About Pop rap
Pop rap is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of hip-hop. Its influences include pop music.
Among the best-known names in the style are IShowSpeed, Kesha, Fergie, Black Eyed Peas, Sean Combs and Iggy Azalea.
Pop rap has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Hookah rap and Frat rap.
From Wikipedia
Pop rap (also known as pop hip-hop, pop hop, hip pop, melodic hip-hop, or melodic rap) is a genre of music fusing the rhythm-based lyricism of hip-hop with pop's preference for melodic vocals, catchy hooks, and occasional rap-singing on pop-like productions and structure, as well as samples of various popular songs. This genre gained mainstream popularity during the 1990s, though the influences and roots of pop rap can trace back to late-1980s hip-hop artists such as Run-DMC, LL Cool J, and Beastie Boys.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Pop rap.
Key artists
- IShowSpeed
- Kesha
- Fergie
- Black Eyed Peas
- Sean Combs
- Iggy Azalea
- Coolio
- Travis Scott
- Jaden Smith
- Megan Thee Stallion
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Pop rap?
Pop rap is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of hip-hop. Its influences include pop music.
Where and when did Pop rap originate?
Pop rap originated in United States in the 1980s.
Who are famous Pop rap artists?
IShowSpeed, Kesha, Fergie, Black Eyed Peas, Sean Combs and Iggy Azalea.