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'''Hardcore hip hop''', also referred to as '''hardcore rap''', is a sub-genre of [[hip hop music]] that developed through the [[East Coast hip hop]] scene in the 1980s.<ref name="allmusic" /> Pioneered by such artists as [[Army of the Pharaohs]],[[Stawners #1 FTP]],[[Schoolly D]], [[Boogie Down Productions]], and [[Kool G Rap]], it is generally characterized by an aggressive sound and confrontational lyricism. Following a breakthrough in the early 1990s, hardcore hip hop became a popular crossover style during the mid-1990s.
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| cultural_origins = Early 1980s, mainly in [[New York City]] and [[Philadelphia]]
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'''Hardcore hip hop''' (also '''hardcore rap''') is a subgenre of [[hip hop music]] that developed through the [[East Coast hip hop]] scene in the 1980s. Pioneered by such artists as [[Run-DMC]], [[Schoolly D]], [[Boogie Down Productions]] and [[Public Enemy]], it is generally characterized by [[anger]], [[aggression]] and [[confrontation]].
==Style==
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[[Gangsta rap]] has been associated with the style; however, hardcore hip hop does not generally revolve around "gangsta" lyrical themes, even though there is a great deal of overlap, especially among hardcore rappers of the 1990s.<ref name="allmusic"/> [[Allmusic]] stated that hardcore hip hop is characterized by "confrontation and aggression, whether in the lyrical subject matter, the hard, driving beats, the noisy sampling and production, or any combination thereof."<ref name="allmusic">[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=77:2918 Hardcore Rap]. Allmusic. Accessed May 22, 2008.</ref> [[Russell Potter]] wrote that while hardcore rap has been associated with a "monolithic 'gangsta' outlook" by the [[popular press]], hardcore rappers have "laid claim to a wide variety of ground".<ref>Potter, Russell A. (1995). ''Spectacular Vernaculars: Hip-hop and the Politics of Postmodernism''. p. 130. SUNY Press. ISBN 0791426262.</ref>


==Origins==
==History==
Hardcore rap began in [[East Coast hip hop]] during the 1980s when artists such as [[Run-D.M.C.]], [[Schoolly D]], [[Boogie Down Productions]], [[Public Enemy (band)|Public Enemy]], and [[Kool G Rap]] began eschewing the themes of partying and bragging.<ref name="allmusic" /> Their music reflected the often harsh and grim experiences of the rapper's urban surroundings. Run-D.M.C. have been credited as the first hardcore hip hop group.<ref>Thomas Erlewine, Stephen. [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:gpfpxqlgld6e~T1 allmusic ((( Run-D.M.C. > Biography )))]. Allmusic. Accessed January 14, 2008.</ref> Before a formula for gangsta rap had developed, artists such as the New York City-based Boogie Down Productions and Los Angeles native [[Ice-T]] implemented detailed observations of "street life", while the chaotic, rough sounding production style of Public Enemy's records set new standards for [[hip hop production]].<ref name="allmusic" /> In the early 1990s, hardcore rap became largely synonymous with [[West Coast hip hop|West Coast]] gangsta rap, until the [[Wu-Tang Clan]] emerged in 1993. The group's [[Minimalism|minimalistic]] [[Beat (music)|beat]]s and piano-driven [[Sample (music)|sampling]] became widely popular among other hip hop artists of the time.<ref name="allmusic" /> .
Music experts have credited [[Run-DMC]] as the first hardcore hip hop group.<ref>Thomas Erlewine, Stephen. [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p121003/biography|pure_url=yes}} allmusic ((( Run-D.M.C. > Biography )))]. AllMusic. Accessed January 14, 2008.</ref> Other early artists to adopt an aggressive style were [[Schoolly D]] in [[Philadelphia]] and [[Too Short|Too $hort]] in [[Oakland, California|Oakland]]. Before a formula for [[gangsta rap]] had developed, artists such as [[Boogie Down Productions]] and [[Ice-T]] wrote lyrics based on detailed observations of "street life", while the confrontational and aggressive lyrics and chaotic, rough production style of [[Public Enemy]]'s records set new standards for hardcore hip hop and [[hip hop production]].<ref name="allmusic">[{{AllMusic|class=explore|id=style/d2918|pure_urMIl=yes}} Hardcore Rap]. AllMusic. Accessed May 22, 2008.</ref> Though initially a largely East Coast phenomenon, by the late 1980s, hardcore rap increasingly became largely synonymous with [[West Coast hip hop|West Coast]] [[gangsta rap]], with artists like [[N.W.A]] infusing "[[gangster|gangsta]]" themed stories of gritty gang life.

