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Intro

HardcoreRap

Often reflecting the grittiness of urban environments, Hardcore Rap maintains a tough aesthetic through both its instrumentation and lyrical content. Beats are aggressive and noisy while lyrics are similarly tough-minded and occasionally menacing. Following its inception, Hardcore Rap expanded to encompass an array of themes and styles -- from party anthems to Gangsta Rap.

Synonym(s) HardcoreHipHop

Relationships
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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