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Type of musical delivery involving sung vocals combined with rhythmic speech
Rap-singing (also referred to as sing-rapping or sing-rap) is a vocal technique that combines rapping with sung or pitch altered vocals. While melodic
Rap-singing
Vocal improvisation with wordless vocables, nonsense syllables or without words at all
rappers use scat singing to come up with the rhythms of their raps. Tajai of the group Souls of Mischief states the following in the book How to Rap:
Scat_singing
Music genre combining hip-hop with pop
with pop's preference for melodic vocals, catchy hooks, and occasional rap-singing on pop-like productions and structure, as well as samples of various
Pop_rap
Act of producing musical sounds with the voice
throughout their careers. Singing should not be confused with rapping. According to music scholar and rap historian Martin E. Connor, "Rap is often defined by
Singing
Music genre
Latin American, and Caribbean music. Vocals include toasting/rapping and singing or rap-singing, typically in Spanish. Reggaeton is regarded as one of the
Reggaeton
Canadian rapper and singer (born 1986)
credited with popularizing R&B sensibilities in hip-hop music through rap-singing. Drake first gained recognition as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama
Drake_(musician)
American rapper (born 1983)
professionally as Future, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Known for his mumble-style, rap-singing and prolific output, Future is
Future_(rapper)
1999 studio album by Destiny's Child
incorporates unconventional sonic elements, complex arrangements and staccato rap-singing vocals. Lyrically, the album is constructed as a concept album, with
The_Writing's_on_the_Wall
2024 single by Latto
Coupe, Oz, and Kid Masterpiece. The song features Latto employing a rap-singing style and contains lyrics about her romantic relationship, boasting about
Big_Mama_(song)
Type of musical delivery involving rhythmic speech
also differs from singing, which varies in pitch and does not always include words. Because they do not rely on pitch inflection, some rap artists may play
Rapping
American rapper and singer (born 1975)
of her time. A definitive figure in neo soul and a pioneer of rap-singing and melodic rap, The Telegraph credited Hill with the popularization of hip-hop
Lauryn_Hill
American rapper (born 1975)
1992. Often recognized for his early use of rap-singing, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In 2025, Benjamin was inducted
André_3000
American hip-hop group
use of rap-singing in popular music, as well as bringing exposure to Midwestern hip-hop. They are frequently cited as one of the greatest rap groups and
Bone_Thugs-n-Harmony
Music award
The Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance (awarded as Best Rap/Sung Collaboration until 2017, and Best Rap/Sung Performance from 2018 to 2020)
Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance
Grammy_Award_for_Best_Melodic_Rap_Performance
2025 single by SZA and Kendrick Lamar
a softer tone in their collaborations, SZA delivers a more confident rap-singing performance here. It arrived a month after their previous two collaborations
30_for_30_(song)
American girl group (1990–2006)
role in the girl group resurgence of the 1990s and the emergence of rap-singing, while helping shape contemporary R&B. The group began their musical
Destiny's_Child
Music genre originating in Puerto Rico
reggaeton, R&B and urbano music. Vocals are often performed using a rap-singing technique. it gained popularity after 2007, and has since spread throughout
Latin_trap
American singer (born 1984)
R&B and hip-hop sensibilities, T-Pain played a key role in defining rap-singing throughout the 2000s. T-Pain began his recording career as part of the
T-Pain
2026 studio album by Flo
Shanté Collier-McDermott described the track as a "sassy display of rap-singing that sets the tone for the high-energy theatrics that permeate across
Therapy_at_the_Club
2001 single by Outkast
longtime collaborators Organized Noize. The song features the group using a rap-singing style and boasting about their appearances. It reached number 30 on the
So_Fresh,_So_Clean
Music genre
Hip-hop (also known as rap music or simply rap) is a genre of popular music that emerged in the early 1970s alongside an associated subculture created
Hip-hop
2010 song by Nicki Minaj
and gained a significant amount of listeners, charting on Billboard. A rap-singing ballad, "Your Love" is a different style compared to Minaj's previously
Your_Love_(Nicki_Minaj_song)
British singer-songwriter and producer (born 2001)
described PinkPantheress's music as "alt-girl rap" and wrote that she uses "confessional, almost treacly rap-singing" and "dated production technology" in her
PinkPantheress
2017 single by Taylor Swift
elements of dancehall, tropical house, hip-hop, and trap. It features Swift rap-singing over heavy synthesizers, bass drops, and programmed drums. Lyrically
...Ready_for_It?
