Definitions by T.A.K.

hip pop

Also refers to the fusion of R&B/soul music with pop music and rap beats; soulless R&B with pop music sensibilites and rap music beats.

i.e. Mariah Carey, Ashanti, Beyonce, Ciara, Usher, Mario

Ciara does not make R&B music, she does hip pop.

hip pop by T.A.K. February 14, 2006