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Expressive quality in art
Lyricism is a term used to describe a piece of art considered to have deep emotions. Its origin is found in the word lyric, derived via Latin lyricus from
Lyricism
1986 single by Ultramagnetic MCs
with it; the song boasted dense, minimalist production, featuring erratic lyricism by Ced-Gee and Kool Keith, synthesizer riffs and was the first song to
Ego_Trippin'_(song)
1994 studio album by Nas
reviews from most music critics, who praised its production and Nas's lyricism. On January 17, 1996, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry
Illmatic
Turkish actor
is professionally engaged in acting, sports, voice acting, poetry and lyricism. Gökhan Alkan was born on December 8, 1987, in Istanbul, Turkey. He has
Gökhan_Alkan
American singer and songwriter (born 1996)
is an American singer-songwriter. Known for her brash and sex-positive lyricism and electropop production, she started her career independently releasing
Slayyyter
American rapper and producer (born 1970)
Wu-Tang Clan and Czarface. He has acquired critical praise for his intricate lyricism, and for his verses on many of the group's most revered songs. He has grown
Inspectah_Deck
American rapper (born 1973)
live performance skills, continuous multisyllabic rhyme schemes, complex lyricism, double entendres, and politically aware lyrics. He and The Roots perform
Black_Thought
2021 studio album by Slayyyter
positive reviews from music critics, who praised the updated production, lyricism and maturity in songwriting. Some critics deemed this album an improvement
Troubled_Paradise
2025 studio album by Rebecca Black
mixed reviews upon release, with critics taking issue with the album's lyricism and production. Black performed as a disc jockey at a Boiler Room show
Salvation (Rebecca Black album)
Salvation_(Rebecca_Black_album)
Barenaked Ladies song
"Brian Wilson" is a song by Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies from their 1992 album Gordon. The song was written by Steven Page as a tribute to the Beach
Brian_Wilson_(song)
2019 studio album by Steve Lacy
2019, critics praised its originality, cohesiveness and introspective lyricism. Thematically, the album explores Lacy's sexuality and coming out. Apollo
Apollo_XXI
English rock band (1972–2006)
XTC were an English rock band formed in Swindon in 1972. Fronted by songwriters Andy Partridge (vocals, guitars) and Colin Moulding (vocals, bass), the
XTC
Early-20th-century Italian architectural style
characterized by long dynamic lines, suggesting speed, motion, urgency and lyricism: it was a part of Futurism, an artistic movement founded by the poet Filippo
Futurist_architecture
Indian rapper and songwriter (born 2000/01)
India, and Rolling Stone India have featured her work, noting its bold lyricism. In 2021, Vogue India named her among eight emerging Indian women in hip-hop
Reble
American band
characterized by a prominent horn section and Perry's acerbic and innuendo-laced lyricism often concerning dark or political subject matter. While the band's earliest
Cherry_Poppin'_Daddies
American hip hop band
They are known for combining funk and metal influences, with gangsta rap lyricism. Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. became popular after touring in Japan in the mid-1980s
Boo-Yaa_T.R.I.B.E.
