Broken Beat

Broken beat is an eclectic and musically sophisticated genre that emerged from the London underground in the late '90s, characterized by its asymmetrical, syncopated rhythm patterns that diverge from conventional 4/4 time signatures. It's an amalgam that ingeniously fuses elements of jazz, funk, and soul with futuristic electronic music, dipping into house, Afrobeat, and Latin influences. Anchored by heavy, shuffling basslines and crisp, intricate drum programming, broken beat creates a kinetic, off-kilter groove that invites both contemplative listening and dynamic dancefloors. Producers like Kaidi Tatham and Mark de Clive-Lowe, as well as groups like Kyoto Jazz Massive, are noted for their virtuosic musicianship, seamlessly integrating live instrumentation with electronic production to generate a sound that is both cutting-edge and nostalgically reverent to its roots.

Latest Broken Beat Release
undefined album image
GOLDEN HANDCUFFS
Single - Released April 30, 2025
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Omar
RaFa Sessions
Amp Fiddler
Kamaal Williams
Nuyorican Soul
4hero
Top Playlists
Rick and Morty 's DeLorean Sunset 1 Broken Beat artist
The Sound of Boston Electronic 1 Broken Beat artist
PressPLAY OK: New Music Friday 1 Broken Beat artist
The Sound of Scratch 1 Broken Beat artist
The Sound of Chimurenga 1 Broken Beat artist
trip hop lounge 1 Broken Beat artist

RecentMusic users are tracking 38 Broken Beat artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 842 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Broken Beat artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. April 30, 2025
  2. April 16
  3. April 11
  4. April 2
  5. March 28
  6. March 21
  7. March 21
  8. March 19
  9. March 7
  10. March 5
  11. February 27
  12. February 19
  13. February 17
  14. February 7
  15. February 5
  16. February 5
  17. February 5
  18. February 3
  19. January 17
  20. January 16
  21. January 14
  22. December 20, 2024
  23. December 6
  24. December 4
  25. November 29
  26. November 29
  27. November 27
  28. November 26
  29. November 19
  30. November 15
  31. November 15
  32. November 8
  33. October 25
  34. October 25
  35. October 18
  36. October 18
  37. October 7
  38. October 7
  39. October 1
  40. September 27