About Happy hardcore
Happy hardcore is a music genre that emerged in Netherlands, United Kingdom and Germany in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore.
Among the best-known names in the style are Joost Klein.
Happy hardcore has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as UK hardcore and Bouncy techno.
From Wikipedia
Happy hardcore, also known as 4-beat, is a subgenre of hardcore dance music. It emerged both from the UK breakbeat hardcore rave scene, and Belgian, German and Dutch hardcore techno scenes in the early 1990s.
Although having some similarities, happy hardcore differs from gabber in that happy hardcore tends to have breakbeats running alongside the 4/4 kick drum.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Happy hardcore.
Key artists
- Joost Klein
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Happy hardcore?
Happy hardcore is a music genre that emerged in Netherlands, United Kingdom and Germany in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of hardcore.
Where and when did Happy hardcore originate?
Happy hardcore originated in Netherlands, United Kingdom and Germany in the 1990s.
Who are famous Happy hardcore artists?
Joost Klein.