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Erawave is a genre of music that combines 80’s J-pop , nostalgic Bossanova , nostalgic internet sampling, Rap, & Breakbeat/dnb. The genre puts an extreme emphasis on its fast pace breaks, Vulgar, edgy, sexual & violent lyrics and nostalgic Japanese/ 80’s - 90s pop. The genre stems mainly from Rap and Breakbeat, and consists of Melodic Japanese sampling such as from Jazz, Bossanova, ambient or Funk classics. One of the main pioneers / founders of this genre are Rapper and EDM musician Acidgvrl. Acid found this style while being inspired by The works of Lil B and spaceghostpurpp exeprimental creativity and incorporated it to her music tastes / production as early as April 2023. With her edgy lyrics, Loud distorted 808s, unique chants, 80’s nostalgic sampling and Jersey a club inspired kicks it all ties the genre together quite well.
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