Artists similar to
Black Star
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In short
The artists most similar to Black Star are Yasiin Bey, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Common and The Roots, from the same hip hop, alternative hip hop and conscious hip hop circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Black Star?
The artists most similar to Black Star are Yasiin Bey, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Common and The Roots, from the same hip hop, alternative hip hop and conscious 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 Black Star?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Nas, MF DOOM, Gang Starr, Wu‐Tang Clan, J Dilla and Aesop Rock have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Black Star" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Black Star?
Black Star is usually associated with hip hop, alternative hip hop and conscious hip hop (group · US · active since 1997), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.