Pakistani rapper (born 1998)
Eva B is a Pakistani rapper known for her Urdu and Balochi lyricism. According to Eva B, she began writing and rapping in 2014, inspired by Eminem. After
Eva_B
2016 studio album by Bon Iver
production influenced by Vernon's prior work with Kanye West. Most of the lyricism concerns Bon Iver's rise in popularity and how Vernon's relationship with
22,_A_Million
1999 studio album by The Bloodhound Gang
Hooray for Boobies is the third studio album by American rock band The Bloodhound Gang. It was released on October 4, 1999, in the United Kingdom and on
Hooray_for_Boobies
Subgenre of drill music
truculent, depicting the harsh realism of their lifestyles. The explicit lyricism has stimulated discussion about whether or not the subgenre is a factor
UK_drill
English singer (born 1962)
number one single. Ryder is known for his distinctive sprechgesang and lyricism. Shaun William George Ryder was born on 23 August 1962 in Little Hulton
Shaun_Ryder
1995 studio album by Insane Clown Posse
Riddle Box is the third studio album by the American hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse, released in 1995 on Battery Records and Island Records in association
Riddle_Box
American filmmaker and writer (1933–2003)
silent. Brakhage's films are often noted for their expressiveness and lyricism. While they were for many years obscure and hard to find, many are now
Stan_Brakhage
2025 memoir by Arundhati Roy
a review published in the Financial Times commented: "The book has the lyricism of Gabriel García Márquez, the political sweep of Barbara Kingsolver, and
Mother_Mary_Comes_to_Me
1994 studio album by Insane Clown Posse
Ringmaster is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse, and their second Joker Card in the first Deck of the Dark Carnival mythology
Ringmaster_(album)
British singer-songwriter (born 1988)
guitarist and producer known for his blend of jazz-inflected pop, intimate lyricism and emotive vocal style. He has released three studio albums - "A Song
Bruno_Major
2026 song by Nettspend
"You Ready" is a song by American rapper Nettspend, released on March 6, 2026 as the opening track to his debut studio album, titled Early Life Crisis
You_Ready?
American rapper (born 1970)
an MC, Q-Tip is noted for his philosophical, esoteric and introspective lyricism, often putting socially conscious messages in his lyrics. He writes his
Q-Tip_(musician)
1997 studio album by Reggie Rockstone
Makaa Maka!! (I said it because I said it) is the debut studio album by Ghanaian rapper Reggie Rockstone, released on 1 September 1997 through his independent
Makaa_Maka
2024 song by Ken Carson
"Mewtwo" is a song by American rapper Ken Carson. It was released on July 5, 2026, from the deluxe edition of his third studio album, A Great Chaos. It
Mewtwo_(song)
American singer
commitment, growth, and creative resilience. The project combined introspective lyricism with layered electronic and guitar-driven production, earning coverage
Julia_Wolf_(musician)
American rock band
that decade. The group is known for its comedic, satirical and explicit lyricism as well as their persistent anti–Vietnam War sentiment, which culminated
The_Fugs
Music genre
use of unconventional song structures, musical techniques, rhythms and lyricism, usually deemed challenging, difficult, inaccessible or underground. Experimental
Experimental_rock
2025 studio album by Ninajirachi
from Music Australia. The album is noted for its loosely autobiographical lyricism, particularly about growing up in the early 2010s and interactions with
I_Love_My_Computer
1992 studio album by Insane Clown Posse
Carnival of Carnage is the debut studio album by American hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse, released in October 1992, by Psychopathic Records. Recording
Carnival_of_Carnage
2024 diss track by Drake
considered it a poor response to "Not Like Us" and criticized Drake's lyricism and claims about Lamar as nonsensical and contradictory. In June 2024,
The_Heart_Part_6
2022 studio album by Djo
Decide was met with a positive reception from music critics, mainly for its lyricism and production. It was preceded by four singles: "Change", "Gloom", "Figure
Decide_(album)
American rapper (1997–2022)
DMV rap scene, Morrow gained attention for his whisper flow style and lyricism. His music often explored themes of street life, indulging in street narcotics
