With the on-going popularity of hip hop records (and record collecting in general), it shouldn’t be too difficult for those looking for alternative hip hop albums to find some in the stacks at local record shops or online. For those looking for more than lyrics about bitches, guns and money, this form of hip hop is very appealing.Īnd since indie music in general has become more popular over the years, a new generation of music lovers has discovered the exploratory and intriguing beats and deep lyrics of alternative hip hop. Artists like Braintax like to tell stories through their rapping, and his lyrics form imagery, as well as making the listener think about some serious topics. Furthermore, alternative hiphop lyrics can be seen as a form of poetry. ![]() ![]() In addition to being easy to dance to or play at a party, the music is also different from other forms of hip hop because artists frequently take risks for example, mixing disco with rap and country music. Hip hop fans and music critics alike enjoy listening to alternative hip hop music for many of the same reasons. Often filled with political undertones, social commentary, and personal affirmations, alternative hip hop artists strive to create music that’s forward thinking. ![]() US Groups such as Digital Underground, The Fugees, A Tribe Called Quest, Stereo MC’s and UK artists such as The Streets, Skinnyman, Braintax all work within this intriguing genre to create music that’s new, fresh, and original. This form of hip hop continued to grow throughout the 90’s and still exists today. Alternative hip hop, also known as underground hip hop, hit the US/UK music scene in the late 80’s.
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