Alternative Hip-Hop Essentials
Alternative Hip-Hop Essentials

Alternative Hip-Hop Essentials

Going against the grain with hip-hop's abstract artists.

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June 12, 2025
Tracks
#
Song
Artist
Album
Genre
Release date
Exit
1
Superstarr, Pt. 0k-osExit
k-os
Exit
Hip-Hop/RapMusicAlternative RapHip-HopUnderground Rap
2003-01-28
4:51
Rebirth of Cool
2
Rebirth of CoolDJ Cam QuartetRebirth of Cool
DJ Cam Quartet
Rebirth of Cool
ЭлектроникаМузыка
2007-09-03
4:59
The Grind Date
3
Much More (feat. Yummy)De La SoulThe Grind Date
De La Soul
The Grind Date
Хип-хопМузыка
2004-10-04
4:5
The Grind Date
4
Rock Co.Kane Flow (feat. MF Doom)De La SoulThe Grind Date
De La Soul
The Grind Date
Хип-хопМузыка
2004-10-04
3:5
The Man From Mo’ Wax (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
5
Blue FlowersDr. OctagonThe Man From Mo’ Wax (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Dr. Octagon
The Man From Mo’ Wax (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
2017-06-16
3:22
Arrythmia
6
Ping PongAnti-Pop ConsortiumArrythmia
Anti-Pop Consortium
Arrythmia
Hip-Hop/RapMusicElectronicJazzBopUnderground RapHardcore RapAlternative
2002-03-30
2:42
Atrocity Exhibition
7
Ain't It FunnyDanny BrownAtrocity Exhibition
Danny Brown
Atrocity Exhibition
Hip-Hop/RapMusicElectronic
2016-09-30
2:57
Veteran
8
1539 N. CalvertJPEGMAFIAVeteran
JPEGMAFIA
Veteran
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2018-08-22
2:37
CARE FOR ME
9
LIFESabaCARE FOR ME
Saba
CARE FOR ME
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2018-03-21
2:42
Hiding Places
10
SpongebobBilly Woods & Kenny SegalHiding Places
Billy Woods & Kenny Segal
Hiding Places
Underground RapMusicHip-Hop/Rap
2019-03-29
3:52
I Phantom
11
Live from the PlantationMr. LifI Phantom
Mr. Lif
I Phantom
Хип-хопМузыкаХип-хопАльтернативный рэпАндеграунд-рэп
2002-09-17
3:58
Run the Jewels 2
12
Blockbuster Night, Pt. 1Run The JewelsRun the Jewels 2
Run The Jewels
Run the Jewels 2
Хип-хопМузыка
2014-09-02
2:32
Fresh For 2018
13
Power (feat. Kendrick Lamar & Lance Skiiiwalker)RapsodyFresh For 2018
Rapsody
Fresh For 2018
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2017-09-22
5:35
RTJ4
14
ooh la la (feat. Greg Nice & DJ Premier)Run The JewelsRTJ4
Run The Jewels
RTJ4
Хип-хопМузыка
2020-03-25
3:1
Grown Up - Single
15
Grown UpDanny BrownGrown Up - Single
Danny Brown
Grown Up - Single
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
2012-06-05
2:19
Will Rap for Food (Deluxe Edition)
16
LynguisticsCunninlynguistsWill Rap for Food (Deluxe Edition)
Cunninlynguists
Will Rap for Food (Deluxe Edition)
Хип-хопМузыкаR&B и соул
2001-10-30
2:27
Deltron 3030
17
3030Deltron 3030Deltron 3030
Deltron 3030
Deltron 3030
Хип-хопМузыкаРокЭлектроникаХип-хопАндеграунд-рэпАльтернативный рэпДжазБоп
2000-05-23
7:29
3rd Eye Vision
18
You Never KnewHieroglyphics3rd Eye Vision
Hieroglyphics
3rd Eye Vision
Хип-хопМузыка
1998-03-24
4:33
A2G EP
19
Alphabet Aerobics (The Cut Chemist 2 1/2 Minute Workout)BlackaliciousA2G EP
Blackalicious
A2G EP
Хип-хопМузыкаДжазБопХип-хопАндеграунд-рэпРэп западного побережья
1999-04-26
2:13
A Book of Human Language
20
The GuidelinesAceyaloneA Book of Human Language
Aceyalone
A Book of Human Language
Underground RapMusicHip-Hop/RapWest Coast RapAlternative Rap
1998-04-14
4:47
Magnificent City
21
A Beautiful MineAceyaloneMagnificent City
Aceyalone
Magnificent City
Андеграунд-рэпМузыкаХип-хоп
2006-02-06
5:29
Soundpieces: Da Antidote!
