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nerdcore
Any form of music that is made by nerds, for nerds, or about nerdly things. Nerdcore can be made in any style of music, but most people identify it in either its pop-punk or hip-hop forms. Although many people think the term "nerdcore" was made up by MC Frontalot, it has in fact been in use by rock bands for many years prior to Frontalot's use of the term.
Nerdcore should not be confused with bands that are simply stereotypically popular with nerds such as They Might Be Giants, DEVO, Ween, etc.
Musicians in this genre include (but are by no means limited to):
Rock:
Treephort
Nerf Herder
Warp 11
The Aquabats (definately moreso in their later albums)
The Phenomenauts (Mainly because of their pre-occupation with science)
The Mathematicians
MJ Hibbet
Hip-Hop:
MC Frontalot
MC Chris
MC Lars
MC Hawking
MC Paul Barman
Del Tha Funkee Homosapian (specifically on the "Deltron 3030" album)
Optimus Rhyme
The Lords Of The Rhymes
Electronic:
The NESkimos
The Laziest Men On Mars
Industrial:
Kompressor
Parody:
Weird Al
Nerdcore should not be confused with bands that are simply stereotypically popular with nerds such as They Might Be Giants, DEVO, Ween, etc.
Musicians in this genre include (but are by no means limited to):
Rock:
Treephort
Nerf Herder
Warp 11
The Aquabats (definately moreso in their later albums)
The Phenomenauts (Mainly because of their pre-occupation with science)
The Mathematicians
MJ Hibbet
Hip-Hop:
MC Frontalot
MC Chris
MC Lars
MC Hawking
MC Paul Barman
Del Tha Funkee Homosapian (specifically on the "Deltron 3030" album)
Optimus Rhyme
The Lords Of The Rhymes
Electronic:
The NESkimos
The Laziest Men On Mars
Industrial:
Kompressor
Parody:
Weird Al
Nerdcore
A subgenre of Hip Hop mainly focusing on Video Games or movies. It began in the late 1990’s - early 2000’s
Notable Artists:
Teamheadkick- The Godfather of Nerdcore, or the Founder of Gamecore. Whatever you call them, Teamheadkick are undoubtedly one of the most well-known Nerdcore artists of all time, with their music being shown in Deadpool and Deadpool 2.
JT Music- One of the original Nerdcore artists, renown for their Minecraft Mob Raps and their Five Nights at Freddy’s Raps. They have inspired or even began the careers of several artists, including Rockit Gaming and NerdOut.
NerdOut- A notable Nerdcore band consisting of Ben Schuller, Tony Mitchell (NemRaps), and Jack Taylor, as well as many guests on their songs
FabvL- An artist mostly known as “The guy who did the Fortnite Rap Battle chorus,” however, he has made several of his own songs, many of them Fortnite-based.
The Living Tombstone- A Dubstep Nerdcore musician known for his Five Nights at Freddy’s songs. He rarely performs in his songs, opting to rather produce the music and allow other people a chance to test their vocal prowess.
Dan Bull- A British Nerdcore Rapper, known for his Skyrim and Assassin’s Creed songs. He is known as the “British Eminem”
Rockit Gaming- A Nerdcore artist team featured on the cover of OC Weekly. They consist of Vinny Newsom (Vinny Noose), Russell McKamey (Rockit), and several other producers, sponsors, and friends.
Notable Artists:
Teamheadkick- The Godfather of Nerdcore, or the Founder of Gamecore. Whatever you call them, Teamheadkick are undoubtedly one of the most well-known Nerdcore artists of all time, with their music being shown in Deadpool and Deadpool 2.
JT Music- One of the original Nerdcore artists, renown for their Minecraft Mob Raps and their Five Nights at Freddy’s Raps. They have inspired or even began the careers of several artists, including Rockit Gaming and NerdOut.
NerdOut- A notable Nerdcore band consisting of Ben Schuller, Tony Mitchell (NemRaps), and Jack Taylor, as well as many guests on their songs
FabvL- An artist mostly known as “The guy who did the Fortnite Rap Battle chorus,” however, he has made several of his own songs, many of them Fortnite-based.
The Living Tombstone- A Dubstep Nerdcore musician known for his Five Nights at Freddy’s songs. He rarely performs in his songs, opting to rather produce the music and allow other people a chance to test their vocal prowess.
Dan Bull- A British Nerdcore Rapper, known for his Skyrim and Assassin’s Creed songs. He is known as the “British Eminem”
Rockit Gaming- A Nerdcore artist team featured on the cover of OC Weekly. They consist of Vinny Newsom (Vinny Noose), Russell McKamey (Rockit), and several other producers, sponsors, and friends.
Did you hear about that Nerdcore artist, Daddyphatsnaps? He’s getting married soon.
Do you know who Dan Bull is? He’s one of the biggest faces in Nerdcore.
Do you know who Dan Bull is? He’s one of the biggest faces in Nerdcore.
Nerdcore by Doctor Bosscus July 25, 2018
nerdcore
A lifestyle that inpsired a genre of music which embraces nerd culture, a lifestyle that says you do not need to be ashamed of what you are, if you are a nerd, embrace it and stand proud, change for no one.
nerdcore by jljones83 ~*Nerdcore to tha core, rock on Mr. Sul October 18, 2003
herdivore
A person who eats trendy foods to fit in with their health-conscious friends. Locally-sourced, organic, free-range kale, anyone? May also do yoga (or just wear yoga pants), and can talk for hours about their latest juice cleanse. Typically found with an iPhone in one hand and a strangely green-brown colored "beverage" in the other. Usually they're not buying all that trendy food with their own money.
My sister in law is such a herdivore. She will eat anything that she sees on Dr. Oz or at Whole Wallet Foods. If you ask me, it's a waste of money, but her hubby's loaded and doesn't want to hear about her latest juice cleanse all day, so he gives her a c-note and sends her to yoga class.
herdivore by SumGai1986 July 10, 2015
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