Chap hop

Chap hop is music originating from England that mixes the hip hop genre with elements from the Chappist or steampunk subcultures and stereotypical English obsessions such as cricket, tea and the weather.[1]

Chap hop
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsMid- to late 2000s (decade), United Kingdom
Typical instruments
Other topics

Two leading exponents of the genre are Professor Elemental and Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer. Other names include Poplock Holmes & DJ WattsOn.[2][3]

In 2011, Sir Reginald Pikedevant, Esquire, inspired by Regretsy's "Not Remotely Steampunk" section,[4] released the music video "Just Glue Some Gears On It (And Call It Steampunk)" on YouTube, which quickly went viral and has generated over one million views to date. It was named one of the top ten steampunk songs[5] and was acclaimed by steampunk notables.[4]

In March 2013, UK Education Secretary Michael Gove said he was a fan of the genre. Mr. B noted the irony of this, since his music often pokes at members the establishment, commenting, "As a non-Etonian and thus an outcast within the cabinet, this is perhaps a little snook cocked at his colleagues."[6]

See also

References
  1. Frances Robinson, In 'Chap-Hop,' Gentlemen Rappers Bust Rhymes About Tea, Cricket, Wall Street Journal, April 4, 2011, accessed April 5, 2011.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. Pikedevant (29 November 2011). "Just Glue Some Gears On It (And Call It Steampunk)". Youtube. Retrieved 4 December 2011. From the video's information section: 'Inspired by the category "Things That Are Not Steampunk" on Regretsy...' From the video's comments: 'This is Datamancer, the steampunk keyboard guy, and I approve of this video wholeheartedly. In fact, we make this joke at the workshop almost daily. "I can't figure out how to finish off this edge". "Just glue some gears to it and call it done" haha. Well-made song and video.' - Datamancer. 'Glad to see a new contender for the chap-hop crown, and such a relevant message. I love it!' - Unwoman. 'Professor Elemental here, Just wanted to give this my most hearty applause. A fine, fine song by a true gentleman.'
  5. Jef with one F (25 September 2012). "Top 10 Steampunk Songs". Houston Press.
  6. Mr. B the Gentleman Rhymer (25 March 2014). "Michael Gove professes to enjoy chap-hop – how peculiar". The Guardian.
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