Hip-hop terminology — genres, techniques, slang, and culture
Fast Flow、快嘴、高速说唱
快嘴——以快速、複雜的音節演繹為特徵的說唱技巧。雖然本質是技巧,但常被用作速度說唱歌曲的風格標籤。 A rapping technique defined by rapid, complex syllable delivery. While a technique, it is commonly used as a genre tag for speed-rap tracks.
旋律Trap、旋律陷阱
旋律 Trap 是陷阱音樂的 hi-hat 滾奏和 808 與旋律唱腔及情感歌詞的融合,橋接了嘻哈和流行音樂。 A blend of trap music's hi-hat rolls and 808s with melodic singing and emotionally charged lyrics, bridging hip-hop and pop sensibilities.
MK、Mk pop、MK情歌
MK情歌融合香港街頭文化與旋律情歌 sensibility,MK 指旺角,象徵香港地下的原始都市浪漫主義。 A genre blending Hong Kong street culture with melodic love song sensibilities. MK refers to Mong Kok, symbolizing the raw urban romanticism of HK underground.
conscious rap、意識說唱、意识说唱、良心说唱
意識說唱是關注社會議題、政治評論和哲學主題的嘻哈,優先考慮歌詞技巧和信息傳遞而非商業吸引力。 Hip-hop focused on social issues, political commentary, and philosophical themes. Prioritizes lyricism and message over commercial appeal.
雷鬼
雷鬼——起源於牙買加的音樂風格,以反拍節奏、厚重低音線和具社會意識的歌詞為特徵,偶爾與嘻哈融合。 A genre originating from Jamaica characterized by off-beat rhythms, bass-heavy grooves, and socially conscious lyrics. Occasionally crossed with hip-hop.
澤西俱樂部、泽西俱乐部
澤西俱樂部是一種起源於新澤西紐瓦克的高能量舞曲風格,以重複取樣切換、三連音 kick 和呼應人聲模式為基礎,越來越多地與嘻哈交叉。 A high-energy dance music genre originating from Newark, New Jersey, built on repetitive sample flips, triplet kicks, and call-and-response vocal patterns. Increasingly crossed with hip-hop.
Memphis、Melodic Memphis、孟菲斯說唱、孟菲斯说唱
孟菲斯說唱是起源於田納西州孟菲斯的嘻哈子流派,以其低保真製作、黑暗氛圍、快速 flow 以及對現代地下說唱和 phonk 的影響而聞名。 A subgenre of hip-hop originating from Memphis, Tennessee, known for its lo-fi production, dark atmosphere, rapid-fire flow, and influence on modern underground rap and phonk.
氛圍、氛围、氛围说唱
氛圍——一種以情緒為基礎的風格,強調環境質感、寬廣的製作和沉浸式聲景,而非傳統歌曲結構。 A mood-based style emphasizing ambient textures, spacious production, and immersive soundscapes over traditional song structure.
Melodic、melodic rap、旋律說唱、旋律说唱
旋律說唱是嘻哈的子流派,強調旋律性的 flow 和接近歌唱的演繹方式,常配合情感豐富的歌詞和受陷阱音樂影響的編曲。 A subgenre of hip-hop that emphasizes melodic flow and singing-like delivery over traditional rapping, often combined with emotionally driven lyrics and trap-influenced production.
超流行
Hyperpop 是一種極繁主義流行風格,以誇張製作、變調人聲、混亂能量和嘻哈、電子、流行音樂的類型融合為特徵。 A maximalist pop genre characterized by exaggerated production, pitch-shifted vocals, chaotic energy, and genre-blending influences from hip-hop, electronic, and pop music.
industrial hip hop、工業嘻哈、工业嘻哈
工業嘻哈是嘻哈與工業音樂的磨蝕性電子聲響、失真節奏和對抗性美學的融合。 A fusion of hip-hop with industrial music's abrasive electronic sounds, distorted beats, and confrontational aesthetic.
Afro、非洲節奏、非洲节奏
非洲/非洲裔音樂——一個涵蓋非洲及非洲僑民音樂的寬泛類別,經常與嘻哈融合,包括 Afrobeats、Afro-trap 和 Afro-swing。 A broad category encompassing African and Afro-diasporic music genres frequently fused with hip-hop, including Afrobeats, Afro-trap, and Afro-swing.
r&b、Rnb、90s r&b、節奏藍調、节奏蓝调、节奏布鲁斯
節奏藍調——融合靈魂唱腔、嘻哈節拍和當代流行製作的曲風,在亞洲現代 R&B 場景中佔據主導地位。 Rhythm and blues — a genre blending soulful singing, hip-hop beats, and contemporary pop production. A dominant force in modern Asian R&B scenes.
