Golden Age Hip Hop
The Golden Age is stood on the shoulders of the Old School. This era introduced complex flows, intricate rhymes, and beats that went way beyond the boom-bap.
Music styles
Gangsta Rap
Gangsta Rap is the gritty child of hip-hop, itself born in the late ’70s. But it was in the late ’80s and ’90s when Gangsta Rap really exploded.
Conscious Rap
Conscious Rap is the professor of the rap game – enlightening listeners on social issues, history, and life lessons. Artists in this genre drop knowledge on everything from racism, social inequality, and spiritual awakening to love and self-growth.
House Music
Originating in the U.S. during the late ’70s and early ’80s, House is an electronic dance music genre that got its start in clubs – you guessed it – houses!
Trance Music
Trance is a subgenre of electronic dance music (EDM) that originated in the early ’90s. It’s characterized by hypnotic melodies, repetitive rhythms, and an overall sense of euphoria.
Techno
echno is a genre that combines the essence of African American styles like funk, electro, and Chicago house with futuristic themes and sounds. Think of relentless beats, repetitive synth hooks, and a BPM (beats per minute) that’ll keep your heart racing.
Dubstep
Originating in the UK, Dubstep is a fusion of 2-step, grime, and drum and bass. Early pioneers like Skream, Benga, and Digital Mystikz paved the way.
Drum and Bass
With its fast breakbeats, heavy bass, and complex rhythms, Drum and Bass, or DnB as it’s commonly abbreviated, is more than just a musical style – it’s a whole mood.
Hardstyle
Hardstyle is not just an EDM sub-genre; it’s a lifestyle. And we’re gonna talk beats, kicks, history, and culture.
Trap Music
So you’ve heard the term “trap music” thrown around like it’s candy, but you’re scratching your head thinking, “What is this genre all about?” Originating from the Southern United States, particularly from Atlanta, Georgia, trap is a subgenre of hip-hop that has taken the world by storm.