A fusion genre combining the sounds of parent music genres, Emo Music and Hip Hop.
Popularized in the mid-2010's with acts such as Lil Peep, Lil Uzi Vert, Trippie Redd, nothing, nowhere and XXXTentacion. The music platform known as SoundCloud built this genre up from what it was prior.
In the mid-2000's, the sound of Emo Rap was first inspired from projects from prominent hip-hop artists such as Kanye West, Kid Cudi and Drake on projects '808's and Heartbreaks', 'Man on the Moon: The End of Day' and 'So Far Gone' respectively. The sounds implemented in this genre of music refer back to conscious rap and indie rock instrumentals with a distorted trap vibe. Pop Punk and Emo songs are heavily sampled. Bands such as Brand New and Underoath are usually regularly sampled.
Lil Peep, who tragically died on November 15th, 2017 from a drug overdose was recognized as the pioneer or 'Kurt Cobain' of Emo-Rap which refers to the topics he discussed in his songs. Usually, being suicidal thoughts, depression, breakups and drug usage. Which, also are the prominent discussions in this genre as a whole.
Another prominent artist of the genre, XXXTentacion, was murdered on June 18th, 2018. He was considered also to be one of the main figureheads of the genre as a whole. As he brought rage, depression and overall unique sounds to his music that were influenced by rock, punk and hardcore music.
Popularized in the mid-2010's with acts such as Lil Peep, Lil Uzi Vert, Trippie Redd, nothing, nowhere and XXXTentacion. The music platform known as SoundCloud built this genre up from what it was prior.
In the mid-2000's, the sound of Emo Rap was first inspired from projects from prominent hip-hop artists such as Kanye West, Kid Cudi and Drake on projects '808's and Heartbreaks', 'Man on the Moon: The End of Day' and 'So Far Gone' respectively. The sounds implemented in this genre of music refer back to conscious rap and indie rock instrumentals with a distorted trap vibe. Pop Punk and Emo songs are heavily sampled. Bands such as Brand New and Underoath are usually regularly sampled.
Lil Peep, who tragically died on November 15th, 2017 from a drug overdose was recognized as the pioneer or 'Kurt Cobain' of Emo-Rap which refers to the topics he discussed in his songs. Usually, being suicidal thoughts, depression, breakups and drug usage. Which, also are the prominent discussions in this genre as a whole.
Another prominent artist of the genre, XXXTentacion, was murdered on June 18th, 2018. He was considered also to be one of the main figureheads of the genre as a whole. As he brought rage, depression and overall unique sounds to his music that were influenced by rock, punk and hardcore music.
Emo rap is the new hip buzzworthy term to describe a movement of SoundCloud rappers who mix trap beats, indie rock samples, and open sentimentality. Emo bands from the ’90s through the aughts seem to be a touchstone for these MCs because of their diary-like emotional content and knack for melody.
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Person 1: I just found my iPod Nano from 2007. Want to listen to some Circa Survive?
Person 2: Ah, I see you’re an Elder Emo.
Person 2: Ah, I see you’re an Elder Emo.
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Emo Girl: I had an arguement with my mum today. I cried for hours afterwards. I was that close to picking up a razor and slitting my wrists...uh...You're not even listening are you? *crys*
by Ammi Babi July 16, 2008
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Has been around since the mid 1980's
The nerdy 'emo' kids are called:fashioncore they dont listen to emo they listen to bands like My Chemical Romance and they are the ones that cry about ex girlfreinds
Has been around since the mid 1980's
The nerdy 'emo' kids are called:fashioncore they dont listen to emo they listen to bands like My Chemical Romance and they are the ones that cry about ex girlfreinds
Emo: Fugazi, Rites of Spring, Jawbreaker, Embrace, Mineral, Moss Icon, City Of Caterpillar all bands on Dischordwww.dischord.comor Jade Tree Recordswww.jadetree.com
Not Emo: Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Hawthorne Heights, Dashboard Confessional, Bright Eyes, Matchbook Romance etc (in general these bands are reffered to as shitcore or wannabemo-soft-shitcore-rock
Not Emo: Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Hawthorne Heights, Dashboard Confessional, Bright Eyes, Matchbook Romance etc (in general these bands are reffered to as shitcore or wannabemo-soft-shitcore-rock
by Saml J Grudgings July 19, 2008
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Legend has it they slit there wrists but most of them don't
the rumour was likely started by a depressed Emo and a chav started telling the world they kill themselves.
Often has black hair swooshed to the side if a boy and most have Jet black hair.
it has been known that emo's with natually black hair dye it black anyway
Legend has it they slit there wrists but most of them don't
the rumour was likely started by a depressed Emo and a chav started telling the world they kill themselves.
Often has black hair swooshed to the side if a boy and most have Jet black hair.
it has been known that emo's with natually black hair dye it black anyway
by Mufo, the original May 29, 2008
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Often involves high vocals, acoustic guitar and emotional lyrics
An example of a mainstream emo band is Taking Back Sunday
Often, all the stereotypes that have something in common with Emo are lumped in with it, including Goth, Punk and Scene
The subculture often includes a specific fashion, including tight jeans, band T-shirts, and side-sweeping bangs.
Emo is probably the most often ridiculed "Highschool Stereotype"
Often involves high vocals, acoustic guitar and emotional lyrics
An example of a mainstream emo band is Taking Back Sunday
Often, all the stereotypes that have something in common with Emo are lumped in with it, including Goth, Punk and Scene
The subculture often includes a specific fashion, including tight jeans, band T-shirts, and side-sweeping bangs.
Emo is probably the most often ridiculed "Highschool Stereotype"
Taking Back Sunday is an emo band
Hawthorne Heights is an emo band
Marilyn Manson is not emo, he is goth
The Cure is not emo, they are punk-goth-rock
Hawthorne Heights is an emo band
Marilyn Manson is not emo, he is goth
The Cure is not emo, they are punk-goth-rock
by Vanilla Lice July 1, 2008
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Although the term emo can be described in many ways, this is often the case in which people use. The term emo comes from the word emotional.
Although the term emo can be described in many ways, this is often the case in which people use. The term emo comes from the word emotional.
The girl in the back of the room was wearing make-up that made her look like a raccoon. A kid walked up to her and said, "What's up emo kid?"
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