Hip-hop classics that use Auto-Tune
Autotune, an effect indispensable to modern hip-hop.
In Japan, it’s sometimes called the “kero-kero voice.”
Because old-school rap has long been mainstream in the Japanese hip-hop scene, songs using autotune used to be rare, but with the recent hip-hop boom, it’s become popular.
This time, we’ve selected new-school tracks where you can fully savor that autotune sound.
We’ve gathered only well-known, authentic songs, so take your time and enjoy them to the very end.
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Hip-hop classics that use Auto-Tune (1–10)
Lollipop ft. StaticLil Wayne
Lil Wayne is one of the rappers who built the modern trap music boom.
For those who have been following hip-hop since the 2010s, he’s a familiar name.
Speaking of his autotune-driven classics, it has to be “Lollipop ft.
Static.” It’s no exaggeration to say this track changed the course of hip-hop history; after its release, trap music that made heavy use of autotune became far more popular.
Bank Account21 Savage
Rapper 21 Savage from Atlanta.
Until a little while ago, he had the image of a promising young rapper, but lately, as his props have grown, he’s come to be recognized as more of a mid-career artist.
One of 21 Savage’s classic tracks is Bank Account.
The way Auto-Tune is used in this song is very interesting—it’s applied only to parts of the rap.
The occasional Auto-Tune “fake” creates a perfectly laid-back vibe.
All Around The WorldMura Masa
Mura Masa is one of the most talked-about young rappers on the UK hip-hop scene.
Since the late 2010s, his distinctive musical style has been recognized, bringing him industry attention.
Incidentally, his name “Mura Masa” is taken from the famed swordsmith Muramasa.
Among his works, “All Around The World” stands out for its striking use of Auto-Tune.
It’s a highly sophisticated and distinctive track that layers melodious rap over a beat blending tropical vibes reminiscent of soca and calypso with trap music.
Hip-hop classics that use Auto-Tune (11–20)
pushin P (feat. Young Thug)Gunna & Future
Rapper Gunna, whose style shows striking influences from artists like Cam’ron, OutKast, and Young Thug, is someone anyone following contemporary hip-hop will know.
The track where Gunna collaborates with Future—who is also one of his inspirations—is pushin P (feat.
Young Thug).
The lightly applied Auto-Tune doesn’t interfere with the track; instead, it adds accents in a perfectly balanced way.
Right OnLil Baby
Rapper Lil Baby, who commands respect from many heads for his unique character and solid musicality.
Since he won major awards like Album of the Year at the Grammys in 2022, many of you may already know him.
He often releases songs in a variety of styles, but Right On is among the most polished of his Auto-Tune-driven tracks.
It’s a piece that lays melodic rapping over a fast-tempo trap beat, showcasing his masterful use of Auto-Tune.
MONTEROLil Nas X
Rapper Lil Nas X has built a truly unique position with his distinctive musical style and persona.
With his recent run of hit songs, many of you are probably familiar with him.
MONTERO is one of his tracks that made an especially big splash among his auto-tune-driven songs.
It’s hip-hop wrapped in a dark yet pop-leaning vibe, and the power of the auto-tune in the drop is absolutely staggering.
Be sure to check it out.
No IdeaDon Toliver
Don Toliver is a rapper who has been in the spotlight since 2018 and has continued releasing hit songs ever since.
He’s known for a sound rooted in trap and R&B.
If you like trap, you’ve probably heard some of Don Toliver’s tracks even in Japan.
One of his signature songs is No Idea.
It uses heavily reverbed Auto-Tune, and it pairs perfectly with the track’s strong R&B character.