Lo Fi Hip Hop

Lo-Fi Hip Hop emerged in the late 1990s, primarily in the underground scenes of Japan and the US, when musicians decided that a bit of crackle and fuzz could add a sprinkle of charm to their chill beats, rather like a vintage tea bag. The sound typically features mellow beats, jazzy samples, and a touch of ambient noise, perfect for studying or pretending to be productive whilst binge-watching something on Netflix. It's become a sought-after soundtrack for procrastinators everywhere, proving that even low fidelity can hit high notes in the cultural zeitgeist.