4 styles
Music family
Classic Rap
Classic hip-hop of sampled drums, storytelling rap and West Coast sun.
Boom bap is the East Coast's hard-hitting beat, jazz rap softer and more bookish, G-funk the West Coast's lazy funk. For that '90s golden-age feel, look here.
What they share
- Sampled from old records
- Storytelling lyrics
- '90s texture
How to choose
- Hip-hop overviewHip-Hop / Rap
- Hard East Coast drumsBoom Bap
- Soft jazz samplesJazz Rap
- Sunny cruisingG-Funk
Starter prompt
90s boom bap hip hop, 90 BPM, dusty sampled drum break, jazzy piano loop, deep bass, vinyl crackle, confident storytelling male rapA general starting point for this family; swap in a specific style’s keywords for sharper results.
Side by side
| Style | Era | BPM | Mood | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip-Hop / Rap | 1970s | 80–100 | Rebellious & boldGroove & energyCity night | Everyday & school · Stage & idols |
| Boom Bap | Mid-to-late 1980s | 80–100 | Groove & energyNostalgic | Everyday & school · Night drives & city walks |
| Jazz Rap | Late 1980s | 75–100 | Warm & intimateCalm & focusedNostalgicHealing | Everyday & school · Study & focus |
| G-Funk | 1990s | 85–100 | Groove & energyWarm & intimateNostalgic | Night drives & city walks · Party & dance floor |
All styles
- Hip-Hop / Rap
Gives a community, a person and a way of life a place to speak on their own beat.
- Boom Bap
Heavy drum hits and lean loops give a verse solid ground to stand on.
- Jazz Rap
Turns jazz timbres, harmony and memories of low end into a rhythmic space where the conversation can go on.
- G-Funk
Lazy funk bass and whistling high synths, cruising a sunny boulevard in a lowrider.