About Underground hip-hop
Underground hip-hop is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of rapping, hip-hop and independent music.
Well-known performers associated with it include Xzibit, RZA, MF DOOM, Big L, Three 6 Mafia and Immortal Technique.
From Wikipedia
Underground hip-hop (also known as underground rap) is a scene and style of hip-hop music that is defined as being countercultural in nature, existing outside of and in contrast to the sounds, style and aesthetics of mainstream hip-hop. Despite this, underground artists have often reached widespread success and popularity through internet virality, critical acclaim, or appearances on the Billboard charts.
Originally associated with conscious, experimental and progressive rap, the term later shifted to refer to several trap-descendant internet rap scenes and music that emerged during the late 2000s and 2010s.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Underground hip-hop.
Key artists
- Xzibit
- RZA
- MF DOOM
- Big L
- Three 6 Mafia
- Immortal Technique
- Hopsin
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Underground hip-hop?
Underground hip-hop is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of rapping, hip-hop and independent music.
Where and when did Underground hip-hop originate?
Underground hip-hop originated in United States in the 1980s.
Who are famous Underground hip-hop artists?
Xzibit, RZA, MF DOOM, Big L, Three 6 Mafia and Immortal Technique.