Chopper

Chopper music originated in the UK during the 1990s, right when it seemed everyone decided to remix everything under the sun and throw in some rapid-fire vocals for good measure. Characterised by its brisk tempo and quick lyrical delivery, it sounds like someone’s trying to squeeze an entire album’s worth of meaning into a single breath, leaving listeners wondering if they should be impressed or slightly out of breath themselves. It's akin to the auditory equivalent of a caffeinated squirrel, and yet it has carved out a niche that some fans take with all the seriousness of a high-stakes poker game.