Goonew
2024 song by Gracie Abrams
tracks are sonically similar, "I Love You, I'm Sorry" contains more chaotic lyricism. Hobert directed the song's music video, which follows Abrams enjoying
I_Love_You,_I'm_Sorry
Music genre combining hip-hop with pop
melodic hip-hop, or melodic rap) is a genre of music fusing the rhythm-based lyricism of hip-hop with pop's preference for melodic vocals, catchy hooks, and
Pop_rap
British music duo
characterised by ethereal vocals, lush instrumentation, and introspective lyricism. Babeheaven was founded in the mid-2010s, with Andersen and Travis developing
Babeheaven
2020 studio album by Phoebe Bridgers
the album attracted acclaim from music critics, who celebrated its open lyricism. American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers rose to prominence in indie
Punisher_(album)
Russian composer, pianist and professor of music
music, songs and piano works, and for a style often associated with the lyricism of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arensky was born into an affluent, music-loving
Anton_Arensky
1994 studio album by Boogiemonsters
Boogiemonsters wrote songs which they felt would add depth to the genre's lyricism, including "Old Man Jacob's Well," which portrayed a child murderer who
Riders of the Storm: The Underwater Album
Riders_of_the_Storm:_The_Underwater_Album
2015 Indian film by Neeraj Ghaywan
Express, "Masaan is imbued with a sense of place and time, poetry and lyricism, and it captures the essence of Banaras, constant-yet-changeable, with
Masaan
American singer-songwriter and record producer
singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer. Known for his eclecticism, his coded lyricism and his falsetto laced vocals. Choker has gained acclaim for blending genres
Choker_(musician)
Musical artist
"wake-up call" to Casey, and would subsequently have a huge impact on his lyricism. He and Butt Babies started to jam together in 2010, soon adopting the
Joe_Casey_(singer)
2023 studio album by Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter
received critical acclaim upon release, with critics praising Hayter's lyricism and delivery. On November 2, 2022, Hayter revealed that she would retire
Saved!_(album)
1991 song by Ice Cube
with widespread acclaim from music critics, who praised it for its sharp lyricism and viciousness. The UK release of Death Certificate omitted this song
No_Vaseline
2026 studio album by Sk8star
raps about living a hedonistic life. According to Medithi, Sk8star's airy lyricism makes simple lyrics sound so catchy. On "Slatt Slatt", the track sees Sk8star
Designer_Junkie
2021 studio album by Lord Huron
received widespread acclaim from music critics who praised its poetic lyricism, somber production & refined vocal harmonies. In December 2020, the band
Long_Lost_(album)
South African-American musician and writer (born 1976)
international following. Throughout her music career, her distinctive style and lyricism gained recognition, with artists such as Talib Kweli, Jay-Z, and Black
Jean_Grae
2021 album
generally favourable reviews from music critics, who praised the production, lyricism, and Murray's vocal performance. On 17 September 2020, Still Corners announced
The_Last_Exit
Umbrella term for hip-hop that rejects mainstream aesthetics
later emerged, incorporating lo-fi production techniques and conscious lyricism. By the late 1990s, progressive rap acts such as Black Star and Juggaknots
Underground_hip-hop
1950 cookery book by Elizabeth David
A Book of Mediterranean Food was an influential cookery book written by Elizabeth David in 1950, her first, and published by John Lehmann. After years
A_Book_of_Mediterranean_Food
2020 EP by Victoria Monét
acclaim from music critics, many of whom praised its musical direction and lyricism. The project was ranked in year-end lists by many publications. In support
Jaguar_(EP)
2000 album by Black Rob
was praised by critics for its production and Rob's vocal presence and lyricism being similar to the late Notorious B.I.G. The album spawned two singles:
Life_Story_(album)
Austrian composer (1885–1935)
the Second Viennese School. His compositional style combined Romantic lyricism with the twelve-tone technique. Although he left a relatively small oeuvre
Alban_Berg
