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Rapcore (sometimes referred to as punk rap or rap punk) is a subgenre of rap rock fusing vocal and instrumental elements of hip hop with punk rock and hardcore punk.

History

Rapcore originated from rap rock, a genre fusing vocal and instrumental elements of hip hop with rock. Beastie Boys, formerly a hardcore punk group, began working in the hip hop genre. Their debut album, Licensed to Ill, largely featured a rock-based sound. Biohazard is considered to be a strong influence on the genre's development. Huntington Beach-based punk band Hed PE performs a fusion of styles ranging from hip hop and reggae to punk rock, hardcore punk and heavy metal. Although they are considered to be performers in the rapcore genre, they refer to their musical style as "G-punk". Kottonmouth Kings perform a style which they refer to as "psychedelic hip-hop punk rock".

Among the first wave of bands to gain mainstream success were 311, Bloodhound Gang, Limp Bizkit, Steriogram and Suicidal Tendencies. In 2008, the rapcore band Hollywood Undead achieved success with their debut album Swan Songs.

Although the popularity of rap rock genres is believed to be declining, some believe that rapcore may regain popularity, with younger music fans discovering bands in the genre. Drew Simollardes of the rapcore band Reveille states that "I feel like lately it’s more appropriate. People are sick of a lot of the stuff that's out there right now."

Notable artists

• Atilla
• Beastie Boys
• Bloodhound Gang
• Downset
• Hed PE
• Public Enemy
• Hollywood Undead
• Phunk Junkeez
• Waka Flocka Flame
• Hyro Da Hero
• Zebrahead
• Chronic Future
• Deez Nuts

References

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14. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Three Dollar Bill Y'All - Limp Bizkit". Allmusic. Retrieved 8 March 2012. Limp Bizkit quickly rose to the top of the alt-metal subgenre known as 'rapcore'.
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16. Wynn, Ron (10 December 2008). "Rapcore ensemble enjoy success after long wait". The City Paper. Retrieved 31 December 2008.
17. Grierson, Tim. "What Is Rap-Rock: A Brief History of Rap-Rock". About.com. Retrieved 31 December 2008.
18. ^ Wedge, Dave (24 December 2008). "Reveille answers wake-up call". Boston Herald. Retrieved 31 December 2008.

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