22
Whenimondamic / B-Boy ThemeLootpackSoundpieces: Da Antidote!
Lootpack
Soundpieces: Da Antidote!
Хип-хопМузыкаАндеграунд-рэпРэп западного побережьяАльтернативный рэпХип-хоп
1999-06-29
2:45
Madvillainy
23
AccordionMadvillain, Madlib & MF DOOMMadvillainy
Madvillain, Madlib & MF DOOM
Madvillainy
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
2004-03-23
1:58
Donuts
24
WorkinonitJ DillaDonuts
J Dilla
Donuts
Хип-хопМузыкаАндеграунд-рэпХип-хоп
2006-02-07
2:57
Donuts
25
WavesJ DillaDonuts
J Dilla
Donuts
Hiphop/RapMuziekUnderground rapHiphop
2006-02-07
1:38
Operation: Doomsday (Complete)
26
Rhymes Like Dimes (feat. DJ Cucumber Slice)MF DOOMOperation: Doomsday (Complete)
MF DOOM
Operation: Doomsday (Complete)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1999-04-18
4:18
Piñata
27
Thuggin'Freddie Gibbs & MadlibPiñata
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib
Piñata
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаГангста-рэпРэпХардкор-рэп
2014-03-18
3:46
Matthew
28
I Don't Believe YouKool KeithMatthew
Kool Keith
Matthew
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаРокАндеграунд-рэпХип-хоп
2000-07-27
3:3
The Bake Sale
29
Black MagsThe Cool KidsThe Bake Sale
The Cool Kids
The Bake Sale
Хип-хопМузыка
2008-05-20
3:11
Cydeways: The Best of the Pharcyde
30
Runnin'The PharcydeCydeways: The Best of the Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
Cydeways: The Best of the Pharcyde
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1995-10-07
4:56
Cydeways: The Best of the Pharcyde
31
Passin' Me ByThe PharcydeCydeways: The Best of the Pharcyde
The Pharcyde
Cydeways: The Best of the Pharcyde
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1992-11-24
5:3
Labor Days
32
DaylightAesop RockLabor Days
Aesop Rock
Labor Days
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаРокАндеграунд-рэпАльтернативный рэп
2001-09-18
4:26
Fantastic Damage
33
Deep Space 9mmEL-PFantastic Damage
EL-P
Fantastic Damage
Hip-HopMusicHip-Hop/RapAlternative RapUnderground Rap
2002-05-14
3:47
None Shall Pass (Bonus Track Version)
34
None Shall PassAesop RockNone Shall Pass (Bonus Track Version)
Aesop Rock
None Shall Pass (Bonus Track Version)
Hip-Hop/RapMusicUnderground RapAlternative Rap
2007-07-03
4:3
Uptown Saturday Night
35
Luchini - This Is ItCamp LoUptown Saturday Night
Camp Lo
Uptown Saturday Night
Hip-Hop/RapMusicElectronicEast Coast RapHip-HopDance
1997-02-28
4:0
The Minstrel Show
36
Lovin' It (feat. Joe Scudda)Little Brother featuring Joe ScuddaThe Minstrel Show
Little Brother featuring Joe Scudda
The Minstrel Show
R&B и соулМузыкаХип-хоп/рэпАндеграунд-рэпАльтернативный рэпРок
2005-09-13
3:51
21st Century Urban
37
Kick, PushLupe Fiasco21st Century Urban
Lupe Fiasco
21st Century Urban
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2006-04-18
4:14
Seven's Travels
38
Trying to Find a BalanceAtmosphereSeven's Travels
Atmosphere
Seven's Travels
Хип-хопМузыкаАндеграунд-рэпРок
2003-09-23
4:17
Overcast! (20 Year Anniversary Remaster)
39
ScapegoatAtmosphereOvercast! (20 Year Anniversary Remaster)
Atmosphere
Overcast! (20 Year Anniversary Remaster)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1998-01-01
3:53
The Platform
40
Work the AnglesDilated PeoplesThe Platform
