Experimental hip hop is a genre characterized by its avant-garde approach to traditional hip hop, often incorporating unconventional sounds, rhythms, and production techniques. Emerging in the 2010s, it drew from the internet's DIY ethos and the creative freedom of SoundCloud, allowing artists to push boundaries and challenge genre norms. Marked by its use of distorted, atmospheric soundscapes, eerie melodies, and often, introspective, abstract lyrics, experimental hip hop blends elements of electronic, industrial, and experimental music. This genre's cultural significance lies in its reflection of the anxieties and disillusionments of the digital age, providing a platform for artists to express themselves freely and authentically. Distinguishing itself from more mainstream hip hop styles, experimental hip hop's emphasis on sonic innovation and emotional intensity has led to its popularity among fans seeking a more immersive, avant-garde listening experience.

Don't Be Dumb

A$AP Rocky

Album - 17 Tracks - Released January 16, 2026