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Nerdcore is a subgenre of HipHop; the term "Nerdcore" is a portmanteau of "Nerd" and "Hardcore". Music that can be considered Nerdcore usually involves subjects which most [[{{Muggle}} "normal"]] people would consider...well, ''nerdy'', such as ScienceFiction, {{Anime}}, and others. Nerdcore isn't automatically hip-hop; nerdcore had clear influences from geek culture as well, including geek rockers like TheyMightBeGiants, parodists like Music/WeirdAlYankovic (who released "It's All About The Pentiums" in 1999 and "White & Nerdy" in 2006), and others. Despite these influences, Nerdcore has separated itself from other types of nerdy music thanks to an unofficial list of criteria that has evolved among fans and artists. Aside from making hip-hop about geeky things, Nerdcore is considered to be an 'Opt-in' genre. Only artists who consider themselves to be "Nerdcore" should have the label attached to their music.

In the summer of 2004 the fledgling genre took a large step forward when the popular web comic PennyArcade held its first convention, The Penny Arcade Expo, in Bellevue, WA. Though the expo was primarily devoted to video and table top gaming, geek-friendly musicians also performed, including Optimus Rhyme and Penny Arcade's "rapper laureate" MC Frontalot. There's also an annual festival held in the summer in [[{{Florida}} Orlando, Florida]], called [[http://nerdapalooza.org/ Nerdapalooza]], that helps showcase Nerdcore acts alongside other "nerd music" genres.

See also HeavyMithril, for when nerds forgo rapping about consoles for rocking about fantasy, and {{Filk}} for the folksy alternative sort.

* Though not part of the Nerdcore scene, several Underground Hip Hop artists have ventured into Sci-Fi territories in their search for fresh, "bitches 'n' bling"-cliche-free ground. The most popular work of this kind is probably Deltron 3030's eponymous concept album.

* Soce, the gay Jewish rapper mixes this with [[HoYay less worksafe]] themes.

* [[http://www.richiebranson.com Richie Branson]], probably best known for his [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlbbLFgiVQk #BringBackToonami]] Rap and [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29MIkOROI0M&feature=fvwrel it's followup]].

* Richie Branson, probably best known for his [=#BringBackToonami=] Rap and its followup.

Nerdcore is a subgenre of HipHop; the term "Nerdcore" is a portmanteau of "Nerd" and "Hardcore". Music that can be considered Nerdcore usually involves subjects which most [[{{Muggle}} "normal"]] people would consider...well, ''nerdy'', such as ScienceFiction, {{Anime}}, and others. Nerdcore isn't automatically hip-hop; nerdcore had clear influences from geek culture as well, including geek rockers like TheyMightBeGiants, parodists like WeirdAlYankovic (who released "It's All About The Pentiums" in 1999 and "White & Nerdy" in 2006), and others. Despite these influences, Nerdcore has separated itself from other types of nerdy music thanks to an unofficial list of criteria that has evolved among fans and artists. Aside from making hip-hop about geeky things, Nerdcore is considered to be an 'Opt-in' genre. Only artists who consider themselves to be "Nerdcore" should have the label attached to their music.

** A big fan of CrossesTheLineTwice. Examples: [[ScrewYourself The Clonefucker Saga]] and "The Other Devil"

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* [[http://theaquabats.com/news/ The Aquabats]] take the rock approach, and many of their songs are more about just being nerdy then anything specifically nerdy. They used to be a legitimate ska band on top of this, but at some point they started [[{{Flanderization}} emphasizing]] the nerd stuff.

* This WebOriginal AffectionateParody of the New Boyz rap "You're a Jerk" called "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1SAr1rMwwE You're a Nerd]]" with lyrical gems about lunch-money-stealing bullies, such as, "They're just lucky this isn't [[WorldOfWarcraft Warcraft]] cuz I'm a [[AWizardDidIt Level 60 Mage]] with an Oracle Staff, [[GagPenis +10 attack with extended range]]... he'd be sorry he [[RapeIsFunnyWhenItIsMaleOnMale took my change]]."

* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/mc_chris mc chris]]: Also the voice of MC Pee Pants on ''AquaTeenHungerForce'' and Hesh on ''{{Sealab 2021}}'', but throughout the course of his career has developed an [[SlapSlapKiss I-love-you-I-hate-you]] relationship with the genre, switching between embracing and forsaking the genre at a moment's notice (he currently stands in favor of Nerdcore)

* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MC_Frontalot MC Frontalot]]: Regular at the PennyArcade Expo, and the guy who coined the term in early 2000. Was featured on the ''InTheGroove'' games and has several songs on ''FlashFlashRevolution''; also has crosspromotions with ''KingdomOfLoathing''.

* This WebOriginal AffectionateParody of the New Boyz rap "You're a Jerk" called "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1SAr1rMwwE You're a Nerd]]" with lyrical gems about lunch-money-stealing bullies, such as, "They're just lucky this isn't [[WorldOfWarcraft Warcraft]] cuz I'm a [[AWizardDidIt Level 60 Mage]] with an [[IfYouKnowWhatIMean Oracle Staff]], [[GagPenis +10 attack with extended range]]... he'd be sorry he [[RapeIsFunnyWhenItIsMaleOnMale took my change]]."

Compare ScientificProgressGoesOi.

In the summer of 2004 the fledgling genre took a large step forward when the popular web comic Penny Arcade held its first convention, The Penny Arcade Expo, in Bellevue, WA. Though the expo was primarily devoted to video and table top gaming, geek-friendly musicians also performed, including Optimus Rhyme and Penny Arcade's "rapper laureate" MC Frontalot. There's also an annual festival held in the summer in [[{{Florida}} Orlando, Florida]], called [[http://nerdapalooza.org/ Nerdapalooza]], that helps showcase Nerdcore acts alongside other "nerd music" genres.

In the summer of 2004 the fledgling genre took a large step forward when the popular web comic Penny Arcade held its first convention, The Penny Arcade Expo, in Bellevue, WA. Though the expo was primarily devoted to video and table top gaming, geek-friendly musicians also performed, including Optimus Rhyme and Penny Arcade's "rapper laureate" MC Frontalot.

* MC Lars, although he claims his genre is [[NeoclassicalPunkZydecoRockabilly Post-Punk Laptop Rap]]

* MC Lars, although he claims his genre is [[NeoclassicPunkZydecoRockabilly Post-Punk Laptop Rap]]

* [[strike: MC Lars]]

** MC Lars is no longer a Nerdcore Rapper. [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bw8Kph-SxQ Causing quite a stir in the community recently.]] Now labled hiself as "Post-Laptop...something" rap.
*** Post-Punk Laptop Rap to be specific. I'm pretty sure he's identified as this for quite some time though.

* [[http://SymphonyofScience.com Symphony of Science]]. Featuring videos and music created from Carl Sagan, David Attenborough, Dr. Richard Dawkins, Bill Nye, and Dr. Stephen Hawking.

Nerdcore is a subgenre of HipHop; the term "Nerdcore" is a portmanteau of "Nerd" and "Hardcore". Music that can be considered Nerdcore usually involves subjects which most [[{{Muggle}} "normal"]] people would consider...well, ''nerdy'', such as ScienceFiction, {{Anime}}, and others. Nerdcore isn't automatically hip-hop; nerdcore had clear influences from geek culture as well, including geek rockers like TheyMightBeGiants, parodists like WeirdAlYankovic (who released "It's All About The Pentiums" in 1999 and "White & Nerdy" in 2006), and others. Despite these influences, Nerdcore has separated itself from other types of nerdy music thanks to an unofficial list of criteria that has evolved among fans and artists. Aside from making hip-hop about geeky things, Nerdcore is considered to be an ?Opt-in? genre. Only artists who consider themselves to be "Nerdcore" should have the label attached to their music.

See also HeavyMithril, for when nerds forgo rapping about consoles for rocking about fantasy, and {{Filk}} for the folksy alternitive sort.

** MC Lars is no longer a Nerdcore Rapper. Causing quite a stir in the community recently. Now labled hiself as "Post-Laptop...something" rap.

* <strike>MC Lars</strike>

* MC Lars