Country-rap

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Country-rap is the addition of country music influences under hip hop music-style rapping. The style is also known as hick-hop.

Artists known primarily as rappers with noted country influences include Bubba Sparxxx, Cowboy Troy, and Nappy Roots. The country-rap label can also include country-influenced rap rock artists such as Kid Rock and Everlast.

[edit] Other examples

• Country Rap was the title of a Bellamy Brothers album from 1987. The album's title track (which was released as a single) was performed in rap, accompanied by guitar.
• Two of Toby Keith's songs have drawn comparisons to rap: "Getcha Some" (1998) and "I Wanna Talk About Me" (2001). Both songs feature recited verses and an insistent rhythm; Toby has compared both songs to rap music in interviews.
• Neal McCoy regularly performs "Hillbilly Rap" in concert -- a mix of the "Beverly Hillbillies" theme song, Harry Belafonte's "Banana Boat Song", and various samples, all performed in rap. The song can be found on his 2005 That's Life album.
• Tim McGraw worked with rapper Nelly on a song called "Over and Over". This single was not released to country radio, however.
• Several Big & Rich songs exhibit hip-hop influences in lyrical delivery and musical arrangement, most notably "Rollin' (The Ballad of Big & Rich)", which features a rap section performed by Cowboy Troy.

[edit] Listen to

• Outlaw Punk Cowboy Show Twangtastic Ya'llternative Country Podcast, the best in AltCountry, Rockabilly, GuerillaGrass, Hick Hop, Redneck Metal, Outlaw Country.

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Brad Paisley does a little bit of country rap. ONe of the greatest country rappers of all time is John Tolkinen.