Dancers require a thorough knowledge of rhythm. This involves understanding what a beat is and counting sets of 8.
Some music has an easily discernible beat that you can easily hear; this is often seen in waltzes and other ternary rhythms with three beats per bar.
Jump-Up DnB
Purists often disparage jump-up d’n’b as an uninspiring subgenre of jungle music. Twenty years ago, its sugary sound seemed overtly juvenile in comparison to classic jungle or “intelligent” d’n’b; but its rise has since seen jump-up movement reclaim the genre in the form of DJ Hype and Micky Finn’s Anthem Factory Urban Takeover crafting massive tracks for some of its leading figures such as DJ Hype. There’s no denying the modern jump-up sound still packs some serious power!
Younger generations are pushing jump-up into uncharted territory. Rising stars like K Motionz are already creating rave anthems that resonate with a whole new generation of clubbers and fans, showing maturity and sophistication never seen in jump-up before.
This year’s jump-up d’n’b is also evolving, with acts like Manchester duo Bou and Dutta mixing jump-up dynamics with the relaxed roller grooves popular on UKF charts in 2018. This unique style has proven itself as resilient as ever!
No matter whether your goal is to craft jump-up d’n’b hits from scratch or simply add some flavor, this pack provides everything necessary. From huge synth riffs that stab and pulse with catchy melodies to twisted modulation effects and deep thunderous drum loops for adding dancefloor intensity, everything needed here lies within.
This pack is packed with full bass loops that are ready to be chopped, screwed and looped to create your own vibrant DnB beats. We have even included specially treated drum one shots to add extra punch and reverberation for maximum crowd-pushing action – grab your 5-panel hats, strap on shotters bags and buckle up; this is serious dancefloor ammunition!
Hard Trance
Hard trance is an electronic dance music genre featuring pulsing beats and synthesizers, drawing influence from other styles like techno and hardstyle. It often finds its home at high-energy club nights and festivals. Hard trance often features soaring synth leads and complex drum patterns; song structures often include breakdowns and buildups; its typical BPM range falls within 120-140; however psytrance and hard trance may occasionally go beyond this threshold.
Hard trance first made its debut in Europe (Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands) during the early 1990s as breakbeat hardcore production began to fragment into distinct subgenres. Characterized by strong kicks, full bass, open hats and plenty of reverberation on the main beat; its popularity peaked during 1993-1997 during huge raves featuring thousands of attendees; this style eventually achieved commercial status and came to be known as maximaal (Maximaal in Dutch).
After hard trance’s rise and subsequent decline in the early 2000s, progressive trance gained in popularity. More user-friendly than harder styles of trance due to longer builds and less aggressive breakdowns, progressive trance included melodic elements more prevalent in hard trance as well as being influenced by other electronic dance music genres like new beat, happy hardcore, and jungle music. Today it remains the dominant form of trance.
At the tail-end of the 1990s, an exciting new genre of hard trance emerged: Euphoric Trance. This style was slower than progressive trance, and inspired by car accidents arising after people left raves held in unsafe areas; Emotional trance had more melodic sounds often featuring string instruments as accompaniment.
Tech trance is another popular subgenre of trance music. This style draws from elements of progressive and hard trance with heavy synthesizer use and complicated electronic rhythms. Tech trance features more delay/distortion effects than its predecessor and occasionally incorporates melodic elements or vocals, but mostly relies on beat. Like progressive trance, tech trance tends to be more user-friendly than more difficult forms of trance, making it suitable for club settings around the country.
Detroit Techno
Detroit Techno is one of the most influential genres of dance music beats. First created in Detroit during the late 1970s and early 1980s by a group of young African American artists using drum machines, futurist ideals and Kraftwerk music as inspiration to produce a unique sound combining elements of funk, soul and sci-fi themes – this sound would ultimately become known as techno as we know it today – serving as its foundation from which many other subgenres such as acid house and house music have since emerged.
Detroit techno first found its roots in Belleville, a Detroit suburb where three high school friends, Juan Atkins, Derrick May, and Kevin Saunderson formed a band known as The Belleville Three. Drawing its name from their street of residence in this oppressively suburban environment where the three first started experimenting with electronic music; inspired by Kraftwerk’s futuristic sounds and local funk/soul sounds from Detroit, Michigan.
Detroit techno is distinguished by a futuristic yet upbeat sound, featuring deep basslines, driving beats and varying tempos, often using synthesizers or keyboards for special sounds that create distinct atmospheres. As it blends old with new styles it stands out among dance music beats.
In the 1990s, several members of Belleville Three went on to form a band known as Underground Resistance. This political collective advocated for social justice and equality as well as free expression through music. Their music was heavily influenced by political climate at that time; their sound being both upbeat and danceable while maintaining an eerie melancholy quality that kept listeners on edge.
Underground Resistance’s original members have since gone on to pursue successful solo production and DJ careers as solo producers or DJs, such as Jeff Mills who is famed for his groundbreaking use of cutting-edge technology during performances and has created many critically acclaimed albums. Additionally, there is the Detroit Techno Militia who are committed to upholding and celebrating Detroit techno’s legacy, hosting events and workshops dedicated to teaching youth about its history while also supporting current Detroit-based techno artists.
Moombahton
Moombahton music fuses house and reggaeton influences, and was pioneered in 2009 by DJ Dave Nada for a high school party he was DJing at. When his audience responded positively to this blend of house and reggaeton tracks at 108 BPM, Dave realized its groove potential – thus becoming its creator. Since then, its popularity has steadily grown to encompass different musical influences.
Moombahton has quickly become one of the most beloved dance music styles despite its short lifespan, due to its slow tempo and reggaeton rhythms, heavy bass line, and hypnotic drum patterns. Furthermore, moombahton serves as a platform for new artists to gain exposure while being extremely flexible enough to incorporate with other genres to produce new sounds.
Moombahton has evolved into multiple subgenres, such as moombahcore and moombahsoul. The former blends elements from dubstep into moombahton while soul and lofi add chillier elements into this genre. Both styles are immensely popular among younger music enthusiasts looking for danceable beats.
Moombahton music production can be an intricate endeavor that draws from different elements. To craft a strong track, one must understand its structure as well as how to combine various styles into a coherent whole. For those unfamiliar with how this should work, online tutorials provide great resources that can teach basic elements of moombahton composition.
Moombahton began in 2009 when DJ Dave Nada was performing at a high school skip party. Fearing being overwhelmed by students, he decided to play slower dance music – slowing an upbeat Dutch house track down to 108 BPM – which produced amazing reactions from the audience. Later he started creating his own variations of it and sharing them on SoundCloud.
Over time, moombahton has evolved and gained widespread appeal both underground and mainstream dance scenes. Its success has inspired numerous artists – such as Dillon Francis, Munchi and Bro Safari – to produce their own tracks, helping define this genre with unique identities that give it life and distinction.