Rap rock facts for kids

Rap rock is a cool type of music. It mixes the exciting sounds of hip hop with the powerful energy of rock. Imagine rap vocals over rock guitars and drums – that's rap rock! This music style became popular in the 1980s and is still enjoyed by many people today.

What is Rap Rock Music?

Rap rock is a music style that brings together two big genres: hip hop and rock. It often features rapping over rock instruments like the electric guitar, bass, and drums. Sometimes, you'll also hear turntables and samplers, which are common in hip hop.

This style is sometimes called Rockrap or Rock hip hop. It combines the rhythm and spoken-word style of rap with the strong melodies and beats of rock.

How Did Rap Rock Start?

Rap rock began in the United States in the mid-1980s. At first, it was a smaller, "underground" music style. This means it was popular with a smaller group of fans, not everyone knew about it.

In the early 1990s, rap rock started to get more attention. By the mid to late 1990s, it became very successful and popular with many people.

Famous Rap Rock Artists

Many bands and musicians have become famous for playing rap rock. Some of the most well-known include:

• Linkin Park
• Hollywood Undead
• P.O.D.
• Kid Rock
• Vanilla Ice
• Eminem (who sometimes uses rock elements in his music)
• Deuce
• Bizzy Bone
• Roscoe Dash

Some artists in this genre focus more on rapping their lyrics, while others also include singing.

Subgenres of Rap Rock

Rap rock has a few related music styles. One important subgenre is rap metal. This style mixes rap with heavy metal, which is a harder and louder type of rock music. Another related style is nu metal, which also often blends hip hop and metal sounds.

See also

In Spanish: Rap rock para niños

Images for kids

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  New York-based hip hop group Beastie Boys are considered highly influential within the rap rock genre.

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  Limp Bizkit was one of the top-charting rap-rock acts.