About Chipmunk soul
Chipmunk soul is a music genre in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of hip-hop.
Well-known performers associated with it include RZA.
From Wikipedia
Chipmunk soul is a style of hip hop that features sped-up vocal samples, originating in the 2000s. The genre was popularized by Kanye West in his albums The College Dropout, Late Registration and Graduation, which notably were heavy in high-pitched vocals, especially in the songs "Spaceship" and "Through the Wire". Early users of the style included Just Blaze, RZA, and DJ Premier.
The name "chipmunk" is a reference to Alvin and the Chipmunks, a 1960s musical act featuring sped-up high-pitched vocal recordings.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Chipmunk soul.
Key artists
- RZA
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Chipmunk soul?
Chipmunk soul is a music genre in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of hip-hop.
Where and when did Chipmunk soul originate?
Chipmunk soul originated in the 1990s.
Who are famous Chipmunk soul artists?
RZA.