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Progressive breaks

Progressive breaks is a music genre in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of breakbeat and progressive electronic dance music. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Progressive breaks

Progressive breaks is a music genre in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of breakbeat and progressive electronic dance music.

From Wikipedia

Breakbeat is a broad type of electronic music that uses drum breaks, often sampled from early recordings of funk, jazz, and R&B. Breakbeats have been used in styles such as Florida breaks, hip-hop, jungle, drum and bass, big beat, breakbeat hardcore, and UK garage styles (including 2-step, breakstep and dubstep).

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What is Progressive breaks?

Progressive breaks is a music genre in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of breakbeat and progressive electronic dance music.

Where and when did Progressive breaks originate?

Progressive breaks originated in the 1990s.

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