Pop Rap, by how it feels

Pop Rap is mostly low-intensity. 2 of the 8 songs analyzed land in the safe range.

The character of Pop Rap

Across the 8 Pop Rap songs we've measured, intensity averages 47/100 — right around the catalog average (46/100).

They run from LOVE. (the calmest here, 30) to Cooped Up (the most charged, 55), with layered textures most common and changes you can mostly see coming. It spans 2017–2022.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to 92 Explorer.

6.0
Avg Intensity
2
Safe
6
Moderate
0
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (2)

Album art for LOVE. by Kendrick Lamar
LOVE.
Kendrick Lamar
safe Album art for I Like You (A Happier Song) by Post Malone feat. Doja Cat
I Like You (A Happier Song)
Post Malone feat. Doja Cat
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (6)

Album art for 92 Explorer by Post Malone
92 Explorer
Post Malone
moderate Album art for Ball for Me by Post Malone
Ball for Me
Post Malone
moderate Album art for Cooped Up by Post Malone
Cooped Up
Post Malone
moderate Album art for Motley Crew by Post Malone
Motley Crew
Post Malone
moderate Album art for Rich & Sad by Post Malone
Rich & Sad
Post Malone
moderate Album art for Stay by Post Malone
Stay
Post Malone
moderate

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