Dubstep
Dubstep is a genre of electronic music with its own unique characteristics and history.
Typical BPM
135-145
Mood
Dark
Era
2000s
Rhythm
Syncopated, often featuring a two-step rhythm with emphasis on the off-beats and heavy use of sub-bass.
About
Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in South London in the late 1990s. It is characterized by sparse, syncopated rhythmic patterns with prominent sub-bass frequencies.
History
Dubstep emerged from the UK garage scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Producers experimented with darker, more experimental sounds, slowing down the tempo and emphasizing the bass. Key figures in its development include artists like Skream, Benga, and Digital Mystikz. The genre gained wider popularity in the mid-2000s and experienced a surge in mainstream attention in the late 2000s and early 2010s.