New and engaging rap and hip hop artists


In my last thread before it was shut down I was introduced to a few artist new to me in the genre that I've really dove into. For those of you who are into this style and genre of music, what are some new relatively new artists you can recommend?


They could also be established or old school, especially if you have a certain album or a track you want to point to.


As of late I've been kicking it to Pharoahe Monch and Erykah Badu and have been trying to get into Lil Uzi Vert.


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Yes @ggoggin – agreed! And I enjoy them as well.

@simao That's the combination that appeals to me most naturally. I grew up on soul and funk, and still gravitate in those directions.

Along those lines, while I don't want to stray too far from the subject genre, check out this funky version of So What? from Marcus Miller and his fine band:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXS4qSZS6zE
I think Kendrick Lamar is a terrifically gifted artist.  Perhaps not so new, but highly engaging.
Thanks for bringing up Pharoahe Monch and Erykah Badu.  Both seem well worth listening to.  At 63 I love discovering new, innovative music.