Emo rap, also known as punk rap, is a genre derived from hip hop that stylistically blends elements of hip hop with emo themes and lyrics and elements from rock music such as indie rock, pop punk, and metal.
Emo" is the diminutive of "emotional" for "emotional". This term originally designated a specific musical genre, initiated in the mid-1980s by American punk rock bands. Wishing to deliver to their public a more introspective version of what punk-rock was offering, many bands turned to this new genre. It was at this time that the notion of "Emo-core" emerged, combining emotion with the notion of "hardcore.
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Originally released in 2016, the quintessential album Anti-World by Sybyr is available for the first time on vinyl. This project encapsulates the raw energy of a 19 year old going through a series of different emotions and challenging situations. Featuring experimental production, Anti-World is a pioneering album in the trap metal genre.