Perfect for work BGM too! Recommended Lo-Fi Hip Hop classics
Lo-fi hip hop—now firmly established as an internet-born genre—has been heavily influenced by legendary track makers like J Dilla and Nujabes.
On our site, we’ve already introduced plenty of must-hear tracks in the article “Perfect for remote work and staying in! Recommended Lo-Fi Hip Hop Hits,” but this time we’re focusing on albums.
Even if you enjoy songs through compilation albums or streaming services, many of you might not have ventured into full albums yet.
From timeless staples to hidden masterpieces, take this opportunity to check them out.
Playlist
| Perfect for work BGM too! Recommended Lo-Fi Hip Hop classics | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Falling Down (ft. shiloh)nohidea |  play_arrow | No Idea achieves global success in Los Angeles |
| 2east | SoulfulL’indecis |  play_arrow | Landeshi's introductory lo-fi hip-hop record |
| 3east | Pelican PartyIan Ewing |  play_arrow | Ian Ewing is not lo-fi but ambient. |
| 4east | GenesisJinsang |  play_arrow | Jinsang creates a distinctive relaxing atmosphere through everyday sounds and sampling |
| 5east | MindfulnessC Y G N |  play_arrow | A classic album introduction by a France-born beatmaker |
| 6east | Another PerspectiveIdealism |  play_arrow | Lo-fi hip hop of idealism |
| 7east | FlowersThe Deli |  play_arrow | The Deli’s jazzy album |
| 8east | Monday LoopTomppabeats |  play_arrow | Introduction to Tonpa Beats’ debut work “Harbor LP” |
| 9east | Againwun two |  play_arrow | ONE TWO are pioneers of lo-fi music. |
| 10east | Ji-Eun’s SunsetCity Girl |  play_arrow | Introduction to City Girl's Neon Impasse |
| 11east | m i s teevee |  play_arrow | Eevee's Nostalgic Album |
| 12east | French InhaleBSD.U |  play_arrow | Beside You's retro, melancholic music |
| 13east | Machinegun Rap (feat. Awon)Bluntone |  play_arrow | Brunt One, traditional hip-hop expression |
| 14east | Play It AgainJoey Pecoraro |  play_arrow | Joey produces music that fuses hip-hop and techno |
| 15east | SerenityKupla |  play_arrow | A Ghibli-style lo-fi masterpiece by Cupra |
| 16east | Honey (I can’t tell you how much it hurts)Moow |  play_arrow | Mu's soothing music is making waves |
| 17east | Nobody Like You (feat. Ben Hughes)NINJOI. |  play_arrow | Ninjoy expresses a cool, gritty vibe through lo-fi hip-hop |
| 18east | just friendspotsu |  play_arrow | Potsu is highly regarded in music. |
| 19east | Magic SpellBROCKBEATS |  play_arrow | A Japanese composer who releases relaxation music using natural sounds |
| 20east | Bebop LoungeBebop |  play_arrow | Saiby mainly produces bossa nova and jazz. |