Bass Music

Bass Music in hip hop is an umbrella term for an extension of a musical style that originated in the American state of Florida in the mid-1980s as Miami Bass (which has its own brand). It is directly associated with electro-funk music (since the early 1980s) and is known for its use of Roland TR-808 kickdrums, accelerated tempos and often sexually explicit lyrical content. Miami Bass originated in historically black Miami neighborhoods such as Liberty City and Overtown, but also shared influence from nearby Ft. Lauderdale, as well as Tampa Bay and Orlando. Maggotron aka DXJ, Maggozulu 2, Planet Detroit and Bass Master Khan are considered pioneers of the sound, while it was promoted by acts like 2 Live Crew, Jam Pony Express, Gucci Crew II and DJ Magic Mike. Other well-known artists of the genre include 69 Boyz, Truck Stop Boyz and Quad City DJ's. In the mid-1980s, pirate radio was popular in Miami, where DJs hijacked the airwaves and broadcast provocative and sexually explicit bass music from the safety of nearby boats off the coast. This helped the style gain further recognition while adding to its controversial appeal.