Meaning of SoundCloud rap | Babel Free

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A short-lived subgenre of hip hop mixing trap, lo-fi, and electronic music.

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“It was just another unpredictable, bruising night in the world of SoundCloud rap — a swelling subgenre that takes its name⟳ from its creators’ preferred streaming service — which in the last⟳ year has become⟳ the most vital and disruptive new movement in hip-hop thanks to rebellious music, volcanic energy and occasional acts of malevolence.”

“SoundCloud rap is characterized by its distinct sound⟳, which is typically a mix⟳ of trap⟳, lo-fi, electronic, and hip-hop music. Artists of this genre are also known for the short length of their songs, their popular social media presences, and sometimes their dangerous drug use⟳, especially Xanax.”

“SoundCloud rap moved from the more hidden corners of the internet into mainstream consciousness in June 2017.”

“More than a year on from when we actively began the research⟳ into SoundCloud rap, nearly four years on from my first impulse to make⟳ a programme about the subject, we've finally embarked on a wholly new project, […]”

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