hiplife n. a musical genre from Ghana which combines elements of American-style hip-hop and the Ghanaian pop genre known as highlife. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
backpacker n. a fan of underground or non-mainstream hip-hop music, sometimes perceived as a poser, slummer, or elitist. Editorial Note: This term is usually derogatory. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
backpack rap n.— «I think that’s already happening in the form of what Stretch Armstrong disdainfully calls “backpack rap”—emphasis on lyrics and/or bugged production, with head-nodding a low priority. unfortunately, this kind of synthetic genre is...
backpacker n.— «I use the term when decribing either a trendy only independent loving hip-hop kid…you usually see them at concerts with backpacks on or the college hip-hop kid who wears a backpack out of necessity…they too often are on the...
spit game v.— «The basement was packed w/ a local go-go band and the brothers were working out! The place was packed and everyone was just jumping up and down. Could really spit game and ask a chic to dance…just jump next to her 😉 WILD.» —“Go...
ho-wop n. a form of music which combines the sensibilities of the hip-hop and doo-wop genres. Etymological Note: Probably coined by music artist Eamon, from Staten Island, N.Y. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)