About Hardstep
Hardstep is a music genre that emerged in Austria in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of drum and bass.
From Wikipedia
Hardstep is a subgenre of drum and bass which emerged in the mid-1990s. It is characterized by a gritty production style that consists of an inner-city feel. The breaks are less choppy than oldschool jungle, and have faster and harder simple electronic melodies. One characteristic is an accentuated, and yet sparse percussive beat.
The genre found favor with junglists, and though it has been overtaken in popularity by techstep, the fans of the style still remain. Early hardstep artists include DJ Hype, DJ Ellis Dee, Grooverider, Phantasy, Jumping Jack Frost and DJ Zinc.
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What is Hardstep?
Hardstep is a music genre that emerged in Austria in the 1990s. It is usually classed as a form of drum and bass.
Where and when did Hardstep originate?
Hardstep originated in Austria in the 1990s.