In honor of “Spooky Szn”, we wanted to highlight the pioneers of Memphis Horrorcore rap.
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00:00 Horrorcore rap emerged in the late 1980s blending chilling themes with provocative lyrics.
00:06 While the Ghetto Boys of Houston are often credited as pioneers, the genre's roots spread
00:12 to Memphis thanks to DJ Spanish Fly, regarded as the founding godfather of Memphis rap.
00:20 Gangsta Pat, an influential figure in Memphis hip-hop, attested to Spanish Fly's influence.
00:27 Memphis has a mysterious urban legend known as the Memphis Sigils, with dark backstories
00:32 tied to eight tapes from the 90s.
00:44 In the realm of horrorcore rap, the genre has evolved with modern artists such as Tyler
00:49 the Creator and Suicide Boys.
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00:54 This is Yasmeen Dueh.