Abstract Beats

Abstract beats is a genre characterized by its experimental and atmospheric soundscapes, often featuring unconventional rhythms, intricate drum patterns, and lush, ambient textures. Emerging in the 2010s, this style drew from hip-hop, electronic, and jazz traditions, with artists incorporating elements of found sounds, tape loops, and vinyl crackle. Abstract beats flourished in the underground music scene, particularly among fans of instrumental hip-hop and chillout electronica. The genre's significance lies in its ability to evoke emotional depth and introspection, often eschewing traditional song structures for immersive, cinematic experiences. Notable for its use of jazz-inspired chord progressions, nuanced sampling, and judicious application of reverb and delay effects, abstract beats distinguishes itself from similar genres like chillwave and trip-hop through its emphasis on sonic abstraction and rhythmic complexity.

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Decided to Riff
Single - Released June 23, 2025
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