Category: Rap

Rap is a style of music where artists speak or chant rhythmic lyrics over a beat. It’s one of the core elements of hip hop culture, alongside DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti.

At its core, rap focuses on:

• Rhythm & rhyme – words are delivered in time with the beat, often using complex rhyme patterns
• Flow – how smoothly and creatively the lyrics fit the rhythm
• Lyrics – can be about anything: storytelling, personal experiences, social issues, or just having fun

Rap music usually features a beat (made with drums, samples, or electronic sounds), while the rapper provides the vocals.

Some well-known rappers include:

• Tupac Shakur
• The Notorious B.I.G.
• Eminem
• Kendrick Lamar

Rap started in the 1970s in the Bronx, New York, and has grown into a global genre with many styles (like trap, drill, and conscious rap).