Punk rap is hip hop music influenced by the rebellious ethos, and sometimes musical characteristics, of punk rock.[2] The genre has been described as being influenced by styles such as trap music,[3] punk rock,[2] heavy metal[4] and lo-fi music.[4]
| Punk rap | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Punk trap |
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Late 2000s and early 2010s |
| Local scenes | |
| Other topics | |
One of the earliest proponents of the scene was Odd Future, due to their merging of hip hop and shock humor.[5] In an article for the BBC, journalist Thomas Hobbs referred to the rise of the genre as being a rebellion against the politics of the period, with artists showing disdain for topics such as Brexit, the presidency of Donald Trump and global warming.[5]
Characteristics
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Vocals and structure
editSome artists makes use of sonic elements of punk rock, such as screaming, whereas others make use of its attitude and melodic style.[2] Vulture described its origins as "the product of a convergence between Atlanta trap and the devilish eclecticism of Miami predecessors like SpaceGhostPurrp".[3] Lil Jon's harsh style of vocalization has also been cited as influence on the development of the genre.[5]
"It's what the game needs now; Someone who doesn't give a fuck about the rules and is just going to fuck shit up."
— Ski Mask the Slump God (2017)[6]
In a way, hardcore punk was a "radical departure"[7] from alternative and popular music of that era; this was because it was played "louder and harder,"[8] "wasn't verse-chorus rock," and "dispelled any notion of what songwriting is supposed to be [and] it's its own form"[9] punk rap songs share some of the "unorthodox" characteristics. They are "short, repetitive, wrapped in distortion and grimly effective."[6][10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Frank Guan (November 27, 2017). "Explaining the Influences and Success of Lil Pump". Vulture.com. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
- ^ a b c Robles, Julian (December 21, 2017). "10 Punk-Rap & Punk-Pop Artists You Should Listen To". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ a b Guan, Frank (December 20, 2017). "Rap Dominated Pop in 2017, and It's Not Going Anywhere Anytime Soon". Vulture. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
- ^ a b "Denzel Curry's New Battle Cry, "Hate Government," is An Important Reminder". May 15, 2017. Archived from the original on December 29, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
- ^ a b c Hobbs, Thomas. "How today's rappers are resurrecting the spirit of punk". BBC. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Lil Uzi Vert & Travis Scott Are Making Moshing & Metal Tees Mainstream in Hip-Hop". Billboard. June 22, 2017.
- ^ Williams, Sarah. "Hardcore". In Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music Volume 8: North America. Edited by John Shepherd and David Horn. p. 257-260
- ^ Pop/Rock » Punk/New Wave » Hardcore Punk. "Hardcore Punk | Significant Albums, Artists and Songs". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 5, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
- ^ Blush, Steven (January 2007). "Move Over My Chemical Romance: The Dynamic Beginnings of US Punk". Uncut.
- ^ Guan, Frank (December 20, 2017). "Rap Dominated Pop in 2017, and It's Not Going Anywhere Anytime Soon". Vulture.