Beatrhyming is a vocal performance art which involves rapping, singing, or spoken word while simultaneously beatboxing. Beatrhyming is an artform that
Beatrhyming
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
single "30 for 30", SZA combines her usual R&B singing style with a rap flow, often referred to as rap-singing. Problems playing these files? See media help
SZA
British singer
contestant eliminated. Several publications have praised her use of rap-singing. In April 2012, Misha B released a free mixtape entitled Why Hello World;
Misha_B
American singer and songwriter (born 1981)
ecstasies accompanied by spoken word and rap-singing—what music critic Kitty Empire dubbed "hood rat rapping". Beyoncé adopted a looser, more genre-fluid
Beyoncé
2018 single by Azealia Banks
Anna Wintour, the former editor-in-chief of Vogue, and features Banks rap-singing about self empowerment. The music video was released on May 24, 2018
Anna_Wintour_(song)
American musician (1959–2017)
Michael Jackson and Black Sabbath. His rock/rap singing style has been cited as an influence by successful rap rock and nu metal groups such as Korn, Disturbed
Chuck_Mosley
Annual music video award
incorporated both R&B and rap elements, separate from rap music videos (which were instead honored by Best Rap Video), citing rap-singing artists such as TLC
MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip Hop Video
MTV_Video_Music_Award_for_Best_Hip_Hop_Video
1996 single by Aaliyah
because I was a rapper, but I didn't know how to do a bunch of runs, so every record that I would attack, I would attack it like I'm rap-singing it." During
One in a Million (Aaliyah song)
One_in_a_Million_(Aaliyah_song)
Subgenre of hip-hop
Gangsta rap (also spelled gangster rap), initially called reality rap, is a subgenre of hip-hop that conveys the culture, values, and experiences of urban
Gangsta_rap
Style of Dominican merengue music
New York City in the late 1980s. Merenhouse usually employs rap-singing or talk-singing. It has instruments that are typically in Merengue music, such
Merenhouse
American rapper (born 1994)
notably less focused on rap, with a stronger focus on acoustic guitar and singing, with stylistic similarities to indie rock and emo rap. Although O'Connor
Bones_(rapper)
2009 studio album by Q-Tip
(1999). Kamaal the Abstract is an eclectic album that features Q-Tip rapping, singing, and exploring his jazz influences. The album contains introspective
Kamaal_the_Abstract
2021 single by Rod Wave
produced by Jai Beats, Saucii and Eighty8. The song features Rod Wave rap-singing and reflecting on his rise to fame, his upbringing, and his desire to
Tombstone_(Rod_Wave_song)
2020 single by Rod Wave
the album. The song sees Rod Wave rap-singing about his come up. As the title suggests, the song is a freestyle rap, with no proper structure, finding
Freestyle_(Rod_Wave_song)
1998 studio album by Lauryn Hill
Hill's rap-singing style and political themes on her debut studio album Lizzobangers (2013). Fusion of jazz instrumentals with a spoken word rap style
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The_Miseducation_of_Lauryn_Hill
2020 single by 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior
in the style of trap music. On the song, features 24kGoldn and Dior rap-singing about their toxic relationships in which their lovers are always in a
Mood_(24kGoldn_song)
Style of hip-hop
Mumble rap (also known as non-lyrical rap) is a loosely defined style and era of hip-hop that emerged and proliferated via the online audio distribution
Mumble_rap
American singer and rapper (1969–2011)
considered to be the inventor of "gangsta singing", a singing style that blends R&B and soul vocals with gangsta rap lyrics. The style was heavily influential
Nate_Dogg
Music genre combining hip hop and rock
the band's singer, Mike Patton, mixed singing and rapping. Rage Against the Machine also saw success with rap rock music influenced by political hip-hop
Rap_rock
