Lofi Hip Hop, Explained | Why It Is Controversial | What Is Lofi

Lofi hip hop is an intriguing phenomenon.
Over the years it has gained a massive following and became THE background music, redefining the listening experience.
Most people got familiar with the genre through 24/7 streams or memes but obviously, lo-fi hip-hop didn’t simply emerge from YouTube live streaming.
However critics of the genre dismiss its value for the same reason that fans find it appealing. And lofi hip hop contains many more mutually exclusive paradoxes.

Watch our video essay on lofi hip hop to learn about this genre's history and roots, how it is produced and why it is popular and controversial at the same time.

⌚ Timestamps
► 0:00​ Lofi Paradoxes
► 0:54 Sound Quality Paradox
► 3:40 Nostalgic Sound That Caters To The Young
► 4:42 Low-Entry Production. Endless Streaming.
► 6:16 Micro-genre That Is Mainstream
► 7:29 Internet Folklore

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