Dilated Peoples
The Platform
Хип-хопМузыкаАндеграунд-рэпРэп западного побережьяРокАльтернативный рэп
2000-05-23
4:0
Neighborhood Watch
41
This WayDilated PeoplesNeighborhood Watch
Dilated Peoples
Neighborhood Watch
Хип-хопМузыкаАндеграунд-рэпХип-хопРэп западного побережья
2004-01-23
4:5
Check Your Head (Deluxe Version) [Remastered]
42
Pass the Mic (Remastered)Beastie BoysCheck Your Head (Deluxe Version) [Remastered]
Beastie Boys
Check Your Head (Deluxe Version) [Remastered]
Альтернативный рэпМузыкаХип-хоп/рэпРокАльтернативная музыка для взрослыхХип-хопАльтернативная музыкаРэп
1992-04-21
4:16
Ill Communication
43
Sure ShotBeastie BoysIll Communication
Beastie Boys
Ill Communication
Hip-Hop/RapMusicAlternativePunkRockAlternative RapAdult Alternative
1994-05-23
3:19
Greatest Hits
44
People Everyday (Metamorphosis Mix)Arrested DevelopmentGreatest Hits
Arrested Development
Greatest Hits
Хип-хопМузыкаDirty SouthR&B и соулАльтернативный рэп
1992-03-28
4:56
Essential: Holiday
45
Loungin' (feat. Donald Byrd)Donald Byrd & GuruEssential: Holiday
Donald Byrd & Guru
Essential: Holiday
Хип-хопМузыка
1993-05-18
4:37
The Loneliest Punk
46
What's Up FatlipFatlipThe Loneliest Punk
Fatlip
The Loneliest Punk
Hip-Hop/RapMusicAlternative RapUnderground Rap
2005-10-25
3:22
Quality Control
47
Quality ControlJurassic 5Quality Control
Jurassic 5
Quality Control
Hip-Hop/RapMusicRockUnderground RapHip-HopAlternative Rap
2000-06-06
4:48
Power In Numbers
48
What's GoldenJurassic 5Power In Numbers
Jurassic 5
Power In Numbers
Hip-Hop/RapMusicUnderground RapHip-HopAlternative RapRock
2002-10-07
3:8
Pure... 90s Dance Party
49
Can I Kick It?A Tribe Called QuestPure... 90s Dance Party
A Tribe Called Quest
Pure... 90s Dance Party
PopMusicDance
1990-04-17
4:11
Pure... R&B
50
Award TourA Tribe Called QuestPure... R&B
A Tribe Called Quest
Pure... R&B
PopMusic
1993-11-09
3:46
Hip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
51
Hip HopDead PrezHip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
Dead Prez
Hip Hop 100 Hits: Urban Rap & R 'n' B Anthems
Хип-хопМузыка
2019-04-19
3:34
Go! - Common Classics
52
The LightCommonGo! - Common Classics
Common
Go! - Common Classics
R&B и соулМузыкаХип-хоп/рэпАльтернативный рэпРэп
2000-03-28
4:3
Blazing Arrow
53
Make You Feel That WayBlackaliciousBlazing Arrow
Blackalicious
Blazing Arrow
Хип-хопМузыкаРокХип-хопРэп западного побережьяАндеграунд-рэпДжазБоп
2002-04-29
3:26
Phrenology
54
The Seed (2.0) (feat. Cody Chestnutt)The RootsPhrenology
The Roots
Phrenology
Hip-Hop/RapMusicEast Coast RapRockAlternative RapHardcore Rap
2002-11-26
4:27
Be
55
The Corner (feat. The Last Poets) [feat. The Last Poets]CommonBe
Common
Be
Хип-хопМузыкаАндеграунд-рэпХип-хопАльтернативный рэп
2005-03-01
3:45
90s R&B
56
You Got MeThe Roots & Erykah Badu90s R&B
The Roots & Erykah Badu
90s R&B
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1999-01-01
4:20
Worldwide Underground
57
Love of My Life WorldwideErykah Badu, Queen Latifah, Angie Stone & BahamadiaWorldwide Underground
Erykah Badu, Queen Latifah, Angie Stone & Bahamadia
Worldwide Underground
R&B и соулМузыкаРокНеосоулСовременный R&BСоул
2003-09-15
5:26
O.S.T.
58
Acid Raindrops (feat. Camel MC)People Under the StairsO.S.T.
People Under the Stairs
O.S.T.
