Hip Hop

Emerged primarily on the United States east coast in African American communities in the late 1970s; emphasizes rhythmic beat patterns and a type of spoken vocal delivery known as rapping.

sub-genres: Experimental Hip Hop • Abstract Hip Hop • UK Hip Hop • Trap • Jazz Rap • East Coast Hip Hop • Conscious Hip Hop • Disco Rap • Hardcore Hip Hop • Lo-Fi Hip Hop • Cloud Rap • Pop Rap • French Hip Hop • Southern Hip Hop • Turntablism