Bassline (music genre)

Bassline (sometimes referred to as bassline house or 4x4) is a music genre closely related to UK garage that originated in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands in the early 2000s. Stylistically it comprises a four-to-the-floor rhythm normally at around 135–142 beats per minute and a strong emphasis on bass, similar to that of its precursor speed garage, with chopped up vocal samples and a pop music aesthetic.

Bassline
Stylistic origins
Cultural originsEarly 2000's, Sheffield and Birmingham, UK
Typical instruments
  • Turntables
  • drum machines
  • sequencer
  • synthesizer
  • samplers
  • personal computer
Other topics

Particularly in the scene's early days, the most prominent bassline club was Sheffield's Niche Nightclub, which became the centre of controversy due to a police raid which resulted in the club's closure in 2005.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.