From Naomi Sharon to Zelooperz, Here's the Best Hip-Hop and R&B You Missed in 2023

Anyone complaining about the state of hip-hop need only look beyond the top of the charts, as the latest episode of Rolling Stone Music now the podcast clarifies. In the episode, Andre Gee breaks down some of his under-the-radar hip-hop picks of 2023, from his experimental Zelooperz Microphone Fiend on B. Cool Aid's ultra-vibey Leather BLVD in nappy endoscopy Nina Mourning is due. To listen to the full episode, go here for your podcast provider of choice, listen Apple Podcasts the Spotifyor just press play below.

Also on the episode, Manakprr Conteh walks you through her picks for some of the best Afropop, hip-hop and R&B of the year, discussing Mr Eazi The evil geniusAdekunle Gold's Ever After TequilaInfluenced by Naomi Sharon's Sade Obsidianby Leon Thomas Electric twilightand many more.

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