Hyper Pop: Definition and Features

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Hyper Pop: Definition and Features

The term hyper pop roughly translates to a new musical movement and a sub-genre of pop musicdifferentiatedbyanexaggeratedtakeonpopularmusic.Theartistsofthisgenreofmusic drawinspirationfromotherformsofmusic,includinghip-hop,techno,andelectronicmusic.It alsoincludesafusionofpopelementsintothelyricsandcomposition.

The term was given to the music industry for thismaximalist genre of music by the British DJ Paul Simpson in 2021. He was of the opinion that the term hyper pop was too limiting concerning the kind of work he had been doing. He further added that it didn’t allow him to expresshisworkwhiledescribinghismusicasafad.Manyartistsexcelledinthissub-genreof pop music. Some examples are Franz Ferdinand’s album – Live and Let Die, Pop music live by Kanyewest,andA-ha-SomethingsobeautifulperformedbybandSlint.

The constant creation of new music genres has caused the boundaries to fade between genre and types of music. It made the classification less strict while maintaining varying definitions. Artists today can create an entirely new sound or rhythm using electronic instruments like keyboards, vocals, or drum machines. This technological advancement in the music industry givestheartistscreativespacewithouthavingtodependonexistingorpopularsoundsusedin manygenres.

Whilehyperpopmusicmaintainsitssimilaritywithothermodernmusicgenres,itprovidesthe artists to experiment and create new and extravagant music, which is equally unique. Many artistshaveturnedtohyperpopforexperimentationandtocreateuniquesoundcombinations, butnotallofthemhavebeenluckyenoughtobesuccessfulatit.

One of the differentiating factors of hyper music is its heavy use of synthesizers and samples. Theproductiontechniqueusedinthecreationofsoundinhyperpopmusicisalsounique and

complicated. The notable artists who have given popular albums in this music genre include Kanyewest,FranzFerdinand,MateBozScaggs,etc.

The most remarkable among the list of rappers and musicians creating hyper pop music is Kanye West who released six albums under the label “the sound of hip-hop forever”. Many popular artists likeAkon, Dot Da Genius, and producers like DJ Premier and Diplo are also on thelistofpeoplewhomadehyperpopapopularmusicgenre.

Conclusion

The seeds for hyper-pop music have been sown during the development of PC music. This casual program was created for the music enthusiast, for playing freeware and sharing music. Duringthattime,themusicwasquitesimplistic,meaningyoucouldhearitontheradio, butit wasnotsomethingthatwouldsparkattentionatamusicconcert.Itwastheevolvingtechnology that led to the advancement of music styles and brought a change in the industry. The hyperpopartistsaimedtobringsomethingdifferenttotheaudience. Contact

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