Hyphy

Hyphy is a Hip Hop genre and cultural movement that originated in the Bay Area. It is party-oriented, with raw, aggressive, and pounding uptempo beats known as "slappers", heavy bass, and a strong emphasis on synthesisers. It is distinguished by its West Coast-style rhythm, which includes claps on beats 2 and 4 as well as a resounding kick drum or "stomp" on beats 1, 2, and either 3 or 4. These characteristics would prompt comparisons to Crunk. Hyphy was initially influenced by Bay Area hip hop, including the styles of Digital Underground and Mobb Music, as well as the region's keenness for Funk, although it would later mostly move away from these influences. It often features intricate wordplay and zany lyrics, and, as is often the case in Bay Area hip hop, it is typically delivered in an offbeat flow with a guttural tone.