PaRappa the Rapper is a rhythm-based video game that was originally released for the PlayStation in 1996 and later remastered for the PSP in 2007. Players control the character PaRappa, a paper-thin rapping dog, as he progresses through stages by hitting button prompts in time with the rhythm. The game is known for its catchy music, unique graphic style, and whimsical storyline as PaRappa learns to believe in himself through the power of rap. Its genre mixes music, rhythm, and hip hop culture, pioneering the rhythm game genre.