Trip-hop

Trip-Hop:
Trip-hop is a spin-off of downtempo that is heavily influenced by hip-hop, reggae, dub, jazz, and soul. Defined with the early albums of its creators Massive Attack and Portishead, Trip-hop achieved some popularity in the mid 90s, partially off its use in many of the film soundtracks of the time and a few crossover hits such as Portishead’s “Sour Times” and Sneaker Pimps’ “6 Underground.” Trip-hop differs from downtempo is that its sound is more rugged and morose, more atmospheric than groovy. Fair amounts of ire and rebellion populate its ambience. This ire can be expressed by way of instrumental pieces, almost spoken-word MC’s, or (mostly) female vocalists. Popular Trip-hop chanteuses like Nicolette and Tracy Thorn can be heard on many of Trip-hop’s beloved anthems, across albums by numerous different artists. Trip-hop as a genre sputtered along after its initial outburst throughout the 90s until it virtually died out after the millennium mark. Even so, Trip-hop left an indelible mark on the world of electronic music, and its influence continues to stretch across the worlds of electronic and non-electronic music alike. Sub/Related Genres: Downtempo, Instrumental Hip-Hop, Acid Jazz, Future Jazz Noteworthy Artists: Massive Attack, Portishead, Tricky, Morcheeba, Bjork Noteworthy Albums: Massive Attack, Mezzanine (1998) Portishead, Dummy (1994) Tricky, Maxinquaye (1995) Thievery Corporation, The Mirror Conspiracy (2000) Kruder & Dorfmeister, The K&D Sessions (1998) Wait, this is too much! I have no idea where to start!

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