GENRES

‘Ey mon. At Track Masters, we be jammin’ mon. Party to sounds from Jamaica with groups and artists such as Beenie Man, Terror Fabulous, Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton, and Sean Paul. The island vibes of Reggae and Dancehall will definitely make you get loose and dance. ‘Ey, it’s party time mon! Dancehall is a popular genre of Jamaican music that saw initial success in Jamaica during the 1980s. In the 1990s, Dancehall became increasingly popular internationally and during the 2000s, Dancehall experienced worldwide mainstream success. By the 2010s Dancehall began to heavily influence the work of established Western artists and producers. This helped to bring the genre further into the Western music mainstream scene.

This genre is pretty self explanatory. Dance music is meant to well . . . make you dance. These tracks will make you party, dance, and sweat on the dance floor. Although basically most of the music we play is some form of dance music, this category contains tracks that should really have their own section. Some of the groups and artists in this genre include Gloria Estefan, Michael Jackson, Madonna, C+C Music Factory, Technotronic, and K7. 

Miami, Florida is known for palm trees, warm weather, and beautiful beaches. But it's also known for BASS! Miami bass (also known as "Miami booty shake music") is meant for partying, dancing, and shaking your a**. Originating in the Miami and South Florida area, this type of music evolved from rap and electro-funk in the 1980s. Miami is famous for the bass sound. During the late 1980s to mid 1990s, bass music played a major role in putting Miami and it's party scene on the map. Miami bass (pronounced "base", not like the fish) comprises of groups and artists such as the 2 Live Crew, 69 Boyz, Splack Pack, Uncle Al, and Sir Mix-A-Lot. Are you ready for the boom?!!!

Electro-Funk is a form of electronic dance music which emerged alongside hip hop in the early 1980s. Many electro tracks are also considered to be hip hop since their relation (and time period) is so close. Electro music is mainly meant for 'breakdancing'. Groups and artisits in this genre include Newcleus, Planet Patrol, Afrika Bambaataa, Man Parrish, and Cybotron.

In the 1980s, hip hop, freestyle, and electro all 'lived under the same roof' to some extent. In other words, these three genres were closely knit and became intertwined with one another. The three types of music belonged to the same branch of urban music.

Electronic Dance Music (also known as E.D.M.) covers a broad range of subgenres such as drum & bass, techno, electronica, and trance. E.D.M. Groups and artists include the Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim, the Prodigy, the Crystal Method, and Darude. E.D.M. tracks can be totally original or remixes of another group/artist's music. 

 House is another form of Electronic Dance Music. House music usually has a distinctive, constant, beat that thumps throughout the track. House originated in Chicago in the early 1980s. From there, it spread and turned into a worldwide phenomenon. House tracks can be totally original or remixes of another group/artist's music. Some of the groups and artists in this genre include Black Box, Brooklyn Bounce, Santos, Jason Nevins, and Armand Van Helden.

Eurodance (sometimes referred to as Euro-electronica) is a form of electronic dance music that originated in late 1980s central Europe (particularly Germany where rave parties were becoming popular). Eurodance music combines many elements of hip hop, techno, house music, and Euro disco. This genre of music is heavily influenced by the use of rich vocals, sometimes with rapped verses. This, combined with cutting-edge synthesizers, strong bass rhythm and melodic hooks, establishes the core foundation of Eurodance music. Groups and artists include 2 Unlimited, La Bouche, Real McCoy, Culture Beat, Snap!, Corona, Haddaway, Scatman John, and Rednex, 

Reggaetón evolved from Jamaican dancehall music and has been influenced by American hip hop, Latin American music, and Caribbean music. Vocals include rapping and singing, typically in Spanish.  Reggaetón is regarded as one of the most popular music genres in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean (countries including Puerto Rico, Panama, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, and Venezuela). Over the 2010s, the genre has seen increased popularity across Latin America, as well as acceptance within mainstream Western music.

 Balearic Beat (also known as Balearic house or Ibiza house) is an eclectic blend of DJ-led dance music that emerged in the mid-1980s. It later became the name of a more specific style of electronic dance music that was popular into the mid-1990s. Balearic Beat was named for its popularity among European nightclub and beach rave patrons on the Balearic island of Ibiza, a popular tourist destination. Some in the 'dance music and DJ community' may sometimes refer to it as "the sound of Ibiza". Balearic Beat is an excellent choice for DJs when looking for hot music to spin at parties.