Hardcore Breaks

Hardcore breaks is a dynamic and energetic genre of electronic dance music that marries the rapid breakbeats of old-school hardcore with the lush synthesizer melodies, deep basslines, and sampling techniques found in breakbeat. Originating in the early '90s, it serves as a bridge between the rave culture's euphoric heights and the intricate rhythms of jungle and drum and bass that followed. Artists like Acen and SL2 were pivotal in defining the sound, crafting tracks that combine the frenetic energy of rave with more complex rhythmic structures, often incorporating elements of reggae, hip hop, and techno. The genre is characterized by its fast tempo, typically around 130 to 150 BPM, and a nostalgic nod to the rave soundscapes of the past, updated with a fresher, more breakbeat-oriented approach. It remains beloved for its ability to evoke the raw, uninhibited spirit of early '90s rave culture while pushing the boundaries of electronic music production.

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Acen
Alk-E-D
Altern 8
Bay B Kane
Billy Daniel Bunter
Brisk
D'Cruze
DJ Ham
DJ Seduction
DJ Ss
Future Primitive
Krome and Time
Manix
RatPack
Run Tings
SL2
Slipmatt
The Criminal Minds
rhythm section
DJ Ss
SL2
Brisk
RatPack
Altern 8
Manix
Slipmatt
DJ Seduction
Acen
D'Cruze
The Criminal Minds
Billy Daniel Bunter
rhythm section
Bay B Kane
Future Primitive
DJ Ham
Run Tings
Krome and Time
Alk-E-D