About UK rap
UK rap is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of music of the United Kingdom and European hip-hop.
Well-known performers associated with it include Riz Ahmed, Central Cee, Tinie Tempah, Example, Little Simz and Skepta.
UK rap has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Road rap.
From Wikipedia
UK rap, also known as British hip-hop or UK hip-hop or British rap, is a music genre and culture that covers a variety of styles of hip-hop made in the United Kingdom. The development of UK rap was shaped by a distinct set of regional influences, slang, and grassroots movements that differentiated it from American hip-hop.
It is generally classified as one of a number of styles of R&B/hip-hop.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of UK rap.
Key artists
- Riz Ahmed
- Central Cee
- Tinie Tempah
- Example
- Little Simz
- Skepta
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Frequently asked questions
What is UK rap?
UK rap is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of music of the United Kingdom and European hip-hop.
Where and when did UK rap originate?
UK rap originated in United Kingdom in the 1980s.
Who are famous UK rap artists?
Riz Ahmed, Central Cee, Tinie Tempah, Example, Little Simz and Skepta.