERIENCE: Soultree
After "Intro (Prayer)," the pensive and calculated preamble that kicks off this dark but ear-grabbing blend of thick beats and dense raps, the focus that drives this affair becomes clear: "Let my words be the vessel to the threshold of your mind," Xperience urges on "Wrekon," offering both insight into his game plan and the route he needs to take to get there. Fusing a laid back style with subject matter that is anything but, these are songs that demand an investment from your ears and your mind. The beats make it easy; the words pose a challenge. A spiritual undertone rides through the 15 tracks, like you're watching the journey of a man who's fed up with contradictions searching for answers that might not even be there. But he's trying, and it's the struggle that's so intriguing. This is serious business, but his valiant wordplay and knack for diction and timing keep it from ever getting bogged down. Plus, he's not afraid to let loose. On "Two to Tango," the beat bounces a bit, echoing the uplifting vibe of the cut, and "The People's Anthem" works a bit of soul into the mix, making a smooth chaser for the ambitious lyrics that are laid on top. Strong-willed and potent with the words, this is hip hop that strives to open up your mind.
CD price: $11.00 / MP3 price: $11.00
SENZ OF DEPTH: Boundary Waters
Crafting an album full of hip hop instrumentals is a challenge: without lyrics to crash in and dominate the sound, the producer is left with plenty of space to fill, a feat made even harder given that he's flexing skills in a genre of music that often relies on repetition for it's immediate appeal. Where many have failed, California producer Senz of Depth succeeds, packing a completely unexpected arsenal of instruments and sounds into a collection of songs that can be taken one by one, or just as easily swallowed whole in its smooth-flowing entirety. The key here is variety. Leaving out the loops and refrains, each song undulates and moves, while still finding ways to sink into grooves and not lose track of the underlying progression. Mixing live instruments with synths, it's often hard to tell exactly where some of these sounds originate, and that's precisely what makes it so much fun to listen to. These are tracks that thrive on intricacy, as Senz takes the basics of hip hop, shatters any presupposed definition of what he should be doing, and just runs with what feels right. It'll keep you guessing, and it's guaranteed to keep you coming back to make sure you caught it all. Give yourself some time, it'll take a while.
CD price: $7.00 / MP3 price: $5.00
SONICBLOOM: Paradigm Lift
The Bay Area has always been a hub for a diverse gathering of hip hop faithfuls, and while the scene is too often renowned for its party raps that are proud to be lacking in substance, there's never a shortage of artists that represent the flip side of that coin. This group of MCs from The Bay aren't interested in dumbing down their sound for anybody, but that doesn't mean they don't want you to have some fun. When the first (post-intro) track "Firewalk" thumps in with a dense and Moog-y bass rumbling and the invitation to "Move Yourself," it's ostensibly as club-ready as you can get. But as the vibe moves forward, both through this song and the 16 that follow, it's easy to see that these cats aren't consumed with simply throwing their hands up. "Eye of the Hurricane" gets serious, contemplating and trying to contain frustrations that bubble up from simply trying to take it day by day: "How long can we keep on living this way?/ What can I do as one man to make a change?" The beats keep it intelligent and thought provoking as well, adding just as much diversity as the messages that they're the backbone for. Whether you're feeling up, down, pensive or carefree, this is a record that should help you ease into a perspective that makes you feel right.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
DOWN LO & DEPLOI: In Our World
SoCal lyricism meets Minnesota funk on this collaboration, which splices together two distinct flavors to generate some hard-hitting hip hop and intricate grooves. While this is ostensibly move-the-crowd party music, the complexity of both the words and the instrumentation bumps it up to levels that surpass that generalization, leaving the listener with plenty to take in, process, and feel. Deploi's flow is rugged but on point, dialing in with the rhythm section and often accenting their offbeats with his verbal barbs. When he stops to catch his breath, the band steps up, digging deeper into the heart of the groove and throwing the spotlight on some of the individual instruments. "Expander" showcases some fierce guitar soloing, while the horns on "Party Joint" are huge, taking over the track (in the best way) and creating a fantastic celebratory anthem. To top it off, the production and recording quality are top notch, so you know that when that kick drum kicks and the bass digs down deep, you're going to feel it. And you're going to like it.
CD price: $13.97 / MP3 price: $13.97
Top Sellers (see more)
MASKERADE: Luv Iz Crazi
The perfect mix of R&B and Hip-Hop blended together with great songwriting. This album features the smash hit "Amazing" and also "Get to Know Ya". LUV IZ CRAZI is a must have for any R&B collection.
CD price: $12.98 / MP3 price: $12.98
4TH25: Live From Iraq
Produced, written, and recorded in Baghdad Iraq. The reality of a country at war - this is what nobody wanted you to hear. MP3 is
MP3 price: $14.00
SING 2 SCHOOL: Multiplication Hip Hop
Sing 2 School's MULTIPLICATION HIP HOP was awarded by DR. Toy and Parents Choice Foundation. It was also recommended by Parenting Magazine and featured on Barbara Walter's television show, The View. The CD teaches the multiplication facts using positive
MP3 price: $9.99
ZACHARIAH AND THE LOBOS RIDERS: Dead and Breakfast Soundtrack
A rap-country hybrid from the cult classic film "Dead and Breakfast."
CD price: $8.97 / MP3 price: $8.97
MOSS: Strictly A Class
A new style of urban hip hop with a smooth flow, and inspiring lyrics over rhythmically charged beats all brought together by intensely catchy hooks."JUST AN AMAZING ALBUM".
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $5.00
OPTIMUS RHYME: Optimus Rhyme
Alternative hip-hop blending interstellar rhymes with live instrumentation.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $12.00
