John Bush of Allmusic commented, "It's experimental hip-hop being done on a level reached by few producers out there."

While some experimental hip-hop does use quantized rhythms, the vast majority of it does not.

The albums 1957 and 1958 are based in experimental, abstract hip-hop which sometimes adds elements of "avant-jazz."

As well as baroque pop, art rock, soul, hip-hop, experimental and post-punk.

Their sound is described as experimental hip-hop with a feel-good vibe.

Y Diwygiad are a forward-thinking crew flying the flag for multilingual, experimental electronica-splattered hip-hop.

Stefen's work is a blend of sample-based experimental hip-hop, D.I.Y. punk, and roots music.

The musical style has been described as "advanced minimalistic polyrhythmic beats" as well as "bashment, experimental hip-hop, '90's R&B and house".

One of the most influential rap groups of the late '90s, Company Flow laid the groundwork for nearly all the experimental hip-hop that followed.