Diss track
Meaning: A song specifically written to insult, criticize, or humiliate another person, usually a rival artist.
Diss tracks are a cornerstone of hip-hop culture — a way for rappers to settle feuds publicly through music. The best diss tracks are witty, devastating, and become cultural events. Famous beefs include Tupac vs. Biggie, Jay-Z vs. Nas, and Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar.
Examples
- That diss track ended his whole career. 那首diss曲直接毁了他的整个职业生涯。Esa diss track acabó con toda su carrera.あのディストラックで彼のキャリアは終わった。그 디스곡으로 그의 커리어가 끝장났어.
- She dropped a diss track and everyone knew exactly who it was about. 她发了一首diss曲,所有人都立刻知道说的是谁。Sacó una diss track y todo el mundo supo enseguida de quién hablaba.彼女がディストラックを出したら、誰のことか全員すぐにわかった。그녀가 디스곡을 냈는데 누구 얘긴지 다들 바로 알았어.
- The diss track went viral in under an hour. 那首diss曲不到一小时就爆了。La diss track se hizo viral en menos de una hora.そのディストラックは1時間もしないうちにバズった。그 디스곡은 한 시간도 안 돼서 바이럴됐어.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: hip-hop, feuds, music drama
Tone: aggressive, entertained
✓ Do Say
- That diss track was brutal.那首diss曲太狠了。Ese diss track fue brutal.That diss track was brutal.(あのディストラックは容赦なかった。)그 디스곡 잔인했어.
- Are they going to drop a diss track?他们会出diss曲吗?¿Van a sacar un diss track?Are they going to drop a diss track?(ディストラックを出すのかな?)디스곡을 낼 건가?
✗ Don't Say
- Don't call a song a diss track if it's just vaguely negative — a diss track is directly and intentionally targeting someone不要把一首只是略带消极的歌叫做diss track——diss track是直接且有意地针对某人的No llames diss track a una canción que es solo vagamente negativa — una diss track va dirigida directa e intencionadamente contra alguienなんとなくネガティブな曲をディストラックとは呼ばない——ディストラックは直接的かつ意図的に誰かをターゲットにしたもの그냥 약간 부정적인 노래를 디스 트랙이라고 부르지 않는다 — 디스 트랙은 직접적이고 의도적으로 누군가를 겨냥한 것이다
Origin & History
From hip-hop culture, 'diss' being short for 'disrespect.' Diss tracks have existed since the early days of hip-hop in the 1980s, with rap battles evolving into recorded tracks.
Cultural Context
Era: 1980s hip-hop
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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