Crunkcore

"Crunk rock" redirects here. For the 2010 Lil Jon album, see Crunk Rock.

Crunkcore
Other names
  • Crunk punk
  • scrunk
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsMid-2000s, Western and Southern United States
Typical instruments
Derivative formsHyperpop[1]
Other topics

Crunkcore (also known as crunk punk[2] and scrunk[3]) is a musical fusion genre characterized by the combination of musical elements from crunk, post-hardcore, heavy metal, pop, electronic and dance music.[4][5] The genre often features screamed vocals, hip hop beats, and sexually provocative lyrics.[4][5][6][7] The genre developed from members of the scene subculture during the mid 2000s.[8] Notable crunkcore artists include Brokencyde, Millionaires, Dot Dot Curve, and Blood on the Dance Floor.

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  3. ^ McDonnell, John (22 July 2008). "Screamo meets crunk? Welcome to Scrunk!". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
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