It wasn't long until I started to browse more of his songs, and just like that my love for the Chap Hop genre developed. This is Professor Elemental, a lead star in the genre of Chap Hop. I'm new to this genre but from what I can understand is that it was created in the subculture of Steampunk with the spirit of taking something modern and giving it a classic refined appeal of old times. So basically you get Hip Hop with the mix of Gentleman antics.
I'm not into the Steampunk genre as much as I used to be, but what draws me to this genre is the simple uniqueness that it has. I love the cleverness and the story telling that's involved with each song. The lyrics are mostly silly yet there are some that are genuinely whimsical. The artist in this genre alone have to create a character all their own. As a 90s child, I also hear undertones of some old school Hip Hop undertones, which makes these songs nostalgic and new all in one.
So far I've only found two major characters that are a part of this genre, which I'm purchased both of their albums. I recommend Professor Elemental and Mr. B the Gentlemen Rhymer to anyone that enjoys children's books, Steampunk, are an Anglophile like myself, or just plain good old fashioned humor.
Enjoy!
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