What is Cloud Rap?

In my previous article, while reviewing Yung Lean's album, I mentioned that Yung Lean was one of the pioneers of cloud-rap. “So what is this Cloud-Rap?” I can guess what you're thinking. Frankly, I don't think it is a species of interest or known in our country. In this article, I asked "What is this Cloud-Rap?" I will try to explain Cloud-Rap as much as possible for our friends who say:

Cloud-rap is a subgenre of Southern rap and Trap music. So what is the difference between this species and others? In short, we can say that the beats used and the content of the lyrics in the songs. Generally, beats that will make you feel like you are in a dream or flying on the clouds, or misty beats that will make you sit back and relax are used. Lyrically speaking, I can say that it is an unsuccessful music genre, which is why there are many people who dislike it. People expect music, especially rap, to give people a message. However, I would like to point out that if you are waiting for this message from Cloud-Rap, you are in the wrong place. The lyrical content of cloud-rap consists of drugs, women, money or absurd things. In this genre of music, what comes to the fore is how it makes you feel, rather than the message it wants to give. I don't know if you will agree or not, but I think today, and especially among young people, emotion is more at the forefront. That's why Cloud-Rap is accepted worldwide and has many followers.

Southern Rap: We can say that it is a genre of rap that emerged in the South of America. It is a rap genre that emerged especially in Atlanta, Houston and Memphis.

Beat: The rhythmic musical background that plays in the background of rap songs..

How Did Cloud Rap Come About?

It emerged in Atlanta, Houston and Memphis in the late 2000s and early 2010s. The misty, dream-like beats, which are the main parts of cloud-rap, were first encountered in the album "Ready and... Willing" by the artist Viper, released in 2006. However, many musicians and producers point to Lil B and Clams Casino as the pioneers of this genre. In an article he wrote in 2009, a musician named Noz wrote that Lil B showed him a picture of a castle in the clouds and said, "This is the type of music I want to make." he stated. I think that's how the name Cloud-Rap came about. The songs that Clams Casino and Lil B made together have contributed greatly to the continuation of this music genre. We can name artists such as Yung Lean, A$AP Rocky and Bladee as the leading names of Cloud Rap from the 2010s to the present. A$AP Rocky made Cloud-Rap more popular with his mixtape "Live.Love.A$AP", which he released in 2011. Yung Lean's song "Ginseng Strip 2002", released in 2013, went viral and became one of the important works of Cloud Rap.

Artist and Album Recommendations for Those Who Will Listen to Cloud-Rap for the First Time

Lil B's album "6 Kiss", which was released in 2009 and 3 of its songs were produced by Clams Casino. Starting to listen to Cloud-Rap with this album, which is seen as the pioneer of Cloud rap, is an album that will give you an idea about Cloud-Rap. My favorite song from this album is “I'm God”. I would be very happy if you would indicate your favorite song in the comments section.

You can also listen to A$AP Rocky's mixtape "Live.Love.A$AP", which he released in 2011. A mixtape that I like very much. My favorite song from this album is “Peso”. I'm curious about your favorite songs, please don't forget to mention them in the comments after listening.

“Unknown Memory” is Yung Lean's first studio album released in 2014. I would like to point out that; I can praise Yung Lean a lot in my articles, I hope I won't bore you guys. But really, this album is a complete example of Cloud-Rap. It is an album full of successful beats and absurd lyrics and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get to know Cloud-Rap. My favorite song from this album is “Yoshi City”. Again, please write your favorite pieces in the comments.

“32 Levels” is Clams Casino's first studio album released in 2016. Clams Casino, who is a producer, is accompanied by important names of Cloud-Rap such as Lil B and A$AP Rocky in this album. Clams Casino has once again demonstrated its talents successfully. My favorite song from the album is “A Breath Away”. I'm looking forward to your comments.

In this genre of music where emotions are given such priority, my advice to you is that when you listen to one of the albums again, lie down on your bed, close your eyes and listen like this all at once. I'm sure you will experience many different feelings. Immerse yourself in the music..

In this article, I tried to introduce Cloud-Rap to you as clearly as possible, I hope I succeeded. I hope Cloud-Rap will one day receive the attention and value it deserves in our country.

See you in my next article. Stay healthy and with music!