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Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop is the musical expression of a culture founded in the 1970s Bronx around four elements: DJing, MCing, breaking, and graffiti. Built on breakbeats, sampling, and rhymed vocal performance, it has defined the sound, language, and fashion of popular music for the last three decades.

Hip-Hop on Riffiter: 4,720 albums, 335 rated by the community, averaging 3.8/5, spanning 1979 to 2026, from 770 artists including Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Drake.

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FAQ

Who is the most popular hip-hop artist?
The most popular hip-hop artist on Riffiter is Kanye West, rated by 64 listeners.
What is the best hip-hop album?
Ranked by community ratings, the best hip-hop album on Riffiter is Ready to Die by The Notorious B.I.G. (4.9/5 from 6 ratings). See the full best hip-hop albums ranking.
How many hip-hop albums are on Riffiter?
Riffiter has 4,720 albums, 335 rated by the community, averaging 3.8/5. Browse them all on the hip-hop albums page.
When was hip-hop's most active era?
By community ratings, the most active era for hip-hop on Riffiter is the 2010s. Its catalogue here spans 1979 to 2026.

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