This list will introduce you to some of the best rap playlists on Spotify.
Whether you are an aspiring rapper looking for playlists to submit your music to, or whether you are just looking for new playlists to listen to, this run down should have you covered.
The list includes a number of official Spotify playlists, as well as some lists from other big curators. These playlists span several sub-genres of rap and hip-hop, with options for trap, drill, lofi, alternative, conscious rap, and more.
Let’s dive in and discover the best hip-hop playlists on Spotify.
RapCaviar
Curator: Spotify
Number of songs: 50
The number one essential rap playlist. Every knows RapCaviar, and you can rely on this playlist to always have a finger on the pulse of the world of rap.
Gangsta rap
Curator: Marc-Gabrielle Paradis
Number of songs: 493
A huge gangsta rap playlist, featuring all the greats of the scene. Stick this one on for over thirty hours of non-stop gangsta flows.
Lofi Hip-hop
Curator: Spotify
Number of songs: 94
A varied and top quality hip-hop playlist, featuring some of the tastiest production the genre has to offer. You’re bound to find something you love on this one.
Rap Español
Curator: Spotify
Number of songs: 55
The essential Spanish rap playlist on Spotify. This list features the biggest names in Spanish rap, as well as emerging artists that should be on your radar.
90s Hip Hop Classics
Curator: Nick Minto
Number of songs: 333
An independent playlist, featuring all the greats of 90s hip-hop. Twenty-four hours of non-stop old school classics.
Rap UK
Curator: Spotify
Number of songs: 51
Spotify’s official playlist for UK rap and hip-hop. The essential UK rap playlist to stay on top of the British rap scene.
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Rap Sauce
Curator: Ultimate Music
Number of songs: 33
One of the biggest rap playlists on Spotify, Rap Sauce mix things up regularly, making this concise playlist a great one for discovery.
lofi rap
Curator: Spotify
Number of songs: 100
Spotify’s essential lofi rap playlist. Bring the tempo down with lofi and chill vibes from start to finish. A good one for finding new artists.
Christian Rap Bangers
Curator: noah32443
Number of songs: 247
An independent Christian rap playlist that’s regularly updated. One of the go-to rap playlists on Spotify for the faithful, featuring many of the biggest Christian rappers in the game.
girl rappers only
Curator: Hannah Kunkel
Number of songs: 319
An all-female rap playlist, featuring many of the biggest names in the game, as well as some lesser known women rappers.
Rap 2023
Curator: Labyrinth Records
Number of songs: 345
A large, independent Spotify rap playlist that showcases the newest joints on the scene, from both the big names and newcomers.
Beast Mode Hip-hop
Curator: Spotify
Number of songs: 76
The biggest picks of rap and hip-hop to pump you up. Updated regularly, this playlist is always fresh. It’s also one of the most popular rap playlists on Spotify.
Rap UK 2023
Curator: AMP
Number of songs: 50
Curated by AMP, this a quality UK rap playlist that’s great for discovering new artists. One of the top UK rap playlists on Spotify.
Alternative Hip-hop
Curator: Spotify
Number of songs: 100
Spotify’s official alternative hip-hop playlist, you can expect non-stop quality from the slightly experimental margins of hip-hop.
Female Rappers
Curator: Rap Queens
Number of songs: 108
An independent Spotify playlist focused on female rappers only. Updated regularly, and featuring both established names and lesser-known artists.
Conscious
Curator: Spotify
Number of songs: 60
An official Spotify playlist highlighting the best conscious rappers on the scene, both old and new.
Trappers
Curator: Dope Bros
Number of songs: 38
Discover something new in the trap scene from this concise trap-focused playlist, featuring predominantly new and less-known rappers.
I Love My ‘90s Hip-Hop
Curator: Spotify
Number of songs: 100
Spotify’s classic 90s hip-hop playlist. If you want to discover what the golden age of hip-hop was all about, your search is over. This is one is definitely amongst the essential rap playlists on Spotify.
Emo Rap Music 2023
Curator: Esydia
Number of songs: 107
Independent emo rap playlist that’s regularly updated. The playlist features many of the big names in emo rap, as well as a few artists you may not know.
USA Drill
Curator: DRILL TIME
Number of songs: 173
An independent US drill playlist, mostly featuring the big names from the scene.
Jazz Rap
Curator: Spotify
Number of songs: 100
Spotify’s official playlist for jazz-inspired rap, jazz-hop, and all things in the space between. You’re guaranteed to find something fresh here.
sad rap vibes 2023
Curator: Rare Candy
Number of songs: 140
Independent playlist with a melancholic vibe. Featuring many of the biggest names from emo rap and a few others.
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