Punk rap
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Punk rap is a music subgenre of hip-hop influenced by the rebellious ethos, and sometimes, musical characteristics, of punk rock.cite-ref-hotnewhiphop-2-0[2] The genre has been described as also being influenced by styles such as trap music,cite-ref-vulture-3-0[3] heavy metalcite-ref-massappeal-com-4-0[4] and lo-fi music.cite-ref-massappeal-com-4-1[4]
One of the earliest proponents of the scene was Odd Future, due to their merging of hip-hop and shock humor.cite-ref-bbc-5-0[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.cite-ref-bbc-5-1[5]
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Characteristics
Vocals and structure
Some artists makes use of sonic elements of punk rock, such as screaming, whereas others make use of its attitude and melodic style.cite-ref-hotnewhiphop-2-1[2] Vulture described its origins as "the product of a convergence between Atlanta trap and the devilish eclecticism of Miami predecessors like SpaceGhostPurrp".cite-ref-vulture-3-1[3] Lil Jon's harsh style of vocalization has also been cited as influence on the development of the genre.cite-ref-bbc-5-2[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)cite-ref-auto-6-0[6]
In a way, hardcore punk was a "radical departure"cite-ref-auto4-7-0[7] from alternative and popular music of that era; this was because it was played "louder and harder,"cite-ref-allmusic-com-8-0[8] "wasn't verse-chorus rock," and "dispelled any notion of what songwriting is supposed to be [and] it's its own form"cite-ref-blush-9-0[9] punk rap songs share some of the "unorthodox" characteristics. They are "short, repetitive, wrapped in distortion and grimly effective."cite-ref-auto-6-1[6]cite-ref-10[10]
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References
cite-note-11. citereffrank-guan2017Frank Guan (November 27, 2017). "Explaining the Influences and Success of Lil Pump". Vulture.com. Retrieved March 21, 2019.
cite-note-hotnewhiphop-22. ↑ citerefrobles2017Robles, Julian (December 21, 2017). "10 Punk-Rap & Punk-Pop Artists You Should Listen To". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
cite-note-massappeal-com-44. ↑ "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.
cite-note-auto-66. ↑ "Lil Uzi Vert & Travis Scott Are Making Moshing & Metal Tees Mainstream in Hip-Hop". Billboard. June 22, 2017.
cite-note-auto4-77. ↑ Williams, Sarah. "Hardcore". In Continuum Encyclopedia of Popular Music Volume 8: North America. Edited by John Shepherd and David Horn. p. 257-260
cite-note-allmusic-com-88. ↑ citerefpop-rock-punk-new-wave-hardcore-punkPop/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.
cite-note-1010. ↑ citerefguan2017Guan, Frank (December 20, 2017). "Rap Dominated Pop in 2017, and It's Not Going Anywhere Anytime Soon". Vulture.