Film by Ridley Scott
filmmaking and expressed admiration for the film's "breathtaking, brutal lyricism". Entertainment Weekly called the opening battle sequence "extraordinary"
Gladiator_(2000_film)
American rapper and businessman (born 1969)
all time. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, Jay-Z is known for his complex lyricism that often uses double entendres, wordplay, and braggadocio. His music
Jay-Z
2013 Album by Five Iron Frenzy
Engine of a Million Plots is the sixth studio album by American band Five Iron Frenzy, released independently on November 26, 2013. Released ten years
Engine_of_a_Million_Plots
1954 studio album by Miles Davis
Me" was an early example of himself being influenced by the spacing and lyricism of pianist Ahmad Jamal. After the 10" LP format was discontinued, all four
Miles Davis with Sonny Rollins
Miles_Davis_with_Sonny_Rollins
2022 studio album by Kendrick Lamar
Steppers was met with widespread acclaim from critics, who praised Lamar's lyricism and the album's scope, although some found it inconsistent and Kodak Black's
Mr._Morale_&_the_Big_Steppers
Russian classical pianist
as a great successor of the Russian piano school because of the depth, lyricism and poetic quality of his interpretations. Kissin was born in Moscow to
Evgeny_Kissin
Subgenre of reggaeton
español and Latin alternative. Mixed with thoughtful (and sometimes crude) lyricism guided by an anti-colonialism discourse, Latin American sociopolitical
Alternative_reggaeton
Canadian rapper (born 1998)
Eric Reprid has become known for his often provocative and controversial lyricism. His work has drawn attention for the use of racial slurs, most notably
Eric_Reprid
1998 studio album by AZ
United States. The album was highly praised for its complex and insightful lyricism. The first single was intended to be "Hey AZ" featuring SWV, which peaked
Pieces_of_a_Man_(AZ_album)
Style of hip-hop
traditional hip-hop conventions centered around complex or meaningful lyricism, and instead emphasizing other aspects of delivery like melody, mood, and
Mumble_rap
1997 film by Adrian Lyne
gauzy Lolita that replaces the book's cruelty and comedy with manufactured lyricism and mopey romanticism". Extending Taylor's observation, Keith Phipps concludes:
Lolita_(1997_film)
2003 studio album by 50 Cent
Get Rich or Die Tryin' is the debut studio album by American rapper 50 Cent. It was released on February 6, 2003, by Interscope Records, G-Unit Records
Get_Rich_or_Die_Tryin'
Musical artist
Xue Zhiqian (Chinese: 薛之谦; pinyin: Xuē Zhīqiān, born July 17, 1983), also known professionally as Joker Xue, is a Chinese singer, songwriter, producer
Joker_Xue
2015 studio album by Lord Huron
Spin called the album "enchanting from start to finish", praising the lyricism, vocals, and instrumentation. Abby Johnston of the Austin Chronicle wrote
Strange_Trails
American actress, singer, and dancer (born 1975)
Tyler Moore, the gawky comic precision of the young Carol Burnett, the lyricism of a romantic heroine and a smallish but vibrant voice as accurate as it
Sutton_Foster
1973 studio album by Kevin Ayers
drummer Eddie Sparrow and bassist Archie Legget and employed a more direct lyricism. The centrepiece of the album is "Decadence", his withering portrait of
Bananamour
Czech poet and translator
Vladimír Holan (Czech pronunciation: [ˈvlaɟɪmiːr ˈɦolan]; 16 September 1905 – 31 March 1980) was a Czech poet. He was known for employing obscure language
Vladimír_Holan
Legacy of the 1994 album
a time when public attention was focused on West Coast releases. Nas' lyricism and storytelling on Illmatic has been regarded as setting a new standard
Impact_and_legacy_of_Illmatic
2001 studio album by Alicia Keys
and the album's tumultuous creation are also interspersed throughout its lyricism. Upon release, Songs in A Minor received widespread critical acclaim, primarily
Songs_in_A_Minor
Collection of poetry by Victor Hugo
nature: "we went to the orchard to pick cherries". The lyricism of love mingles with the lyricism of nature without them being confused. It is not unhappy
Les_Contemplations
2022 promotional single by Rosalía
explores the pleasures of sexual intercourse and female sexuality. The song's lyricism earned a Latin Grammy nomination for Song of the Year and Best Alternative
Hentai_(song)
1987 single by the Smiths
