Big Beat

Big beat is a high-energy electronic music genre characterized by its driving rhythms, heavy breakbeats, and often, catchy vocal hooks. Emerging in the mid-1990s, big beat drew from hip-hop, rock, and techno to create a unique sound that was both dancefloor-friendly and radio-accessible. Artists associated with the genre often incorporated distorted synths, fuzz-laden guitars, and sampled vocals, creating a distinctive sonic identity. The genre's popularity peaked in the late 1990s, with its fusion of electronic beats and rock attitude influencing a broader cultural shift towards more energetic and eclectic dance music. Big beat's relationship to other genres, such as trip-hop and electronica, lies in its shared emphasis on rhythmic experimentation, but its emphasis on energetic beats and catchy hooks sets it apart. Overall, big beat's infectious energy and bold sonic experimentation made it a defining sound of the 1990s electronic music landscape.

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We Can't Walk Away (feat. NATURE)
Single - Released April 22, 2025
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