Twentythree's "6ix Pop" Album Review: Regional Dance Rap in the TikTok Era
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Alphonse Pierre
Summary
A review of the album "6ix Pop" by Twentythree, exploring how regional dance rap from cities like Milwaukee, Atlanta, and Dallas spreads through TikTok and IG Reels. The review traces the lineage of these sounds — from Milwaukee lowend to Louisiana jig, from snap music to Atlanta bass — and critiques the album's place within this broader musical ecosystem.
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PitchforkTwentythree's "6ix Pop" Album Review: Regional Dance Rap in the TikTok Erapitchfork.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIf there's one good thing about the existence of TikTok and IG Reels it's that there's still some sort of channel for regional dance rap to spread to the masses.
Certified Trapper's Milwaukee lowend leading you to early 2010s Milwaukee banging leading you to 2000s Louisiana jig.
BunnaB's new-age futuristic rap taking you to mid-aughts snap music and then Atlanta bass.
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