Chipmunk soul
Chipmunk soul is a style of hip hop music that features sped-up vocal samples, originating in the 2000s. Early users of the style included Just Blaze, RZA, and Kanye West.[1][2]
The name "chipmunk" is a reference to Alvin and the Chipmunks, a 1960s musical act featuring sped-up vocal recordings.[3]
Although the style originated by sampling soul music recordings, the term "chipmunk soul" now includes the use of samples from other musical genres including reggae, rock and world music.[3]
References
- ^ Hardy, Caleb (2023-05-22). "How Kanye West Helped "Chipmunk Soul" Define An Era Of Hip-Hop". hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ Nobbs, Dan (17 December 2022). "Kanye West and 'Chipmunk Soul': A Graduation retrospective". theboar.org. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ a b Brimmers, Julian (August 10, 2018). "What Was Chipmunk Soul?". daily.redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 2023-11-08.