alternative hip hop
33 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making alternative hip hop. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole alternative hip hop guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making alternative hip hop?
KEYAH/BLU, Krudas Cubensi, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Imani Coppola, M.I.A., and Dessa are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/alternative-hip-hop/girls lists 33, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making alternative hip hop?
Further out, try Dessa, Medusa, Khel, and Portraits Of Tracy.
Where should I start with alternative hip hop?
Start with Big Freedia, then work your way out a level at a time.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-22
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