Mumble rap (often used to describe "emo rap" and "SoundCloud rap"
6) is a loosely defined
7 microgenre
8 of hip hop that largely spread on the online audio distribution platform SoundCloud in the 2010s.
9 The term implies a mumbling or unclear vocal delivery by artists in contrast to more traditionally direct styles of rapping, and may generally refer to rappers who do not put typical emphasis on lyricism.
Not to be confused with Trap music (EDM).
"SoundCloud rap" redirects here. For the related genre also called "SoundCloud rap", see Emo rap.
For the Belly mixtape, see Mumble Rap (mixtape).
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Some have criticized the term as inaccurate or as a pejorative used to degrade younger rappers,
1011 although some artists have reclaimed the term.
12 Others have defended the style as a new phase in the evolution of the genre.
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Mumble rap is often played at dorm parties.