2021 single by Tyler, the Creator
samples H-Town's "Back Seat (Wit No Sheets)", and sees Tyler, the Creator rap-singing to a mysterious woman he becomes love-struck with while on a road trip
WusYaName
Genre of hip hop style music
same song). Funk carioca songs can either be instrumental or include rapping, singing, or something in between the two. Popularized by Brazilians and other
Funk_carioca
American rapper (1970–2016)
the frontman and lyricist for P.M. Dawn, became known for blending rap with singing, as well as ethereal beats and aspects of mysticism and crypto-Christian
Attrell_Cordes
Hip-hop music by Latin American artists
Latin hip-hop (also known as Latin rap) is a subgenre of hip-hop music that is recorded by Spanish-speaking artists in North America, South America, and
Latin_hip-hop
Moroccan rapper and songwriter
formative years. Stormy is known for his singing and rapping versatility and often listed among the best Moroccan rappers. The artist achieved critical and commercial
Stormy_(rapper)
Swedish hip hop group
characteristic sound, of a G-funk bass with a blend of heavy guitars, rapping, singing and unusual samples. In 2004, their song "No. 1 Swartskalle" became
Infinite_Mass
2018 single by XXXTentacion
previewed in footage posted to XXXTentacion's Instagram timeline, with the rapper singing a line of the song and talking about Skins. In November 2018, the XXXTentacion
Bad!_(XXXTentacion_song)
2013 song performed by 3Ball MTY
MTY's second studio album, Globall (2014). The track, featuring Gomez rap-singing in Spanish and English, was released on September 24, 2013. The song
Quiero Bailar (All Through the Night)
Quiero_Bailar_(All_Through_the_Night)
2010 studio album by Plan B
Who Needs Actions When You Got Words, providing a showcase for the rapper's singing. A concept album, it narrates the fictitious tale of Strickland Banks
The Defamation of Strickland Banks
The_Defamation_of_Strickland_Banks
2022 studio album by Beyoncé
atmospheric sound and themes of self-confidence. It features Beyoncé's rap-singing delivery, backed by the repeated, distorted refrain, "Please, motherfuckers
Renaissance_(Beyoncé_album)
Self-aggrandizing lyrical content
financial riches, sexual prowess, or "coolness". Often heavily used in battle rap, braggadocio lyrics can range from just saying, "I'm the best MC ever," to
Braggadocio_(rap)
1996 single by Fugees
strength as well as its talent for switching from smooth soul singing to sharp rapping within the space of a few seconds." Gil L. Robertson IV from Cash
Ready_or_Not_(Fugees_song)
1990s Washington D.C.-based go-go band
single "The Bud". The band members consisted of Joseph "Lil Joey" Timms rapping/singing, Charles "Ricky" Yancy, Lamont "Ray-Ray" Ray playing percussions, Rob
Huck-A-Bucks
American rapper (born 1978)
Eve Jihan Cooper (née Jeffers; born November 10, 1978) is an American rapper, singer, and actress. Her debut studio album, Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders'
Eve_(rapper)
Ex-battalion for Victor Magtanggol series, where Richards performed rap-singing verses on the track. "Alden Richards joins Universal Records". ManualtoLyf
Alden_Richards_discography
Panamanian rapper (born 1969)
Panama was the use of riddims that were popular in Jamaica and the rapping/singing of direct translations on the same beat. As Panamaians of Caribbean
El_General
American rapper (born 1991)
During this time, he became distinctive for his melodic blending of singing and rapping, lighthearted lyrics, "bouncy" production, and exclamation of various
Fetty_Wap
American beatrhymer (1972–2020)
as "rapping, singing or performing spoken word while beatboxing simultaneously". Lewis grew up in New York City, and as a child, began scat singing and
Kid_Lucky
Nigerian Afrobeat singer
all of Obongjayar's music is his unique voice, which slides between rapping, singing, and spoken word. Home (2016) Nembhard, Candice (July 11, 2018). "Nigerian-Born
Obongjayar
