About Hi-NRG
Hi-NRG is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of electro-disco.
Among the best-known names in the style are Boney M., Kim Wilde, Samantha Fox, Divine, Sabrina Salerno and Kumi Koda.
From Wikipedia
Hi-NRG is a genre of uptempo disco or electronic dance music that originated during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
As a music genre, typified by its fast tempo, staccato hi-hat rhythms (and the four-on-the-floor pattern), reverberated "intense" vocals and "pulsating" octave basslines, it was particularly influential on the disco scene.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Hi-NRG.
Key artists
- Boney M.
- Kim Wilde
- Samantha Fox
- Divine
- Sabrina Salerno
- Kumi Koda
- Frankie Goes to Hollywood
- Jimmy Somerville
- Pete Burns
- Bronski Beat
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Hi-NRG?
Hi-NRG is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of electro-disco.
Where and when did Hi-NRG originate?
Hi-NRG originated in United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s.
Who are famous Hi-NRG artists?
Boney M., Kim Wilde, Samantha Fox, Divine, Sabrina Salerno and Kumi Koda.