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Originally Posted by MicShazam
I've just seen her categorized as hip hop many times, but every site might have it's own opinion about an artist. I often disagree with Allmusic's categorizations, for example, even if if they're sort of the IMDB of music.
The basic template of hip hop is just incredibly dull to me: Looped beats with mostly rhythmically oriented vocals tracks on top. Often very little in the way of key changes or any notable chord changes. Low on melody too, although it can appear. When hip hop gets a bit more interesting, it's usually through vocal manipulation and weirder sampling. The problem is that soundscapes, beats and lyrics aren't what I love about music. I'm very big on melody, chord structures, key changes, forward moving song structures... exactly the things hip hop mostly ignores.
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generally agree to an extent, which is why I don't listen to hip hop that often. I guess I'd suggest Boom Bip & Dose One's
Circle, since it's very different from that formula, to an extent I've really never heard in hip hop, but I'm dubious that it's different in a way that will appeal to you, as it's rather avant garde and obtuse. Still, you should hear it. It'll at least open your mind to the idea that hip hop doesn't have to be what you think it is.