Breakbeat is yet another music genre that spread from America, took on a dose of European ingenuity, and then led a life of its own to become one of the biggest beats of the dance world. This is how ...

A genre, a technique and a way of life: from ’70s New York roots to today, breakbeats have shaped music culture When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

For various reasons (including the increased vigilance of publishing companies, and changes in musical fashion) sampled drum loops, commonly known as breakbeats, aren't as ubiquitous in mainstream hip ...