Music Genres to Explore

Music is a huge part of our lives. It makes us dance, it makes us cry, and fills the silence when life is not that interesting. Music can describe emotions that are difficult to put into words. Are you into hip-hop music? Wondering what other genres you might enjoy?

Chillout

Chillout music is a style of popular music intended to create a soothing atmosphere and evoke an overall feeling of relaxation. It emerged in the 1990s on British beaches, in bars, and on the radio, and became widely known in the early 2000s. Chillout can be purely instrumental, but vocals are also often present, generally with simple lyrics that are easy to sing along to.

Lo-Fi

If you’re into indie music, then chances are you’ve heard the term lo-fi. Lo-fi music is a style of recording that usually involves homemade recording equipment. It’s known for its hazy and dreamy sound and is usually used in the backgrounds of indie films and documentary videos. It often has a distinctive style that uses down-tuned guitars, distant-sounding vocals, and lo-fi effects. Lo-Fi artists typically do not use electric instruments and tend to carry out distinct musical compositions that focus on texture and timbre rather than melody and rhythm.

Smooth Jazz

Smooth jazz is a music genre. It is also a radio format and a cultural movement. The genre originated in the 1970s when musicians began to combine elements of jazz harmony and improvisation with pop and R&B melodies and the slow tempos, lush instrumentation, and occasional Latin influences of “smooth” music. When you hear smooth jazz, it’s likely to be a genre of music that evokes relaxation, peace, and tranquility. If you’re feeling stressed out after a long day at the office or just want to chill out on a Saturday night, smooth jazz is the best choice for you. 

RnB 

RnB is a genre of music that blends soul with elements of hip-hop. It usually consists of a male vocalist singing over a rhythm and blues-style musical arrangement. The term R&B came about in the late 1940s and it was used to describe blues-based popular music from America, which later evolved into rock and roll. The abbreviation stands for Rhythm and Blues, which is the name of a magazine based in Chicago that was dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the African American music scene in the 1950s. Today RnB has become a broad term for any kind of music that combines elements of both soul and hip hop with a focus on having fun and getting people dancing.

Bossa Nova

Bossa Nova is a free-flowing, melodic dance music style that grew out of the samba in the early ’60s. Its relaxed, laid-back sound makes it perfect for Sunday brunch or a lazy afternoon on the porch. It has plenty to offer anyone looking for something different to listen to. Its lilting rhythms, beautiful melodies, and clever lyrics make it an excellent choice for exploring new genres without venturing too far from your usual favorites.