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Regional scenes. Memphis. Houston. Atlanta. Miami. New Orleans. Southern hip hop, also known as Southern rap, South Coast hip hop, or dirty south, is a blanket term for a regional genre of American hip hop music that emerged in the Southern United States, especially in Atlanta, New Orleans, Houston, Memphis, and Miami —five cities which ...
Aug 21, 2017 · So while there are touches of Houston, New Orleans, and even L.A. in the music, the songs on Underground sound like they were made in a different dimension. It is not … pleasant, by any means...
- The Ringer Staff
Aug 15, 2023 · Southern hip-hop does not shy away from the underground, but rather embraces it. The music in itself is a contradiction: A track used for shaking ass at the strip clubs, while patrons eat chicken wings, can originate from a gospel beat.
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- Outkast. 2,479 votes. Emanating from the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, OutKast revolutionized Southern hip-hop with their unique blend of funk, soul, and futuristic elements.
- André 3000. 2,348 votes. As one-half of the groundbreaking duo Outkast, André 3000, born André Benjamin, consistently pushed boundaries in Southern hip-hop with his eccentric personality, intricate wordplay, and incomparable style.
- Lil Wayne. 2,226 votes. From his humble beginnings with the Hot Boys to becoming the self-proclaimed "Best Rapper Alive," Lil Wayne has consistently raised the bar for Southern rappers.
- J. Cole. 1,754 votes. Fayetteville, North Carolina's J. Cole climbed his way to the top through his heartfelt storytelling and thought-provoking lyrics. Known for his conscious narratives that touch on social issues, personal struggles, and triumphs, Cole's authenticity made him a standout among Southern rappers.
May 22, 2022 · 100 Essential Southern Rap Albums: [ Southern Hip Hop is a blanket term for a regional genre of American Hip Hop music that emerged in the Southern United States, especially in Atlanta, New Orleans, Houston, Memphis, and Miami—five cities that constitute the “Southern Network” in rap music.
Aug 3, 2020 · Living up to its title, When the Smoke Clears simultaneously introduced underground "Triple 6" to a wider national audience and further established the group's standing with longtime fans, all...
Aug 3, 2020 · Our list of the best songs, albums and mixtapes by Southern rappers is a celebration that recenters the South as a creative center of hip-hop and honors the region for all that it has given to us ...
