Hip Pop

Description

Hip Pop is a fusion genre that combines elements of hip hop with pop music. It typically features catchy hooks, melodic choruses, and a blend of rap verses with pop production elements. The sound is often polished and radio-friendly, appealing to a broad audience.

History

Hip Pop emerged as a distinct genre in the late 1990s and early 2000s as hip hop artists began to collaborate more frequently with pop artists, and vice versa. This crossover was driven by the commercial success of artists who blended rap with pop melodies, leading to a genre that maintained the rhythmic and lyrical elements of hip hop while incorporating the catchy, accessible nature of pop music. Artists like Nelly, Ja Rule, and later, Drake, played significant roles in popularizing this genre.