The intersection of hip-hop and EDM (electronic dance music) is where bass-heavy beats meet lyrical finesse, creating a sound that dominates festivals, club scenes, and underground movements alike. The days of rigid genre lines are long gone—today’s most innovative producers and rappers are fusing these styles in ways that challenge the status quo. Whether it’s festival-ready trap anthems, dubstep-fueled rap verses, or deep house grooves laced with hip-hop swagger, these 25 artists are at the forefront of the fusion.
Hip-Hop and EDM Mainstream Heavyweights
Skrillex – A genre-hopping innovator, Skrillex has worked with A$AP Rocky, Rick Ross, and even Missy Elliott, blending dubstep with hip-hop effortlessly.
DJ Snake – From “Turn Down for What” with Lil Jon to “Enzo” featuring Offset and 21 Savage, DJ Snake’s ability to merge rap with dance music is unmatched.
Pretty Lights – A pioneer of electro-hip-hop soul, Pretty Lights blends vintage samples, hip-hop beats, and electronic textures to create an unmistakable sound.
Diplo – A true chameleon, Diplo has worked with Migos, Travis Scott, and even Kanye West, blending dancehall, hip-hop, and house.
Trap & Bass Innovators Pushing the Culture Forward
RL Grime – One of the pioneers of electronic trap, his work seamlessly incorporates rap vocals over booming basslines.
Flosstradamus – If you’ve heard an airhorn sound effect in a club, chances are Flosstradamus had something to do with it.
Baauer – The “Harlem Shake” producer continues to push experimental trap and hip-hop crossovers.
TroyBoi – Known for his signature “my style” sound, TroyBoi effortlessly merges UK bass, trap, and hip-hop elements.
Yellow Claw – The Dutch duo has collaborated with hip-hop artists worldwide, infusing rap with high-energy festival trap.
Underground and Experimental Kings
Mr. Carmack – A mad scientist of beats, he blends hip-hop and electronic elements into something completely fresh.
Ekali – His emotional, melodic trap has featured collabs with 070 Shake and Denzel Curry.
G Jones – Known for his glitchy bass-heavy sound, G Jones injects hip-hop rhythm into his productions.
Boombox Cartel – This Mexican-American duo creates genre-defying tracks that hit hard in both EDM and rap scenes.
ODESZA – While primarily in the chillwave space, their use of hip-hop samples and features makes them part of the conversation.
More Artists Breaking Barriers
WHIPPED CREAM – Her dark, bass-heavy beats have landed her collabs with rappers like Jasiah.
GRiZ – A funk-soul-electronic fusionist who brings live sax and hip-hop energy to his sets.
KAYTRANADA – Arguably the king of house-meets-hip-hop, Kaytranada’s work with artists like Anderson .Paak is pure gold.
Zeds Dead – Known for their dubstep roots, the duo often brings in rap vocals to spice up their productions.
UZ – A pioneer of the early trap movement, his work still carries massive influence.
Rezz – While she leans towards dark, mid-tempo bass, she’s dabbled in rap collabs that push boundaries.
Party Favor – Festival trap meets hip-hop bangers in Party Favor’s arsenal.
TYNAN – His hybrid bass productions make him a go-to for rap-meets-electronic energy.
QUIX – A left-field producer whose trap beats hit with serious weight.
Big Gigantic – Bringing live saxophone into their bass-driven sets, they carve out a unique space in the hip-hop/EDM crossover.
