Nerdcore

Nerdcore is a hip-hop subgenre characterized by its geeky, intellectual lyrics and eclectic sound, often blending rap with rock, electronic, and pop elements. Emerging in the early 2000s, nerdcore drew from the DIY ethos of punk and hip-hop, with artists embracing their love of science fiction, comic books, video games, and technology. The genre's popularity peaked in the mid to late 2000s, with a devoted fan base and a thriving online community. Nerdcore's cultural significance lies in its celebration of intellectual curiosity and its challenge to traditional hip-hop's machismo, instead embracing a more inclusive, quirky identity. With its fast-paced flows, catchy hooks, and genre-bending instrumentation, nerdcore sets itself apart from other hip-hop styles, often incorporating elements of chiptune, punk, and ska. Its unique blend of humor, wit, and passion has made nerdcore a beloved genre among fans of geek culture and underground hip-hop.

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ANIMETRIX
Amanda Areia
Ark King
Austin Simmon
Backburner
Beefy
Bryson the Alien
Cam Groves
Cam Steady
Captain Dan & The Scurvy Crew
Chaz Kangas
Chewie
ChewieCatt
Choke
Chusk Beats
DHeusta
Dagames
Dame
Dan Avidan
Devo Spice
Falconshield
Flobots
Former Fat Boys
Galactic Empire
Ghettosocks
Glitch Kingdom
Id Obelus
Ish1da
Josh Mobley
KEZURA
Kadesh Flow
Kaito
Kanhanga
Kawaii AF
Kevin Bennett
Keyblade
Kingmenace
Kirby Krackle
Klopfenpop
Kronno Zomber
Lil Chainz
Lil Fuub
LongestSoloEver
Lu Exotic
MC BMO
MC Frontalot
MC Lars
MC Snax
Mat4yo
Mega Beardo
Mega Ran
Mikal kHill
Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer
NATI OFICIAL
NerdOut
Nerexx
Nomar Slevik
Noveliss
Oblio
PTK
Polar Beats
Professor Elemental
Random
Rare Candy
Richie Branson
Rockit Music
Rod 3030
SON BROKU
Sailorurlove
Schaffer The Darklord
Scotty Wu
Shao Dow
Shwabadi
Space Bards
Spoken Nerd
Spose
Strong Bad
Tauz
The Doubleclicks
The Epitome
The Grammar Club
The Megas
The Protomen
The Stupendium
They Might Be Giants (For Kids)
Thorn Together
Timbuktu
Tribe One
Ty Wild
VideoGameRapBattles
Watsky
Wordburglar
YTCracker
Yoclesh
Zepelin Beats
Zero Meia
Zzz Beats
ivycomb
marvin arcanjo
ÉoDan
Dagames
The Stupendium
Rockit Music
Dame
Tauz
DHeusta
LongestSoloEver
NerdOut
Keyblade
ivycomb
ÉoDan
Watsky
Kronno Zomber
Cam Steady
Lil Chainz
Flobots
VideoGameRapBattles
Lil Fuub
Shwabadi
They Might Be Giants (For Kids)
ChewieCatt
Shao Dow
Chusk Beats
Falconshield
Jonathan Coulton
The Protomen
Ty Wild
Ark King
Dan Avidan
Spose
MC Chris
Mat4yo
Sailorurlove
SON BROKU
Galactic Empire
Mega Ran
Rod 3030
The Megas
Amanda Areia
PTK
Professor Elemental
Dr. Awkward
Austin Simmon
Yoclesh
MC Lars
Trevor Moore
KEZURA
Hank Green
NATI OFICIAL
YTCracker
Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer
Strong Bad
Zzz Beats
Kanhanga
Chewie
Kawaii AF
MC Frontalot
Jim's Big Ego
Richie Branson
Schaffer The Darklord
Zepelin Beats
Polar Beats
Kirby Krackle
ANIMETRIX
Rare Candy
Wordburglar
Kadesh Flow
Noveliss
Beefy
Optimus Rhyme
Space Bards
Paul & Storm
Cam Groves
The Adventures of Duane & Brando
Ghettosocks
The Doubleclicks
Timbuktu
Captain Dan & The Scurvy Crew
Kingmenace
MC Snax
Bryson the Alien
Kabuto the Python
Armcannon
Glitch Kingdom
Former Fat Boys
Josh Mobley
Choke
Supercommuter
Thorn Together
Kevin Bennett
Nerexx
Danny Wiessner
Mikal kHill
Random
Mega Beardo
Kaito
Chaz Kangas
Tribe One
MC BMO
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