Rapcore

Rapcore (sometimes referred to as punk rap) is a subgenre of rap rock fusing vocal and sometimes instrumental elements of hip hop with punk rock (sometimes hardcore punk).^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

History

Rapcore originated from rap rock, a genre fusing vocal and instrumental elements of hip hop with rock.^[1][2] Beastie Boys, formerly a hardcore punk group, began working in the hip hop genre. Their debut album, Licensed to Ill, largely featured a rock-based sound.^[6] Biohazard is considered to be a strong influence on the genre's development.^[7] Huntington Beach-based punk band Hed PE performs a fusion of styles ranging from hip hop and reggae to punk rock, hardcore punk and heavy metal.^[8] Although they are considered to be performers in the rapcore genre,^[9] they refer to their musical style as "G-punk".^[10][11] Kottonmouth Kings perform a style which they refer to as "psychedelic hip-hop punk rock".^[12]

Among the first wave of bands to gain mainstream success were 311,^[13] Bloodhound Gang,^[1] Limp Bizkit^[14] and Suicidal Tendencies.^[15] Although the popularity of these styles is believed to be declining,^[16] some believe that rapcore may regain popularity, with younger music fans discovering bands in the genre.^[17] Drew Simollardes of the rapcore band Reveille states that "I feel like lately it’s more appropriate. People are sick of a lot of the stuff that’s out there right now."^[17] The rapcore band Hollywood Undead, has enjoyed success with their debut album Swan Songs.^[18] New Zealand rapcore band Steriogram achieved success in 2004 with "Walkie Talkie Man".

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