Genre:

Conscious hip hop

Conscious hip hop is a subgenre of hip hop that addresses social, cultural, political, and economic issues. Emerging in the 1980s, it often overlaps with political hip hop but can extend to topics like religion, Afrocentricity, and daily life struggles. The genre aims to raise awareness about social issues and provoke thought rather than advocate specific actions. While its lyrical themes vary widely, conscious hip hop frequently uses a relaxed, jazz-influenced production style. Notable for its broad appeal, it has been both embraced and contested by artists for its defining label.

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