nerdcore
Gamer hip-hop subgenre
Nerdcore is a subgenre of hip-hop with lyrics focused on geek culture—video games, science fiction, comic books, programming, and similar obsessions.
The music embraces rather than hides stereotypically nerdy interests: The nerdcore rapper's new track samples the Mario theme.
The term combines nerd with hardcore, suggesting unapologetic commitment to both hip-hop and geek identity.
Vintage console sound art
- parodySatirical imitation
- rhyme schemesEnd-sound arrangement systems
- wordplayVerbal wit techniques
- versesLines of poetry
bars · flow · beats · freestyle · emcee · spitting · underground · indie
Dressing as media characters
- fanficUnofficial stories using existing characters
- LARPIn-person character embodiment game
- otakuObsessive anime enthusiast
- animeJapanese cartoon art form
manga · fandom · conventions · zines · steampunk · cult classic · retro · fanboy
Multiplayer internet adventure game
- RPGExplosive launcher or fantasy genre
- FPSVideo smoothness metric
- platformerLeap-based video game
- esportsProfessional video game competitions
speedrun · console · controller · multiplayer · quest · level · highscore · Twitch
Writing software instructions
- codingWriting software instructions
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
- AISimulated cognitive processing
algorithms · Linux · open source · hardware · software · robotics · encryption · binary
Exceptionally intelligent person
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- triviaUnimportant miscellaneous facts
- knowledgeUnderstood facts and skills
- IQIntelligence score
logic · puzzle · chess · scholarship · erudition · bookworm · analysis · reasoning
chiptune
Vintage console sound art
- parodySatirical imitation
- rhyme schemesEnd-sound arrangement systems
- wordplayVerbal wit techniques
verses · bars · flow · beats · freestyle · emcee · spitting · underground · indie · pop culture
cosplay
Dressing as media characters
- fanficUnofficial stories using existing characters
- LARPIn-person character embodiment game
- otakuObsessive anime enthusiast
anime · manga · fandom · conventions · zines · steampunk · cult classic · retro · fanboy · trivia
MMORPG
Multiplayer internet adventure game
- RPGExplosive launcher or fantasy genre
- FPSVideo smoothness metric
- platformerLeap-based video game
esports · speedrun · console · controller · multiplayer · quest · level · highscore · Twitch · streaming
programming
Writing software instructions
- codingWriting software instructions
- hackingInfiltrating protected digital systems
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
AI · algorithms · Linux · open source · hardware · software · robotics · encryption · binary · HTML
brainiac
Exceptionally intelligent person
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- triviaUnimportant miscellaneous facts
- knowledgeUnderstood facts and skills
IQ · logic · puzzle · chess · scholarship · erudition · bookworm · analysis · reasoning · expertise
Doc Ock
- Comedy Musicfunny songs, novelty songs, parody songs, comedy song, novelty song
- Chiptune8-bit, square wave, square waves, pulse wave, sound chip
nerdcoregangsta rap
Urban struggle set to beats
drill · trap · G-funk · crunk · club bangers