Comedy / Spoken-Word Music
Music whose point is humor, plus spoken-word delivered OVER music. Comedic songs, parody, musical satire and character acts, alongside beat poetry, dub poetry and spoken-word hip-hop. Music only — no speeches, standup, talks or audiobooks.
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1Parody / Novelty Music
Songs built on a gag, a gimmick or a send-up.
Meme Songs / Internet Novelty
Break-In Records
Parody / Novelty Music
Songs built on a gag, a gimmick or a send-up.
Parody SongsNovelty SongsSong Parody (Re-lyric)Gimmick RecordsDemented Music (Dr. Demento)Meme Songs / Internet NoveltyBreak-In Records
Musical Comedy / Satire
Composed comic and satirical songcraft.
Comedy Rap / Hip-Hop
Hip-hop played for laughs.
Comedy Folk / Rock
Acoustic and band-driven comic music.
Character / Persona Comedy
Music by invented characters and mock-bands.
Holiday / Seasonal Novelty
Comic seasonal songs.
Spoken-Word Over Music
Recited words riding a musical bed.
Spoken-Word Hip-Hop
The recitation and slam edge of hip-hop.
Narrative & Recitation Song
Talked, story-first songs (musical).