Cloud Rap

Cloud rap is a subgenre of hip hop that emerged in the late 2000s and early 2010s. It is characterized by its heavy use of atmospheric and dreamy production, often incorporating dreamy synthesizers, ethereal vocal samples, and slow, melodic beats. The genre often features unconventional, off-kilter flows and delivery. Common lyrical themes include introspection, nostalgia, and mental health. The genre has been associated with several artists, such as Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, and Young Thug. Cloud rap has been seen as a response to the mainstream trap sound that dominated hip hop during the late 2010s.