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About Electro
Electro is a music genre in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic dance music.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Basshunter, Christina Aguilera, Jamala, Nikolai Noskov, Kraftwerk and Herbie Hancock.
From Wikipedia
Electro (also known as electro-funk, and sometimes referred to as electro-pop) is a genre of electronic dance music that emerged in the early 1980s. It is defined by the prominent use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine, and draws direct influence from early hip-hop and funk music.
Electro music is typically characterized by synthetic beats, robotic textures, and minimal or electronically processed vocals—often delivered through vocoders or talkboxes. Unlike its boogie predecessor, which emphasized vocal elements, electro focused more on rhythm and machine-generated sound.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Electro.
Key artists
- Basshunter
- Christina Aguilera
- Jamala
- Nikolai Noskov
- Kraftwerk
- Herbie Hancock
- Emily Osment
- Swedish House Mafia
- Franco Battiato
- Afrika Bambaataa
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Electro?
Electro is a music genre in the 1980s. It is usually classed as a form of electronic dance music.
Where and when did Electro originate?
Electro originated in the 1980s.
Who are famous Electro artists?
Basshunter, Christina Aguilera, Jamala, Nikolai Noskov, Kraftwerk and Herbie Hancock.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q217597 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Electro (music) – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Electro (Sketch) (ISRC USUAN1100390) by Electro (Sketch) Kevin MacLeod – CC BY 3.0