In short
The artists most similar to Big Shug are DJ Krush, Malik B, Deflon Sallahr, C.L. Smooth and Reks, from the same hip hop circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Big Shug?
The artists most similar to Big Shug are DJ Krush, Malik B, Deflon Sallahr, C.L. Smooth and Reks, from the same hip hop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Big Shug?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Gang Starr, M.O.P., O.C., Kool G Rap, J Dilla and Masta Ace have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Big Shug" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Big Shug?
Big Shug is usually associated with hip hop (artist · US · born 1961), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 3 November 2026.