"SoundCloud rap" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: After the audio streaming platform SoundCloud, where this genre initially spread. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=SoundCloud rap}} SoundCloud rap (uncountable)
  1. (music) A short-lived subgenre of hip hop mixing trap, lo-fi, and electronic music. Wikipedia link: SoundCloud Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres
    Sense id: en-SoundCloud_rap-en-noun-G56iHezQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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