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Footwork, also called juke, footwork/juke or Chicago juke, is a genre of electronic dance music derived from ghetto house with elements of hip hop, first appearing in Chicago in the late 1990s. The music style evolved from the earlier, rapid rhythms of ghetto house , a change pioneered by RP Boo . [4]
- Juke, Footwork/juke, Chicago juke, Project house
- Ghetto house
- Late 1990s–early 2000s, Chicago, United States
Jun 26, 2014 · Footwork tracks are customized to incite footwork dancing. So-called “battle tracks” exemplify the genre because they emphasize drama—war-trumpet-like sounds rile up crowds; halftime rhythms ...
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Jul 1, 2020 · Sonically, footwork is a deliberate shredding of the ‘rules’ of house music, while the movements don’t conform to easy rhythmic patterns. Above all, footwork is about confounding people’s ...
Jul 7, 2020 · Footwork evolved from drops in the early 1970s, as the extended break allowed for more time on the floor "to invent and experiment" . Michael Holman suggests that footwork came from breakers "using their arms and hands to support their bodies in order to free the feet and legs to do gymnastic steps, shuffles and sweeps " .
Apr 12, 2019 · What marks out a footwork record, compared to the rest of the genre? It’s fast paced and off kilter. It’s frenzied but controlled at the same time. It’s layered with drums, claps, strong repetition and can be quite sample heavy. The purest way (in my opinion) is creating a track on a MPC.
Footwork, also called juke, footwork/juke or Chicago juke, is a genre of electronic dance music derived from ghetto house with elements of hip hop, first appearing in Chicago in the late 1990s. The music style evolved from the earlier, rapid rhythms of ghetto house, a change pioneered by RP Boo. It may draw from the rapid rhythms and sub-bass frequencies of drum & bass. Tracks also frequently ...
Mar 18, 2023 · Footwork, a high-energy electronic music genre that emerged in the early 2000s, has taken the world by storm with its hypnotic rhythms and intricate dance moves. Originating in Chicago, footwork has grown from a local phenomenon to a global force, with fans and practitioners spanning the globe. This article delves into the origins, key players ...
