Hdrtist for mac6/17/2023 ![]() ![]() After signing to Kanye’s GOOD label the artist has gone from strength to strength. If not, then there’s a whole world to discover here. If you’re into rap music generally, then you’ve undoubtedly heard Kid Cudi’s name. The beautiful ‘BUSY / SIRENS’ from that record is one of Saba’s stand out tracks.īlending soul, jazz, and rap, Saba’s thoughtful and reflective lyricism make him a stand out artist in the rap scene today. The record was announced by NPR as their #1 Hip-Hop Album of the Year in 2018. If you enjoy Circles by Mac Miller, and the more chill moments on Swimming, then Saba will be right up your street.Īn artist who is not afraid to delve deep, in his 2018 album Care For Me, Saba grapples with the aftermath of the murder of his cousin John Walt. Saba is one of the essential chill rap artists. Essential listening for any hip-hop head. Like Mac Miller did, Tyler, The Creator is always evolving. The track blends melodic rap with cinematic, orchestral production and a melodramatic chorus from Kali Uchis. ![]() Make sure to also check out his track ‘See You Again’ off his 2017 album Flower Boy. The song ‘EARFQUAKE’ is a modern classic, and definitely one of the best emo-rap tracks out there. The stunning Tyler, The Creator album IGOR (2019) is a fan favourite, and if you are only going to listen to one, probably the best Tyler record to check out. Mac Miller fans may already be familiar with Tyler thanks to his feature on the rather misogynistic ‘O.K’ on Watching Movies with the Sound Off (2013) – perhaps not the finest work of either artist, but it happened. The founder of the Odd Future collective, which included Frank Ocean and Earl Sweatshirt amongst its members, Tyler is a hugely respected rapper. Tyler, The Creator is one of the most influential rappers in the industry today. You won’t regret giving Quelle Chris a go. It also has a shed-load of great features on it from the likes of Pink Siifu, Earl Sweatshirt, and more. If you like Mac Miller’s later work, the chances are you will love this record. Chris Keys’ understated, chill, jazz-hop production combined with Quelle Chris’ raw and often beautiful lyricism makes for a true hidden gem of jazz-hop, and hip-hop more broadly. His 2020 album Innocent Country 2 with Chris Keys is absolutely essential listening for Mac Miller fans. He defies labels and genres somewhat, but his lyrics are always on point, and his beats always pop. If you’re reading this and thinking that all the artists mentioned so far are far too obvious, then Quelle Chris is for you.Ī little-known artist who has dabbled with a few different genres, Quelle Chris’s lyrics are thoughtful, introspective, and often humorous. If you’ve not checked it out yet, make sure to also jump on his latest LP, Sick! (2022). ‘Chum’ is a great example of his introspective, poetic lyrics, with no-nonsense production.Įarl Sweatshirt’s debut album Doris (2013) remains a classic, and Some Rap Songs (2018) is a fan favourite. Like Mac, Earl Sweatshirt isn’t afraid to talk about his issues in his music, without the need to show off. Skirting the mainstream, Earl Sweatshirt is the ‘rapper’s rapper.’ He isn’t in the limelight as much as some of US rappers today, but he is revered by the best of the best. All fans of underground rap will know him, and he should be familiar to Mac Miller fans thanks to his feature on Mac Miller’s ‘New Faces v2’ on Faces (2014). Earl SweatshirtĮarl Sweatshirt is one of the most-respected rappers of all time. If you’re a Mac Miller fan, and you’re not already on it – make sure to check out the albums Channel Orange (2012) and Blonde by Frank Ocean. Frank Ocean songs like ‘Self Control’ and ‘Seigfried’ were seminal in pioneering a style of melodic rap that meshed perfectly with minimal, atmospheric instrumentals. ![]() Like Mac Miller does on Circles, Frank Ocean blends indie-ish, and even indie-folk guitar with rap and soul.įrank Ocean’s Blonde album (2016) is the best example, and it’s essential listening for all fans of Mac Miller’s later work. His output has been minimal for several years now, which has only added to his mystique.įor fans of Mac Miller’s Circles (2020), Frank Ocean is about as close as you will get. Frank Oceanįrank Ocean is a truly iconic artist. ![]() Like Mac, these artists are amongst the most interesting and boundary-pushing rappers of our generation. This list focuses on rappers who share the sophistication of Mac’s later work. Mac Miller was a musician whose sound developed significantly over his career. 5 Rappers That You Might Have Forgotten About ![]()
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