Lo-fi 로파이

Music intentionally given a low-fidelity feel

📖 Genre History

Lo-fi (Low Fidelity) started from DIY recording culture in the 1980s-90s. In the 2010s, "lo-fi hip hop beats to study/relax to" YouTube streams gained explosive popularity, establishing it as a genre. It is loved as background music for concentration and relaxation.

✨ Key Characteristics

  • Intentional noise and crackle
  • Jazz samples and hip-hop beats
  • Slow and calm tempo
  • Nostalgic atmosphere

🎤 Notable Artists

Nujabes

Japan · 1996-2010

Feather Aruarian Dance Luv(sic)

J Dilla

USA · 1991-2006

Donuts Fall in Love E=MC²

Idealism

Netherlands · 2015-Present

Controlla Prologue Late Night

Jinsang

USA · 2015-Present

Affection Learning Confession

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Feather

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2003
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Aruarian Dance

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2004
3

Snowman

WYS

2018
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Shook

Aso

2018

🎭 Related Subgenres

Lo-fi Hip-Hop Chillhop Jazzhop Bedroom Pop Vaporwave
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