Talking or chanting to an instrumental rhythm
A cappella Beatbox Dancehall Deejay Doo-wop Onomatopoeia Scat singing Singjay Rapping Vocalese Voice instrumental music Wikiquote has quotations related
Toasting_(Jamaican_music)
Belarusian rapper
1976), known professionally as Seryoga (Russian: Серёга), is a Belarusian rapper and the owner of the KingRing record label. Parkhomenko was born in Gomel
Seryoga
2018 studio album by JPEGMafia
"Thug Tears", beginning with the rapper singing, then rapping in staccato notes before rapping smoothly and singing again. Turner notes that the "goofy
Veteran_(JPEGMafia_album)
Sudanese-American singer and actor
Saleh's music has been categorized as rap, pop, and R&B. Christgau described Saleh's performance style on Nūr as rap-singing while Michelle Kim characterized
Dua_Saleh
American singer and rapper (born 1988)
1988), known professionally as Lizzo (/ˈlɪzoʊ/), is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Houston
Lizzo
Japanese rapper and singer (born 2005)
Japan. They began singing at age nine, and felt that their deeper tone was appealing, so their vocal teacher then recommended rapping. When they were in
Cocona_(rapper)
American rapper (born 1993)
professionally as Chance the Rapper, is an American rapper. He gained widespread recognition with his second mixtape, Acid Rap (2013), which helped establish
Chance_the_Rapper
American rapper and singer-songwriter (born 1987)
2005, Park was brought to South Korea to receive training in dancing, rapping, singing, and the Korean language under the strict supervision of JYPE. Park
Jay_Park
American musical duo
(2021). During their songs, Joseph incorporates rapping, singing, and sometimes screaming. His rapping style has been compared to K'naan and Macklemore
Twenty_One_Pilots
2022 single by Lil Tjay
Lyrically, Lil Tjay courts to a romantic interest through a style of rap-singing. The chorus of the song features a sampled vocals. Gabriel Bras Nevares
Give_You_What_You_Want
Expressionist vocal techniques between singing and speaking
[ˈʃpʁɛçɡəzaŋ] , "spoken singing") and Sprechstimme (German: [ˈʃpʁɛçʃtɪmə], "spoken voice"), more commonly known as speak-singing in English, are expressionist
Sprechgesang
American musician (born 1971)
singer, rapper, and songwriter. After establishing himself in the Detroit hip-hop scene, he broke through into mainstream success with a rap rock sound
Kid_Rock
2018 debut single by Senidah
R&B song with trap influences. It features the artist rap-singing the second verse and singing the first one and the chorus. Every time Senidah was asked
Slađana_(song)
English hip hop duo
Native, as well as under his own name. In 2006, Stephens began attending rap and performance workshops with the Brighton-based charity AudioActive, joined
Rizzle_Kicks
2013 studio album by ASAP Ferg
distinctly his, and, yes, trappy. His deep, smooth singing voice serves him well on Future-like rap-singing hybrids, but he lacks any of that artist's levity
Trap_Lord
Set of words that accompany an instrumental
known as a "libretto" and their writer, as a "librettist". Rap songs and grime contain rap lyrics (often with a variation of rhyming words) that are meant
Lyrics
American rapper (born 1975)
1975), known professionally as Taboo or Taboo Nawasha, is an American rapper, musician and actor. He is best known as a member of the musical group Black
Taboo_(rapper)
Form of musical performance uniquely found among the Inuit
the province of Quebec, Canada. Akazehe Tuvan throat singing Throat singing "Inuit pop, Algonquin rap, Innu reggae aim for mainstream". Agence France-Presse
Inuit_throat_singing
2012 single by Tal
takes some scenes from the original video but includes L'Algérino's rap / singing parts as well. Charting of original Tal solo version Charting of version
Le_sens_de_la_vie
American rapper
rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and comedian. He became a YouTube star after uploading several videos of himself rapping and singing.
