About New Orleans hip-hop
New Orleans hip-hop is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of New Orleans and American hip-hop.
From Wikipedia
New Orleans hip-hop represents a distinct regional style, profoundly rooted in the city's unique cultural heritage, particularly its rich African-American musical traditions. It stands as a significant cultural export of Louisiana. The dominant and most recognizable subgenre within New Orleans hip-hop is bounce music, which emerged in the early 1990s. Bounce is characterized by its intensely percussive, highly rhythmic, and dance-centric nature, often featuring call-and-response vocals and localized references.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of New Orleans hip-hop.
- ↑ music of New Orleans
- ↑ American hip-hop
Frequently asked questions
What is New Orleans hip-hop?
New Orleans hip-hop is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of New Orleans and American hip-hop.