It has since seen positive critical reception for Morrissey's uplifting lyricism and Marr's guitar work. The song was included on the compilation album
Sheila_Take_a_Bow
American parody heavy metal tribute band
is primarily a parody of English heavy metal group Black Sabbath, using lyricism and imagery centered on fast food. Hence, their style has been called "Drive
Mac_Sabbath
2022 studio album by Conan Gray
acclaim, with critics praising Gray's vocal performance, production, honest lyricism and different style compared to its predecessor. The album debuted at number
Superache
Musical artist
Mizoram. He is a prominent figure in Mizo hip hop, praised for his bilingual lyricism and socially conscious themes. G’nie was born as Zonunmawia Fanai. He was
G'nie
19th-century cultural movement
symbolist style, were exhibited. The Rosicrucians defended mysticism, beauty, lyricism, legend and allegory, and rejected naturalism, humorous themes and genres
Symbolist_painting
2015 single by Drake featuring PartyNextDoor
2015, the song was well-received for its melodic production and emotive lyricism, reflecting themes of struggle, self-awareness, and loyalty. The track
Preach_(Drake_song)
American rap group
Boogiemonsters were an American hip hop group composed by Bronx, New York rapper Mondo McCann, Alaskan-born Vex Da Vortex (Sean Pollard) and Jamaican-born
Boogiemonsters
Australian musician, composer
with an underlying romantic character, one in which melodic line and lyricism are all-important elements". His music has been broadcast by radio stations
Phillip_Wilcher
2022 studio album by Gang of Youths
Chart. The album was lauded by many critics, who particularly praised the lyricism and storytelling. Multiple outlets recognised it as the band's best work
Angel_in_Realtime
Norwegian author and dramatist (born 1959)
of post-modernist and avant-garde literature, due to their minimalism, lyricism and unorthodox use of syntax. Fosse was born in 1959 in Haugesund, Norway
Jon_Fosse
Moroccan rapper (born 1983)
regarded as one of Morocco’s most influential rappers, renowned for his sharp lyricism, impeccable flow, and socially conscious themes. His music resonates deeply
Don_Bigg
1987 studio album by Eric B. & Rakim
pioneered the use of internal rhymes in hip-hop, set a higher standard of lyricism in the genre and served as a template for future rappers. The album's heavy
Paid_in_Full_(album)
British classicist, translator and author (born 1971)
compared to other translators, which, "abetted by her unfussy diction and lyricism, are easy on the reader's eye and seem to help the mind grasp the breadth
Emily_Wilson_(classicist)
English–Irish boy band (2010–2016)
although noted that it is sonically and lyrically similar. The album's lyricism speaks of falling in love, unrequited love, the insistence that flaws are
One_Direction
American rapper (1972–2024)
acclaim, and he was often noted for his focused concept albums, skilled lyricism, and hushed vocal delivery. Kaseem Ryan was born on August 11, 1972, in
Ka_(rapper)
Swedish rapper
combining distant, hollowed-out vocals with cloudy instrumentals and emotive lyricism". He added that over the decade, Arogundade "embraced technological, forward-thinking
Ecco2k
American singer-songwriter (born 1994)
has since gained recognition for his lo-fi and R&B works with emotional lyricism. The following year, Keshi released his first extended play The Reaper
Keshi_(singer)
1948 Chinese film
Well-respected Hong Kong poet Ping-kwan Leung commented on the artistry and lyricism in the film. He argues that Yuwen's voice is more than just simple narration;
Spring_in_a_Small_Town
2011 studio album by Jonathan Coulton
producer. Unlike much of Coulton's previous work, Artificial Heart's original lyricism is largely non-comedic and contains few references to geek culture overall
Artificial_Heart_(album)
2025 song by Clipse featuring John Legend and Voices of Fire
received generally positive reviews from music critics, praising Clipse's lyricism and emotional depth, while being more skeptical on the chorus and production
The_Birds_Don't_Sing
Filipino boy band
of their career. SB19's material is also known for their use of layered lyricism and wordplaying, often employing words with dual meaning or forming portmanteaus
SB19
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