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New Orleans Bounce is a high-energy subgenre of hip hop that originated in New Orleans in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Find upcoming New Orleans Bounce events in Los Angeles below.
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A danceable, high-energy sound.
New Orleans Bounce is a high-energy subgenre of hip hop that originated in New Orleans in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is characterized by its distinctive, often repetitive, syncopated rhythms, heavily relying on sampled drum machine beats, most notably the "Triggerman" beat from the Roland TR-808. Vocals are typically raw, featuring call-and-response chants, often with explicit or party-oriented lyrics, creating an infectious, celebratory, and raw atmosphere. This genre is deeply rooted in the city's unique musical traditions, blending elements of brass band music and Mardi Gras Indian chants with electronic production.
Also known as: Bounce music