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Trip hop is a musical genre that was invented in the early 1990s in the underground music scene in Bristol, England. It is characterized by its laid-back, atmospheric sound, as well as its use of electronic instruments and technology. Trip hop often incorporates elements of hip hop, jazz, and electronica, and it is known for its moody and introspective lyrics. Back then, Bristol was home to a vibrant and diverse underground music scene. This diversity of musical influences can be heard in the sound of trip hop, which incorporates elements of hip hop, jazz, and electronica.

According to Wikipedia, trip hop is "a subgenre of electronic music that originated in the early 1990s in the United Kingdom, especially Bristol. It has been described as 'a fusion of hip hop and electronica until neither genre is recognizable,' and may incorporate a variety of styles, including funk, soul, psychedelia, pop and ambient."

Some of the most famous trip hop artists and bands include Massive Attack, Portishead, and Tricky. Popular albums with trip hop roots that you may know are Massive Attack's "Blue Lines" and Portishead's "Dummy."

Typical instrumentation for trip hop includes electronic instruments such as synthesizers, drum machines, and samplers, as well as traditional instruments such as guitars, bass, and drums.

Trip hop is known for its moody and atmospheric sound, and it is often associated with emotions such as melancholy and introspection. Many trip hop songs have slower tempos and introspective lyrics that are designed to evoke a sense of introspection and introspection.

Many trip hop artists and bands, such as Massive Attack and Portishead, have used their music as a means of addressing social and political issues. For example, Massive Attack's song "Safe from Harm" addresses issues of violence and inequality, while Portishead's song "Glory Box" addresses themes of gender and identity.