How Ironic

Classify is a streaming-era microgenre that blends light classical technique with contemporary pop repertoire, typically presented as unobtrusive instrumental covers. It prioritizes soft dynamics, gentle tempos, and intimate recording to create a calm, elegant backdrop suitable for studying…

Meme rap is an internet-native strain of hip hop that blends humorous, ironic, and highly referential lyrics with trap-leaning beats and low-to-mid budget DIY production. The focus is less on traditional notions of authenticity and more on virality, punchlines, and the rapid-fire circulation of…

Scam rap is a late-2010s branch of hip hop that centers lyrically on internet fraud, credit card swiping, identity theft, and the broader hustle culture surrounding online schemes.