Wax_(rapper)
South Korean rapper (born 1994)
studio album FLOCC. Zilla is known for his unique fashion and trot-like rap-singing performance. Hwang, Mi-hyeon; Jeong, Yu-jin (November 9, 2018). "[N딥:풀이]④
Zene_the_Zilla
American actor and singer (born 1979)
drama series The Chi. His most globally recognized work is providing the singing voice of young Simba in Disney's animated feature film The Lion King (1994)
Jason_Weaver
South Korean and American rapper (born 1998)
1998), known mononymously as Vernon (버논), is a South Korean and American rapper, singer and songwriter. Managed by Pledis Entertainment, he is a member
Vernon_(rapper)
American rapper
2013, she appeared on Chance the Rapper's second mixtape, Acid Rap, contributing a verse to the track "Lost" and singing the chorus. She later contributed
Noname_(rapper)
Vocal technique used in music
of the larynx move minimally in clean singing, but more extensively in Tibetan chants and Tuvan throat singing. Elizabeth Zharoff of The Charismatic Voice
Screaming_in_music
American singer and rapper (born 2013)
West (born June 15, 2013) is an American rapper, singer and record producer. She is the eldest child of rapper Kanye West and media personality Kim Kardashian
North_West_(musician)
1996 rhythm video game
PaRappa the Rapper is a rhythm video game developed by NanaOn-Sha and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It was originally released
PaRappa_the_Rapper
1991 studio album by Digital Underground
— rap vocals Ramone "Pee-Wee" Gooden — rap vocals, singing, digital keyboards, synthesizer Blocko — rap vocals, singing Randy "Stretch" Walker — rap vocals
Sons_of_the_P
American singer (born 1976)
Tank on the State of Music: 'People Would Rather Hear Rappers Singing Bad Than Singers Singing Good'". Variety. Retrieved April 11, 2025. "Exclusive:
Tank_(entertainer)
American singer and songwriter (b. 1990)
Publishers. Retrieved November 9, 2023. "Meet Atlantic Records' New Rapping & Singing Phenom ELHAE". Billboard. "Elhae | Biography & History". AllMusic
ELHAE
American rapper and actor (1971–1996)
1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. He was one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th
Tupac_Shakur
Subgenre of American hip-hop
Fresh, Shawty Redd, Fatboi, Zaytoven, DJ Screw, and DJ Toomp, along with rappers T.I., 2 Chainz, Jeezy, and Gucci Mane. The style was popularized by producer
Trap_music
American rapper and record producer (born 1969)
she told the website HipHopDX that the album will feature her singing instead of rapping on some of its cuts. A second single, a smooth R&B song, "So Addicted"
Khia
South Korean rapper and singer-songwriter (born 1994)
professionally as Dawn (던; formerly E'Dawn), is a South Korean rapper and dancer. Dawn is best known as a rapper, singer and songwriter of the South Korean boy band
Dawn_(rapper)
2012 studio album by Brandy
producing the bulk of an album that he envisioned to be "half singing, half rapping". Norwood confirmed his idea in an interview she held at the release
Two_Eleven
three black women. They are regarded as pioneers of contemporary R&B, rap singing, and of modern girl groups. They frequently sang about the black female
Black women in the American music industry
Black_women_in_the_American_music_industry
American band, founded 2006
began collaborating with brother Chilla Jones of SMACK/URL fame as a rap/singing duo, Jones Ink, releasing their most popular song in 2021 with Method
Ahmir_(band)
2022 studio album by Omar Apollo
Neptunes. The song is described as bass-heavy and flirty with Apollo rap-singing in Spanish and English over a plucked Samba cadence and a bouncy melody
Ivory_(Omar_Apollo_album)
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