Hidden Gems: Top 10 Slept-On Hip-Hop Artists - Page 3

Rappers rock Charlotte Russe dresses, glittery leggings, leather tutus and bedazzled vests in 2013. Somehow, Hip-Hop evolved into a gimmick-fueled reality show. Sad reality, but true, in this audio junk food era where quality music is hidden on the internet.

Here are the ten most slept-on rappers alive. Take a look.

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Phonte

He’s only the biggest rap star in your apartment complex who, lyrically, is the most slept-on MC in Hip-Hop. Hilarious on Twitter (@Phontigallo) while on tour with incredible Soul collective Foreign Exchange, Phonte is easily your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper.[bossip_ad_a]

Skyzoo

Bar-for-bar, Sky-zoo is lyrically-untouchable. Right now, in 2013, there’s no better lyricist than Skyzoo. Better overall Rap artists? Absolutely. But a better rappity-rappin rapper iller than Skyzoo? Nah.[bossip_ad_a]

Ab-Soul

If Kendrick Lamar is TDE’s general, Ab-Soul’s the Lieutenant who many believe is BETTER than Kendrick. Either way, he’s A) incredible and B) the only rapper you’ll ever hear rap about Ancient Egypt, aliens and b*tches in the same verse. SOUL.

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Action Bronson

The Sasquatch-sized MC raps likes he’s standing on a fluffy cloud. At first, you’ll think he sounds exactly like Ghostface, and that’s normal, but you’ll see they’re completely different, lyrically. Intrigued? Start with “Bird on a Wire.” He’s next.

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Black Milk

Curtis “Black Milk” Cross has a way with drums—filthy, nasty, sinister snares—that separate him from 99% of producers. Underground famous with rich Detroit roots, you NEED his music in your life. All of it.

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Jean Grae

Don’t let the pretty face fool you, Jeanie’s a stone-cold killer on the mic who would melt Nicki Minaj into Barbie goo. Lyrically-vicious (See: “8”), she’s completely-insane in a hilarious way. Follow her on Twitter (@JeanGreasy). You’ll see.

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MF Doom

No one cared who Doom was until he rocked the mask (which he never takes off). Recently quoted by Drake, he’s the most musically-brilliant producer/rapper/weirdo in Hip-Hop.[bossip_ad_a]

Fly.Union

Tribe Called Quest. De La Soul. Outkast. Little Brother. And now Fly.Union. Love relatable Hip-Hop groups? You’ll LOVE Fly.U and their criminally-slept-on album “TGTC.”[bossip_ad_a]

Blu

The reflection in Johnson “Blu” Barnes’ mirror is somewhat complex, flawed and reality-bitten. More of a jaded hippie than MC, Blu spits with the best of them when he’s not running from fame like Andre 3000.[bossip_ad_a]