Hipster hop

Hipster hop, a portmanteau of hipster and hip hop, is a microgenre of alternative hip hop, more specifically, "indie rock-informed hip-hop".[1] It is also known as hipster rap.[2]

Hipster hop
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsEarly to mid-2000s (decade), United States
Typical instruments

Etymology

According to critic Matt Preira, writing in the Miami New Times, hipster-hop constitutes a "discernable transition in rap music," one which incorporates elements of hipster culture. Preira claims that it is "a brewing microgenre poised to take the mainstream by storm".[3] Chicago Reader critic Miles Raymer says that hipster rappers "screw around with old school signifiers," but that hipster rap "embodies the same sort of utopian, big-tent ideal that old-school hip-hop did." According to Raymer, it works the "leading edge of the interplay between rap music and dance music," while being defined by hipsteresque fashions and attitudes.[2]

Characteristics
Das Racist at Governors Ball 2011

In summary, hipster rap is characterized by a blurring of the lines between "'pure' rap, hip-hop, R&B, pop, and rock".[4] Critics have often associated it with Seattle, Washington groups such as Mad Rad, although the group denies that their music falls into the genre.[5]

Popular hipster hop artists (or artists associated with the style) include Kid Cudi, João Grilo, Childish Gambino, Tyler, the Creator, Mikill Pane, Kid Sister, Kreayshawn, XV, Chiddy Bang, Azealia Banks, The Swank, Air Dubai.[1][2][3][4][6]

See also

References
  1. Mike Osegueda (8 July 2011). "Fresh artists step up halfway through 2011". The Fresno Bee.
  2. Miles Raymer (5 June 2008). "Don't Hate Them Because They're Hip: One of Chicago's hottest scenes has attracted the inevitable backlash". The Chicago Reader. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  3. Matt Preira (10 May 2011). "Five Key Moments in the Chronology of Hipster Hop". Miami New Times. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  4. Harrison Garcia (11 February 2011). "Hipster Hop in Denver: Great music from Air Dubai and Input". The Denver Examiner.
  5. Jonathan Cunningham (15 April 2009). "The Party Keeps Getting Better for Champagne Champagne". The Seattle Weekly. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  6. Matt Preira (13 May 2011). "Catch Up With Kid Cudi and His Emo-Synth Hipster Hop at La Covacha May 20". Miami New Times. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
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