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AlternativeRap

Fond of crossing the boundaries of a particular genre Alternative Rap artists attempt to upend the traditional aesthetic of hip hop by combining it with elements of funk rock jazz or any other genre. It is typically not as popular as other genres of hip hop though it does lend itself to a crossover audience.

Synonym(s) AlternativeHipHop

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Parents	HipHop	Typically features rapped vocals (emphasis on rhythm over melody, characteristically verbose compared to other musical styles) over beats. It emerged out of neighborhood block parties as part of a broader hip-hop culture among African-American communities in the Bronx in New York City in the late 1970s.
Belongs to AVS	avs:SubGenre	A Type of SubGenre.

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