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Broken beat

Broken beat is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of electronica and electronic dance music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Broken beat

Broken beat is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of electronica and electronic dance music.

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Broken beat (sometimes referred to as "bruk") is an electronic dance music genre that emerged in the late 1990s and is characterized by syncopated beats and frenetic, choppy rhythms, often alongside female vocals and elements inspired by 1970s jazz-funk. It has been heavily influenced by styles such as house, drum and bass, hip hop, techno, acid jazz, and R&B. The eclectic style generally avoided rigid four-on-the-floor rhythms and could make use of samplers, analogue synths, and live instrumentation.

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What is Broken beat?

Broken beat is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of electronica and electronic dance music.

Where and when did Broken beat originate?

Broken beat originated in United Kingdom in the 1990s.

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