chillhop
what it is
chillhop or Lofi Hip Hop is a form of downtempo that combines elements of hip hop and chill-out music. It was popularized in the 2010s on YouTube and became an Internet meme. In 2013, YouTube began hosting live streams, which resulted in 24-hour "radio stations" dedicated to microgenres such as vaporwave, a derivation of chillwave.
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level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is chillhop?
chillhop or Lofi Hip Hop is a form of downtempo that combines elements of hip hop and chill-out music. It was popularized in the 2010s on YouTube and became an Internet meme. In 2013, YouTube began hosting live streams, which resulted in 24-hour "radio stations" dedicated to microgenres such as vaporwave, a derivation of chillwave.
What are good chillhop albums to start with?
Try Bebop by Saib, Poles Apart by Slowburn, Beneath Your Waves by Sleepy Fish, and Spotless Minds by TESK.
Who are some women making chillhop?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/chillhop/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making chillhop, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20