Rap music is a genre which features poetry set to a rhythmic beat. Rap has also been defined as a way to rise above poverty.
by former wife of emcee January 30, 2016
Get the rapmug. Rap is the abbreviation of Retards attempting poetry
by Raphater2 August 3, 2010
Get the Rapmug. Rap, meaning ‘rhythm and poetry’, is a genre of music that involves reciting words rapidly and rhythmically over an instrumental backing. Rap originates from African American culture, some of its most notable artists being Tupac Shakur, Rakim, Dr Dre, Biggie Smalls, etc.
‘Rhythm’ refers to the flow and beat of the instrumental backing, as well as how deftly the words are recited.
‘Poetry’ refers to the lyrics, usually involving social and/or political issues in addition to personal life stories and experiences.
An issue that many old school rap fans take up with rappers nowadays is that they don’t produce nor write their own music, which was a big part of the rap genre. Some claim that this takes away from the background of the genre, and how the lyrics in rap songs were used as an outlet for black people facing oppression in America.
Old school fans tend to value the lyrics and the emotional value of rap songs, whereas newer fans tend to value the beat and how successful the song can be.
(Note: Not all new rappers are distasteful. For example, Kendrick Lamar, Tink, J.Cole, and others do implement lyrics about issues black people face today into their music.)
‘Rhythm’ refers to the flow and beat of the instrumental backing, as well as how deftly the words are recited.
‘Poetry’ refers to the lyrics, usually involving social and/or political issues in addition to personal life stories and experiences.
An issue that many old school rap fans take up with rappers nowadays is that they don’t produce nor write their own music, which was a big part of the rap genre. Some claim that this takes away from the background of the genre, and how the lyrics in rap songs were used as an outlet for black people facing oppression in America.
Old school fans tend to value the lyrics and the emotional value of rap songs, whereas newer fans tend to value the beat and how successful the song can be.
(Note: Not all new rappers are distasteful. For example, Kendrick Lamar, Tink, J.Cole, and others do implement lyrics about issues black people face today into their music.)
Old School Fan: All these kids put a ‘Lil’ in front of their name and call the lyrics they bought off of some B grade producer ‘rap’.
New Fan: The lyrics don’t matter as much as the beat. If they’re talking so fast you can’t hear the lyrics, then they don’t matter. To make it a successful song that sells you need a catchy beat, not deep lyrics.
New Fan: The lyrics don’t matter as much as the beat. If they’re talking so fast you can’t hear the lyrics, then they don’t matter. To make it a successful song that sells you need a catchy beat, not deep lyrics.
by Tupac Shakur’s Son February 26, 2018
Get the rapmug. by pimpacostal December 23, 2009
Get the rapmug. Rap is an element of Hip-Hop. Rap is not a genre but part of a genre (which is Hip-Hop in case you forgot what I told you 2 seconds ago)
by terrificFrogg January 30, 2017
Get the rapmug. A word spawned from "That's a wrap!" after performances by MCs.
It is not a music genre, but actually a form of vocal delivery. See Hip-Hop for the musical genre.
It is not a music genre, but actually a form of vocal delivery. See Hip-Hop for the musical genre.
Guy: I listen to rap.
Other Guy: I didn't know you listened to the fast vocal delivery of reading lyrics.
Other Guy: I didn't know you listened to the fast vocal delivery of reading lyrics.
by CriticalDesign January 11, 2008
Get the rapmug. What we 60's hipsters called talking long before hip hop, gangste rap,Def Poets, (which I enjoy) etc.
Hey man. Let's grab a table, get some espressos and rap. OR I was rapping with my cousin the other day ... OR I'm busy now. Can we rap later?
by Wordzy December 3, 2014
Get the rapmug.