Pop Rap

Pop rap is a genre characterized by its fusion of hip-hop's rhythmic swagger and catchy hooks with the melodic sensibilities of pop music. Emerging in the late 1990s and peaking in the 2000s, pop rap often features syncopated, danceable beats, prominent synthesizers, and catchy, sing-along choruses. Vocal styles range from effortless, melodic flows to more aggressive, lyrical deliveries. With its origins in West Coast G-Funk and East Coast hip-hop, pop rap drew inspiration from R&B, rock, and electronic music, creating a distinctive sound that appealed to a broad audience. As a cultural phenomenon, pop rap bridged the gap between hip-hop's street credibility and mainstream pop's commercial appeal, paving the way for future genre-bending and influencing contemporary styles like trap and emo-rap. Notable for its emphasis on catchy hooks and melodic production, pop rap set itself apart from more lyrical-focused hip-hop and hardcore rap, while maintaining the genre's rebellious, youthful energy.

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Touch Tight
Single - Released November 16, 2024

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G Coal
G-Eazy
GREGO
Gale
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Iz BLAKK
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Jacquees
Jeremih
John Mackk
Juicy J
KREMIK
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Kevin Gates
King Skip
Kj Tha Kidd
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Lil Jon
Lil Man J
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Lithe
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Logic
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Maxe
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Mindflip
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Morray
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PRICE
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Ray Vaughn
Russ
Scootie Wop
Sean Paul
Shaboozey
Snoop Dogg
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Strandz
TAELA
TK RUN IT UP
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TopRankGang
Tory Lanez
Ty Dolla $ign
Tyga
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Will Smith
Wiz Khalifa
Xan Tana
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Drake
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Lil Durk
Jack Harlow
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Ludacris
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Russ
JID
2 Chainz
DJ Khaled
Nelly
French Montana
Logic
Migos
Ryan Lewis
T.I.
Jeremih
Juicy J
ScHoolboy Q
ATL Jacob
Lithe
Lil Jon
Mustard
YG
Chance the Rapper
Ski Mask The Slump God
Meek Mill
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Shaggy
B.o.B
Diddy
A$AP Ferg
Pusha T
Busta Rhymes
BossMan Dlow
Missy Elliott
The Game
Mike Posner
Rae Sremmurd
Jamie Foxx
Tech N9ne
Joost
Fetty Wap
Internet Money
Taio Cruz
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24kGoldn
Kevin Gates
Ja Rule
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Lupe Fiasco
JT
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Hulvey
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Aminé
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