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Hardbass

Hardbass is a music genre that emerged in Russia in the 2000s. It is usually classed as a form of pumping house. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Hardbass

Hardbass is a music genre that emerged in Russia in the 2000s. It is usually classed as a form of pumping house.

From Wikipedia

Hardbass or hard bass (Russian: хардбас(с), romanized: khardbas(s), IPA: [xɐrdˈbas]) is a subgenre of pumping house that originated in Saint Petersburg, Russia during the late 1990s, drawing inspiration from bouncy techno, hardstyle, as well as local Russian influences. Hardbass is characterized by its fast tempo (usually 150–175 BPM), distinctive basslines (commonly known as "donks"), distorted sounds, heavy kicks and occasional chants or rapping. In several European countries, so-called "hardbass scenes" have sprung up, which are events related to the genre that involve multiple people dancing in public while masked, sometimes with moshing involved.

Genre family tree

Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Hardbass.

  • ↑ pumping house

Frequently asked questions

What is Hardbass?

Hardbass is a music genre that emerged in Russia in the 2000s. It is usually classed as a form of pumping house.

Where and when did Hardbass originate?

Hardbass originated in Russia in the 2000s.

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