Twentythree's "6ix Pop": A Review of Regional Dance Rap's Evolution
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Alphonse Pierre
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A review of the album "6ix Pop" by Twentythree, exploring how regional dance rap styles spread through platforms like TikTok and IG Reels. The review traces the lineage of various regional sounds — from Milwaukee lowend and Louisiana jig to Atlanta bass and snap music — and positions Twentythree's work within this broader tradition of regional rap music.
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· 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.
Log on any day of the week and you might run into Dallas boogie choreography or get lite nostalgia or Jersey club goofiness.
Certified Trapper's Milwaukee lowend leading you to early 2010s Milwaukee banging leading you to 2000s Louisiana jig.
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