eurobeat
what it is
Eurobeat is an EDM genre originating in Europe in the mid-to-late 1980s that has its roots in Hi-NRG and Italo-Disco. It's characterized by its speed with a BPM of around 150 to 160, a four-on-the-floor rhythm (though earlier examples were much slower), and energetic synth riffs that follow the song's chorus, sometimes referred to as a "sabi". Modern eurobeat developed in the 1990s, becoming popular in Japan and giving rise to the "para para" dance style.
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What is eurobeat?
Eurobeat is an EDM genre originating in Europe in the mid-to-late 1980s that has its roots in Hi-NRG and Italo-Disco. It's characterized by its speed with a BPM of around 150 to 160, a four-on-the-floor rhythm (though earlier examples were much slower), and energetic synth riffs that follow the song's chorus, sometimes referred to as a "sabi". Modern eurobeat developed in the 1990s, becoming popular in Japan and giving rise to the "para para" dance style.
What are good eurobeat albums to start with?
Try SUPER EUROBEAT presents ayu-ro mix 2 by 浜崎あゆみ, SUPER EUROBEAT presents INITIAL D 〜D SELECTION 2〜 by Various Artists, HARDCORE HEAVEN by Alice Gas, and 頭文字D Final Best Collection by m.o.v.e.
Who are some women making eurobeat?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/eurobeat/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making eurobeat, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20