Chap hop
Chap hop is music originating from England that mixes the hip hop genre with elements from the Chappist or steampunk subcultures and stereotypical English obsessions such as cricket, tea and the weather.
Two leading exponents of the genre are Professor Elemental and Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer. Other names include Poplock Holmes & DJ WattsOn.
In 2011, Sir Reginald Pikedevant, Esquire, inspired by Regretsy's "Not Remotely Steampunk" section, released the music video "Just Glue Some Gears On It " on YouTube, which quickly went viral and has generated over one million views to date. It was named one of the top ten steampunk songs and was acclaimed by steampunk notables.
In March 2013, UK Education Secretary Michael Gove said he was a fan of the genre. Mr. B noted the irony of this, since his music often pokes at members the establishment, commenting, "As a non-Etonian and thus an outcast within the cabinet, this is perhaps a little snook cocked at his colleagues."