Jazz、Jazz Hip Hop、Jazz Hop、Jass Hop、Jazzy & Lo-fi、爵士說唱、爵士说唱
爵士說唱是取樣或融入爵士樂器、和聲和即興元素的嘻哈,以複雜的歌詞和悠閒的律動聞名。 Hip-hop that samples or incorporates jazz instrumentation, harmonies, and improvisational elements. Known for complex lyricism and laid-back grooves.
storytelling、敘事說唱、叙事说唱
敘事說唱以講述連貫故事為中心的嘻哈風格,通常包含角色、情節和生動意象。 A hip-hop style centered around narrative-driven lyrics that tell a cohesive story, often with characters, plot, and vivid imagery.
Rage 是陷阱嘻哈的高能量子流派,以侵略性演繹、失真節奏和重複呼喊式鉤子為特徵,由 SoundCloud 說唱時代推廣。 A high-energy subgenre of trap hip-hop characterized by aggressive delivery, distorted beats, and repetitive, chant-like hooks. Popularized by the SoundCloud rap era.
派對說唱、派对说唱
派對說唱——專注於派對國歌、慶祝和高能量氛圍的嘻哈,優先考慮洗腦鉤子和舞曲節奏而非歌詞深度。 Party rap — hip-hop focused on club anthems, celebration, and high-energy vibes. Prioritizes catchy hooks and danceable beats over lyrical depth.
華語嘻哈、華語流行、华语流行、国语流行
華語流行音樂——主流中文流行音樂,經常與嘻哈藝人合作並融入說唱段落。 Mandarin popular music — mainstream Chinese-language pop that frequently collaborates with hip-hop artists and incorporates rap verses.
5-0、5-O、Five O、feds、po-po
Five-O 是警察的俚語,源自電視劇《Hawaii Five-O》(夏威夷是美國第 50 個州)。經由嘻哈音樂傳播到全球,在 gangsta rap 歌詞中常用來指警方或警示「有警察」。 Five-O is slang for the police, originating from the TV series Hawaii Five-O (Hawaii being the 50th US state). Spread worldwide through hip-hop music, it is commonly used in gangsta rap lyrics to refer to law enforcement or to warn that police are near.
4:20、4/20、four twenty、Weed Day
420 是國際大麻文化的代號,可指 4 月 20 日(大麻節)、4:20pm(吸食時間)或暗指大麻本身。1971 年起源於加州 San Rafael 高中學生 The Waldos 的暗號,經《High Times》推廣後成為全球符號。與嘻哈文化密不可分。 420 is the international code for cannabis culture — referring to April 20 (cannabis holiday), 4:20 pm (smoking time), or marijuana itself. Originated in 1971 from the Waldos, a group of San Rafael High School students, and popularized by High Times magazine into a global symbol. Deeply intertwined with hip-hop culture.
G.O.A.T.、Greatest Of All Time、the greatest
Greatest Of All Time 的縮寫,意思是「史上最強」。形容一個 rapper 在自己領域無可匹敵(e.g. "the GOAT of HK rap")。 Abbreviation of Greatest Of All Time. Used to describe a rapper who is unmatched in their field (e.g. "the GOAT of HK rap").
the plug、connect、supplier
「供貨人/門路」。原本指毒品供應源,現引申為「有貨、有人脈、乜都得」的人("he's my plug")。 "Supplier / connect". Originally referred to a drug source, now extended to mean someone with goods, connections, or access to anything ("he's my plug").
flexing、flex on、show off
「晒命/炫耀」。Show off 自己的 wealth、status 或成就("just flexing my new chain")。亦有 flex=肌肉收縮的雙關。 "To show off / brag". Displaying one's wealth, status, or achievements ("just flexing my new chain"). Also a double entendre with flexing muscles.
no cappin、cap、capping
「冇講大話/講真」。Cap=講大話、吹水;No Cap=我講真㗎。近年 trap 歌詞超常用("no cap, this beat is crazy")。 "No lie / for real". Cap means to lie or exaggerate; No Cap means "I'm telling the truth". Extremely common in modern trap lyrics ("no cap, this beat is crazy").