# Riveting Rap Research Hip-Hop Word Count is a Visual Tool for Understanding the Culture By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hip-hop-word-count References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1801076626/the-hip-hop-word-count-a-searchable-rap-almanac) & [staplecrops](http://staplecrops.com/index.php/hiphop_wordcount/) Hip-Hop Word Count is a digital project that will have you finding new connections amongst your favorite rap songs. The database tracks hip hop songs from 1979 to present, enabling users to come up with queries that can be answered about these tunes. Ever wonder who the first hip-hop artist to use the word champagne in a song was? Who used the line hater first? Or which county uses a certain word more often than others? The Hip-hop word count database will answer all your questions. The Hip-Hop Word Count launched as a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptix) project and received its specified funding amount, so this idea is going to come to fruition. The [visual platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wordart) should be an invaluable tool for research into understanding the sub-culture of hip hop songs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Visual Data Analysis:** Using Hip-Hop Word Count's database to analyze hip hop song lyrics can reveal new connections and insights in the culture. - **Rap Analytics:** The use of data analytics in the hip hop industry can provide valuable insights for artists, producers, and marketers. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** The successful crowdfunding campaign for Hip-Hop Word Count demonstrates the potential for funding creative projects through platforms like Kickstarter. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Industry:** The music industry can leverage Hip-Hop Word Count's database to identify trends, patterns, and emerging artists in the hip hop genre. - **Data Analytics:** The data analytics industry can utilize platforms like Hip-Hop Word Count to develop new tools and methodologies for analyzing cultural data. - **Crowdfunding:** The success of the Hip-Hop Word Count project highlights the potential for crowdfunding platforms to support innovative projects in the arts and culture sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rap Practice Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhyme-time.md) - [Engaging Rap Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rap-trivia.md) - [AI Rap Generating Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rap-generator.md) - [Personalized AI Album Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-album-covers.md) - [Hip-Hop-Focused Virtual Worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planet-hip-hop.md) - [AI Songwriting Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rhymes.md) - [Hip Hop-Honoring Exclusive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-shop.md) - [AI Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-rapper-music.md) - [Hip-Hop Craft Beer Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-collab.md)