Ohio Hip Hop

Ohio hip hop is a distinct regional style characterized by its fast-paced, energetic rhythms, often incorporating rapid-fire flows and melodic hooks. Emerging in the 1990s, it evolved from the Midwest's underground hip hop scene, particularly in Cleveland and Columbus. The genre gained mainstream popularity in the 2000s and 2010s, with artists blending hip hop's traditional boom bap beats with elements of rock, R&B, and electronic music. Ohio hip hop's cultural significance lies in its authentic representation of the Midwest's working-class struggles and experiences. Its unique blend of lyrical dexterity, melodic sensibility, and genre-bending experimentation sets it apart from other regional styles, drawing comparisons to both East Coast hip hop's lyricism and Southern hip hop's heavy, synthesized beats.

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Kid Cudi

Album - 13 Tracks - Released August 22, 2025