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Acid breaks

Acid breaks is a music genre in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of breakbeat and acid. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Acid breaks

Acid breaks is a music genre in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of breakbeat and acid.

From Wikipedia

Breakbeat is a broad type of electronic music that uses drum breaks, often sampled from early recordings of funk, jazz, and R&B. Breakbeats have been used in styles such as Florida breaks, hip-hop, jungle, drum and bass, big beat, breakbeat hardcore, and UK garage styles (including 2-step, breakstep and dubstep).

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What is Acid breaks?

Acid breaks is a music genre in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of breakbeat and acid.

Where and when did Acid breaks originate?

Acid breaks originated in the 1980s.

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