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About Breakbeat
Breakbeat is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic dance music.
Well-known performers associated with it include Keith Flint, Afrika Bambaataa, Parov Stelar, Grandmaster Flash, Bomfunk MC's and BT.
Breakbeat has given rise to 8 subgenres on this site, such as Big beat, Breakbeat hardcore, Nu skool breaks and Baltimore club.
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).
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Breakbeat.
Key artists
- Keith Flint
- Afrika Bambaataa
- Parov Stelar
- Grandmaster Flash
- Bomfunk MC's
- BT
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Breakbeat?
Breakbeat is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic dance music.
Where and when did Breakbeat originate?
Breakbeat originated in United Kingdom in the 1980s.
Who are famous Breakbeat artists?
Keith Flint, Afrika Bambaataa, Parov Stelar, Grandmaster Flash, Bomfunk MC's and BT.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q663519 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Breakbeat – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Lars Luthman - Full moon by Lars Luthman – CC BY-SA 1.0
- Breakbeat something (Antti Luode) by Antti Luode – CC BY 3.0