Boom bap is a subgenre and music production style within hip hop that was particularly prominent in East Coast hip hop during the golden age of hip hop, spanning from the late 1980s to the early 1990s.
The term "boom bap" is derived from an onomatopoeic representation of the typical drum sounds used in this style: the "boom" refers to the bass (kick) drum and the "bap" to the snare drum. The production style is characterized by a main drum loop that often features a hard-hitting
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Boom bap is a subgenre and music production style within hip hop that was particularly prominent in East Coast hip hop during the golden age of hip hop, spanning from the late 1980s to the early 1990s.
The term "boom bap" is derived from an onomatopoeic representation of the typical drum sounds used in this style: the "boom" refers to the bass (kick) drum and the "bap" to the snare drum. The production style is characterized by a main drum loop that often features a hard-hitting, acoustic bass drum sample on the downbeats and a sharp, acoustic snare drum sample on the upbeats. The overall mix typically emphasizes the drum loop, particularly the interplay between the kick and snare drums, creating a punchy and rhythmically driving sound.
Notable producers associated with boom bap include DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Buckwild, and Diamond D. Artists who have prominently incorporated boom bap into their music include Gang Starr, KRS-One, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan, MF DOOM, Mobb Deep, Craig Mack, R.A. the Rugged Man, Big L, Boot Camp Clik, Griselda, Jay-Z, Common, Yasiin Bey, Nas, and The Notorious B.I.G.
