Emo Rap

Emo rap rose to prominence in the mid-2010s, emerging from the underground music scene and combining the confessional angst of emo music with hip hop's rhythmic flair; think of it as the result of a fateful meeting between a moody teenager and a capable beatmaker in a coffee shop. It's characterised by heartfelt lyrics about love and loss, often delivered in a melancholic tone, making you feel like you're attending a therapy session, but with a solid backbeat. The genre quickly captured a new generation, showing that sharing your feelings can indeed be a profitable venture, at least if you have decent auto-tune.