Lyrical rap can either be fast or slow, depending on the artist. However, both sound good. Here are 8 lyrical rap songs you should check out. This list contains both songs you would have heard of, as well as ones that are more underrated.

8. N.Y. State of Mind- Nas

Nas is no doubt a legend when it comes to hip-hop. This is one of his most popular tracks, and for a good reason. He masters storytelling alongside delivering lyrical content.

7. p u n c h i n’ . t h e . c l o c k – J.Cole

From J.Cole’s 2021 album The Off Season, this song is one of the most underrated tracks to come from it.

6. Gook – Denzel Curry

This 8-year old track sums up the lyrical capabilities of rapper Denzel Curry.

5. Homicide – Logic ft. Eminem

Alright, you’ve probably heard of this one. But it’s too good to not include. This track comes from Logic’s 2019 album Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.

4. Boom – Token ft. JID

Some people see Token as a ‘YouTube Rapper’, but I don’t really understand why. His lyrical rapping abilities are by far better than the majority of artists nowadays. His collaboration with JID prove this. They both went hard.

3. m.A.A.d city – Kendrick Lamar ft. MC Eiht

good kid, m.A.A.d city is one of Kendrick Lamar’s most talked about albums. It will forever be a classic. This track demonstrates Kendrick Lamar’s insane versatility.

2. Scatter Brain – Conway the Machine ft. Ludacris & JID

An underrated collaboration from these three artists.

1. Patiently Waiting – 50 Cent ft. Eminem

Eminem and 50 Cent are an iconic duo. They’re friendship can be seen in how well they work together on a track. Check this track out, if you haven’t already, from 50 Cent’s iconic album Get Rich or Die Trying.