Category:Trip Hop

Trip Hop is a genre that emerged in the early 1990s in the UK, blending downtempo electronic beats with elements of hip-hop, jazz, and ambient music. It is known for its atmospheric, cinematic sound.

• Slow, hypnotic beats, often influenced by hip-hop drum patterns.
• Dark, moody atmospheres, with cinematic textures and deep basslines.
• Heavy use of sampling and turntablism, incorporating jazz and soul influences.
• Melancholic and introspective vocals, often featuring female singers.
• Fusion of electronic and organic instrumentation, creating a unique soundscape.

Trip Hop has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• Mo'Wax
• Ninja Tune
• Melankolic

Notable artists in the genre include:

• Massive Attack
• Tricky
• Portishead
• DJ Shadow
• Morcheeba
• Nightmares on Wax