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To understand hyperpop's roots, we can trace its history back to the mid-2000s. It began with the Nightcore scene, where songs were sped up and pitched higher, often coupled with anime aesthetics. However, by 2014, the term "hyperpop" began circulating, largely influenced by the UK-based PC Music collective led by producer A.G. Cook. This collective's innovative approach to pop challenged traditional norms, combining perky melodies with frenetic digital production—a blueprint for the genre's evolution.