About Alternative hip-hop
Alternative hip-hop is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of rapping, hip-hop and alternative music.
Well-known performers associated with it include Black Eyed Peas, Twenty One Pilots, Travis Scott, Jaden Smith, Donald Glover and Beastie Boys.
From Wikipedia
Alternative hip-hop (also known as alternative rap) is a subgenre of hip-hop that refuses to be placed into any traditional type of rap, such as gangsta rap, funk, bass, hardcore, and party rap. They blur genres together and are heavily inspired by funk, pop/rock, soul, jazz, folk and reggae. Originally emerging in the 1980s, the style was spearheaded by the Native Tongues collective in the East Coast which included acts like the Jungle Brothers, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, and Queen Latifah. These artists used Afrocentric themes, use of eclectic sampling and jazz-influenced beats.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Alternative hip-hop.
Key artists
- Black Eyed Peas
- Twenty One Pilots
- Travis Scott
- Jaden Smith
- Donald Glover
- Beastie Boys
- Nas
- Awkwafina
- M.I.A.
- Beck
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Alternative hip-hop?
Alternative hip-hop is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of rapping, hip-hop and alternative music.
Where and when did Alternative hip-hop originate?
Alternative hip-hop originated in United States in the 1980s.
Who are famous Alternative hip-hop artists?
Black Eyed Peas, Twenty One Pilots, Travis Scott, Jaden Smith, Donald Glover and Beastie Boys.