Hip Hop is a vibrant music genre that features rhythmic speech, DJing, sampling, and beats that have profoundly influenced global culture.
Characteristic Instruments
Turntables, samplers, drum machines, synthesizers, and vocals are key elements in Hip Hop music.
Dominant Styles
Hip Hop includes styles such as old school, gangsta rap, trap, and conscious rap, each with unique rhythms and lyrical themes.
Top Artists by Era
Classic Era
- Tupac Shakur
- The Notorious B.I.G.
- Run-DMC
- Public Enemy
Modern Era
- Jay-Z
- Eminem
- Kanye West
- Missy Elliott
Contemporary
- Kendrick Lamar
- J. Cole
- Drake
- Cardi B