Pop Rap is a genre of music that fuses the rhythm-based lyricism of Hip Hop with Pop’s emphasis on melodious vocals and catchy tunes, gaining mainstream popularity during the 1990s. The lyrics are often lighthearted, with choruses similar to those heard in Pop music. The influences and roots of Pop Rap trace back to late-1980s hip-hop artists, such as Run-DMC, LL Cool J, and the Beastie Boys… read more…