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2002-06-04
4:55
Boxcar Sessions
59
Light SleeperSaafirBoxcar Sessions
Saafir
Boxcar Sessions
Hip-Hop/RapMusicHip-HopRockWest Coast Rap
1994-06-10
3:28
Doris
60
ChumEarl SweatshirtDoris
Earl Sweatshirt
Doris
Hip-Hop/RapMusicRockAlternative RapUnderground RapRapHardcore Rap
2012-11-02
4:3
Some Rap Songs
61
Shattered DreamsEarl SweatshirtSome Rap Songs
Earl Sweatshirt
Some Rap Songs
Хип-хопМузыка
2018-11-30
2:21
The Early Works of J-Live
62
Braggin WritesJ-LiveThe Early Works of J-Live
J-Live
The Early Works of J-Live
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1995-01-01
3:12
Watching Movies with the Sound Off (Deluxe Edition)
63
Watching MoviesMac MillerWatching Movies with the Sound Off (Deluxe Edition)
Mac Miller
Watching Movies with the Sound Off (Deluxe Edition)
Hip-Hop/RapMusicRapRockAlternative Rap
2013-05-25
3:40
This Is America - Single
64
This Is AmericaChildish GambinoThis Is America - Single
Childish Gambino
This Is America - Single
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
2018-05-06
3:45
Bandana
65
Palmolive (feat. Pusha T & Killer Mike)Freddie Gibbs & MadlibBandana
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib
Bandana
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2019-06-28
4:5
Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star
66
DefinitionBlack StarMos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star
Black Star
Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаРэп восточного побережьяАндеграунд-рэп
1998-05-26
3:26
Black on Both Sides
67
Ms. Fat BootyMos DefBlack on Both Sides
Mos Def
Black on Both Sides
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
1999-08-02
3:43
Hip Hop Workout
68
Get ByTalib KweliHip Hop Workout
Talib Kweli
Hip Hop Workout
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2002-03-11
3:47
Blunted on Reality
69
Nappy Heads (Remix)FugeesBlunted on Reality
Fugees
Blunted on Reality
Хип-хопМузыкаРокЭлектроникаХардкор-рэпТанцевальнаяАльтернативный рэпХип-хопРэп восточного побережья
1994-02-01
5:22
Strictly Hip Hop: The Best of Cypress Hill
70
Insane In the BrainCypress HillStrictly Hip Hop: The Best of Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill
Strictly Hip Hop: The Best of Cypress Hill
Hip-Hop/RapMusikWest Coast RapRockHard RockHardcore RapAlternativer RapLatin RapRap
1993-06-22
3:28
Greatest Hits
71
Fu-Gee-LaFugeesGreatest Hits
Fugees
Greatest Hits
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыка
1996-01-09
4:4
CLPPNG
72
Work Work (feat. Cocc Pistol Cree)clipping.CLPPNG
clipping.
CLPPNG
Хип-хопМузыкаЭлектроникаАльтернативаКлассикаЭпоха модернаРокРэпАндеграунд-рэп
2014-06-04
3:43
Personal Journals
73
Crack PipesSage FrancisPersonal Journals
Sage Francis
Personal Journals
Hip-Hop/RapMusicAlternative RapUnderground Rap
2002-04-16
2:21
Man On the Moon: The End of Day (Deluxe Version)
74
Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare) [feat. MGMT & Ratatat]Kid CudiMan On the Moon: The End of Day (Deluxe Version)
Kid Cudi
Man On the Moon: The End of Day (Deluxe Version)
Хип-хоп/рэпМузыкаАльтернативный рэпАндеграунд-рэп
2009-09-11
4:55
How I Got Over
75
The Fire (feat. John Legend)The RootsHow I Got Over
The Roots
How I Got Over
Хип-хопМузыкаХардкор-рэпАльтернативный рэп
2010-06-01
3:41
Under Pressure (Deluxe Version)
76
Alright (feat. Big Sean)LogicUnder Pressure (Deluxe Version)
Logic
Under Pressure (Deluxe Version)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2014-10-21
3:38
Baywatch (Music From the Motion Picture)
77
BagBakVince StaplesBaywatch (Music From the Motion Picture)
Vince Staples
Baywatch (Music From the Motion Picture)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2017-02-03
2:40
The Hate U Give (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
78
EverybodyLogicThe Hate U Give (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Logic
The Hate U Give (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2017-03-31
2:42
1999
79
Survival Tactics (feat. Capital Steez)Joey Bada$$1999
Joey Bada$$
1999
Hip-Hop/RapMusic
2012-06-12
3:22
Straight Out the Jungle
80
Because I Got It Like ThatJungle BrothersStraight Out the Jungle
Jungle Brothers
Straight Out the Jungle
AlternativeMusic
1988-11-08
4:38
A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
81
Flavor of the MonthBlack SheepA Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
Black Sheep
A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
Hip-Hop/RapMusicRapAlternative RapRockHip-HopR&B/SoulEast Coast Rap
1991-09-09
4:19
Below the Heavens
82
Dancing In the RainBlu & ExileBelow the Heavens
Blu & Exile
Below the Heavens
Хип-хопМузыкаАндеграунд-рэпR&B и соулНеосоулСовременный R&BСоулРокРэп
2007-07-17
4:25