In the early 1990s, hardcore hip hop again became associated with the East Coast as [[Wu-Tang Clan]] emerged with [[Minimalism|minimalistic]] [[Beat (music)|beats]] and piano-driven [[Sampling (music)|sampling]], which became widely popular among other hardcore hip hop artists of the time.<ref name="allmusic" /> In the early, late 90s and early 2000s, other New York based artists like [[Onyx (hip hop group)|Onyx]], [[DMX]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/artist/dmx/|title=DMX - Undisputed Reigning King of Hardcore Rap|date=February 18, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/style/hardcore-rap-ma0000011937/songs|title = Hardcore Rap Music Songs|website = [[AllMusic]]}}</ref> and [[M.O.P.]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.redbull.com/ca-en/10-things-you-should-know-about-mop | title=10 things you didn't know about the hip-hop heavy hitters M.O.P. | website=[[Red Bull]] }}</ref> incorporated yelling in their lyrics. In the 2010s, [[punk rap]] combined elements of hardcore hip hop and [[hardcore punk]], with artists like [[Denzel Curry]] at the forefront.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/interview-with-miami-rapper-denzel-curry-11432362|title = Denzel Curry Comes Home to Miami for His Zeltron Word Wide Rap Battle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20191015-how-todays-rappers-are-resurrecting-the-spirit-of-punk|title=How today's rappers are resurrecting the spirit of punk}}</ref>

==Characteristics==
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[[Gangsta rap]] has often been associated with the hardcore hip hop style, and gangsta rap is generally considered a subgenre or offshoot of hardcore hip hop. However, not all hardcore hip hop revolves around "[[Gangster|gangsta]]" lyrical themes, despite the considerable overlap between the two genres, especially within hardcore rappers of the 1990s.<ref name="allmusic"/> Hardcore hip hop is characterised by [[aggression]] and [[confrontation]] and generally describes violence or [[anger]]. [[Russell Potter]] wrote that while hardcore rap has been associated with a "monolithic 'gangsta' outlook" by the [[Mass media|popular press]], hardcore rappers have "laid claim to a wide variety of ground".<ref>Potter, Russell A. (1995). ''Spectacular Vernaculars: Hip-hop and the Politics of Postmodernism''. p. 130. SUNY Press. {{ISBN|0-7914-2626-2}}.</ref>

==See also==
* [[The Dozens]]


==References==
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Not to be confused with Rapcore or Horrorcore.

Hardcore hip hop
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsEarly 1980s, mainly in New York City and Philadelphia
Derivative forms
Regional scenes
West Coast hip hop, East Coast hip hop

Hardcore hip hop (also hardcore rap) is a subgenre of hip hop music that developed through the East Coast hip hop scene in the 1980s. Pioneered by such artists as Run-DMC, Schoolly D, Boogie Down Productions and Public Enemy, it is generally characterized by anger, aggression and confrontation.

History

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Music experts have credited Run-DMC as the first hardcore hip hop group.[1] Other early artists to adopt an aggressive style were Schoolly D in Philadelphia and Too $hort in Oakland. Before a formula for gangsta rap had developed, artists such as Boogie Down Productions and Ice-T wrote lyrics based on detailed observations of "street life", while the confrontational and aggressive lyrics and chaotic, rough production style of Public Enemy's records set new standards for hardcore hip hop and hip hop production.[2] Though initially a largely East Coast phenomenon, by the late 1980s, hardcore rap increasingly became largely synonymous with West Coast gangsta rap, with artists like N.W.A infusing "gangsta" themed stories of gritty gang life.

In the early 1990s, hardcore hip hop again became associated with the East Coast as Wu-Tang Clan emerged with minimalistic beats and piano-driven sampling, which became widely popular among other hardcore hip hop artists of the time.[2] In the early, late 90s and early 2000s, other New York based artists like Onyx, DMX[3][4] and M.O.P.[5] incorporated yelling in their lyrics. In the 2010s, punk rap combined elements of hardcore hip hop and hardcore punk, with artists like Denzel Curry at the forefront.[6][7]

Characteristics

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Gangsta rap has often been associated with the hardcore hip hop style, and gangsta rap is generally considered a subgenre or offshoot of hardcore hip hop. However, not all hardcore hip hop revolves around "gangsta" lyrical themes, despite the considerable overlap between the two genres, especially within hardcore rappers of the 1990s.[2] Hardcore hip hop is characterised by aggression and confrontation and generally describes violence or anger. Russell Potter wrote that while hardcore rap has been associated with a "monolithic 'gangsta' outlook" by the popular press, hardcore rappers have "laid claim to a wide variety of ground".[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Thomas Erlewine, Stephen. allmusic ((( Run-D.M.C. > Biography ))). AllMusic. Accessed January 14, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c [Hardcore hip-hop at AllMusic Hardcore Rap]. AllMusic. Accessed May 22, 2008.
  3. ^ "DMX - Undisputed Reigning King of Hardcore Rap". February 18, 2020.
  4. ^ "Hardcore Rap Music Songs". AllMusic.
  5. ^ "10 things you didn't know about the hip-hop heavy hitters M.O.P." Red Bull.
  6. ^ "Denzel Curry Comes Home to Miami for His Zeltron Word Wide Rap Battle".
  7. ^ "How today's rappers are resurrecting the spirit of punk".
  8. ^ Potter, Russell A. (1995). Spectacular Vernaculars: Hip-hop and the Politics of Postmodernism. p. 130. SUNY Press. ISBN 0-7914-2626-2.
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