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Q-pop

Q-pop is a music genre that emerged in Kazakhstan in the 2010s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Kazakhstan and electronic pop. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Q-pop

Q-pop is a music genre that emerged in Kazakhstan in the 2010s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Kazakhstan and electronic pop.

From Wikipedia

Q-pop or Qazaq pop is a music genre originating in Kazakhstan. It is a modern form of Kazakhstani pop music sung in Kazakh, incorporating elements of Western pop music, Kazakhstani hip hop, EDM, R&B and Toi-pop, with heavy influences from K-pop of South Korea. The genre first surfaced in 2015 when the first Q-pop group, Ninety One debuted. Since then the genre has experienced growing popularity among Kazakhstani youths, with more Q-pop artists forming and debuting.

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Q-pop.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Q-pop?

Q-pop is a music genre that emerged in Kazakhstan in the 2010s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Kazakhstan and electronic pop.

Where and when did Q-pop originate?

Q-pop originated in Kazakhstan in the 2010s.

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