conscious hip hop
16 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making conscious hip hop. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole conscious hip hop guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
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 conscious hip hop?
Little Simz, Kae Tempest, Kenza Farah, Sammus, Dessa, and Casey are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/conscious-hip-hop/girls lists 16, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making conscious hip hop?
Further out, try Kae Tempest, Dessa, Casey, and Keny Arkana.
Where should I start with conscious hip hop?
Start with Little Simz and Tommy Genesis, then work your way out a level at a time.
where does your own listening sit? map your taste ✦
artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-22
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