Streams of chill, endless hip-hop beats set to visuals of animated characters have taken over YouTube, beloved by millions of users who listen to these videos while working or trying to fall asleep.

Lo-fi videos and playlists have been a fixture for YouTube users who seek long-form, atmospheric music recommendations. Featured Video These playlists, single-hours-long videos with multiple tracks, ...

Lo-fi videos are calming, looped visuals paired with mellow beats. Often featuring cozy scenes or friendly, animated characters, they’re designed to run in the background as ambient music for focus, ...