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Spotify Unwrapped 2024: Dance Party Skateboarding Hip Hop

Spotify Unwrapped

Like every other Spotify user, I greatly look forward each year to the Spotify Unwrapped present every winter.

This year, they went a little crazy with defining genre descriptions based on distinct listening periods, ie Dance Party Skateboarding Hip Hop.

Let's see how ChatGPT handles these interesting new genres!

AI Prompt

Can you describe what "Dance Party Skateboarding Hip Hop" might look like as a music genre and give 10-15 artists that would represent that genre. Give a serious answer. A fun answer. Then the artists

Response

Serious Answer:

"Dance Party Skateboarding Hip Hop" might be a genre that combines the high-energy, bass-heavy beats of dance music with the raw, rebellious vibe of skateboarding culture and the lyrical storytelling of hip hop. It could feature upbeat tempos, heavy use of synths and drum machines, layered with scratches, samples, and the lyrical style of rap. Themes might include street culture, individuality, and community, with an overall vibe that’s as much about movement as it is about expression.

Stylistically, this genre would draw from:

• Dance music: Energetic house, electro, and even disco influences.
• Hip hop: Classic boom-bap beats, trap rhythms, and freestyle flows.
• Skateboarding culture: A DIY punk edge, unconventional song structures, and gritty aesthetics.

The genre might appeal to fans of music festivals, urban art, and subcultures where creative energy thrives.

Fun Answer:

Imagine a crew of skateboarders throwing a late-night rooftop dance party where everyone wears neon clothes, ollies off couches, and freestyle raps in between flips. The DJ spins records that make people vibe and nod along but also turn heads with wild, genre-bending beats. Tracks might open with a thunderous bass drop, transition into a lo-fi rap verse, and end with a scratchy guitar riff sampled from an old punk song. This is music you’d blast while perfecting your kickflip or just cruising down the street with a boombox strapped to your deck.

The aesthetic would include:

• Skate video soundtracks: High energy and DIY vibes.
• Festival-ready beats: Perfect for hyping up a crowd or landing tricks with style.
• Lyrics: A mix of playful brags about tricks, heartfelt odes to the skatepark, and philosophical musings during late-night skate sessions.

Artists Representing This Genre:

1. Run-D.M.C. – Hip hop pioneers who fused rap with rock, inspiring skateboarding culture.
2. Beastie Boys – Their irreverent style, rap-rock experiments, and punk roots align perfectly.
3. Lupe Fiasco – Known for "Kick, Push," an anthem for skateboarding life.
4. A Tribe Called Quest – Smooth, jazzy beats mixed with hip hop's lyrical depth.
5. Pharrell Williams/N.E.R.D. – Fuses funk, skate culture, and experimental sounds.
6. MF DOOM – Lo-fi beats and skate-friendly underground credibility.
7. Odd Future/Wolf Gang (Tyler, The Creator & Earl Sweatshirt) – Skateboarding roots and boundary-pushing hip hop.
8. Flume – Dance music producer with energetic, experimental vibes.
9. Kaytranada – Funky, danceable beats with a hip hop edge.
10. Thundercat – Funk-infused tracks that skate between genres.
11. Anderson .Paak – Groove-heavy tunes that could fuel a skate session.
12. DJ Shadow – Turntablism and skate culture's preferred soundscapes.
13. Death Grips – Chaotic and energetic, bringing the raw edge of skate culture.
14. Jaden Smith – Skateboarding influence with futuristic hip hop vibes.

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Thanks for the new exciting new genre, Spotify!