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What are the characteristics of rap music?
aimed at teenagers and has catchy lyrics
recorded on independent labels
beats, spoken rhymes, electronic sounds, and beatboxing
acoustic sound and untrained voices
repetitive and simple melodies
often features socially conscious or political lyrics
emphasis on rhythm and flow rather than melody
strong influences from African-American culture and often focuses on issues of identity, race, and social justice
often features collaborations between multiple artists
often incorporates elements of other genres such as rock, R&B, and electronic music