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 | SoulfulL’indecis |  play_arrow | Landeshi's introductory lo-fi hip-hop record |
| 2east | Falling Down (ft. shiloh)nohidea |  play_arrow | No Idea achieves global success in Los Angeles |
| 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 | Another PerspectiveIdealism |  play_arrow | Lo-fi hip hop of idealism |
| 6east | FlowersThe Deli |  play_arrow | The Deli’s jazzy album |
| 7east | MindfulnessC Y G N |  play_arrow | A classic album introduction by a France-born beatmaker |
| 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 | Nobody Like You (feat. Ben Hughes)NINJOI. |  play_arrow | Ninjoy expresses a cool, gritty vibe through lo-fi hip-hop |
| 12east | French InhaleBSD.U |  play_arrow | Beside You's retro, melancholic music |
| 13east | m i s teevee |  play_arrow | Eevee's Nostalgic Album |
| 14east | SerenityKupla |  play_arrow | A Ghibli-style lo-fi masterpiece by Cupra |
| 15east | Honey (I can’t tell you how much it hurts)Moow |  play_arrow | Mu's soothing music is making waves |
| 16east | Play It AgainJoey Pecoraro |  play_arrow | Joey produces music that fuses hip-hop and techno |
| 17east | Magic SpellBROCKBEATS |  play_arrow | A Japanese composer who releases relaxation music using natural sounds |
| 18east | Machinegun Rap (feat. Awon)Bluntone |  play_arrow | Brunt One, traditional hip-hop expression |
| 19east | Bebop LoungeBebop |  play_arrow | Saiby mainly produces bossa nova and jazz. |
| 20east | just friendspotsu |  play_arrow | Potsu is highly regarded in music. |