Crunk Music- a Note from Genesis

Genesis teaches Beginner Hip Hop weekly on Wednesdays from 8--9pm @ 2100 Chestnut. Check out a note from her below about Crunk Music & her class!

Crunk Music and some of my favorite artists/songs:

Crunk music is defined as a subgenre under Southern hip-hop that is often up-tempo, energetic and has a club-like appeal. Common themes in crunk music are vocal calls and responses, 808 beats, and a focus on party vibes and creating an atmosphere for a great time. To be 'crunk' was to be energetic and hyped. As a Southern girl myself, this genre of music was everywhere in the early-mid 2000s. Granted, I wasn't old enough to be at clubs but pretending was enough for me to get hype. Some of my favorite pioneers in Crunk music are Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins. In my eyes, they are staples to crunk music I use a few of their hits in my class a lot during my warmups and across the floor. It sets the atmosphere for the party vibe I try to cultivate during the hour. My goal for Beginner Hip-Hop is to not only teach the foundation but also create a hype atmosphere for people to enjoy. Hip-hop was birthed in the parties. A lot of our favorite moves came from those parties where it was all about having a great time. Other than me hyping the class up with vocal chants, Crunk music is an essential piece to the energetic vibe I bring weekly. If you're looking to learn about hip-hop foundation and enjoy a party vibe, meet me on Wednesdays 8-9 PM!

Here are some of my favorite hits of both artists