Genres & Styles
Different genres and styles in hip-hop.
A Guide to Hip-Hop Genres and Styles
Stylistically, hip-hop music is a celebration of diversity. No two great MCs sound alike, because their musical stylings are products of different environments and attitudes. Here's a brief rundown of hip-hop genres and the key artists within each genre.
Stylistically, hip-hop music is a celebration of diversity. No two great MCs sound alike, because their musical stylings are products of different environments and attitudes. Here's a brief rundown of hip-hop genres and the key artists within each genre.
Conscious Rap
What exactly is conscious rap?
What exactly is conscious rap?
Battle Rap
Battle rap is one of the most original forms of hip-hop.
Battle rap is one of the most original forms of hip-hop.
Crunk
"Crunk" was derived from the combination of two words.
"Crunk" was derived from the combination of two words.
East Coast Hip-Hop
Learn more about the east coast style of hip-hop.
Learn more about the east coast style of hip-hop.
Gangsta Rap
Gangsta rap is one of the most condemned forms of hip-hop.
Gangsta rap is one of the most condemned forms of hip-hop.
Hyphy
What is hyphy?
What is hyphy?
Snap Music
Snap Music is a form of rap that originated in Atlanta, GA. Snap is gradually replacing Crunk Music.
Snap Music is a form of rap that originated in Atlanta, GA. Snap is gradually replacing Crunk Music.
Southern Rap
Southern rap is one of the most popular forms of hip-hop.
Southern rap is one of the most popular forms of hip-hop.