I listen to a lot of hip hop and they work well. If you're looking for very strong bass I probably wouldn't recommend them, but stuff like WuTang, Goodie Mob, Kendrick, and Mobb Deep all sounds great. Tracks that can't handle their own without an over-the-top bassline (think: modern East-Coast hip hop and trap music) won't be in their element with these headphones; the DT990 Pros I own are more suited for that style. The Shures are well-rounded with great mids, so you'll hear voices really clearly