footwork
what it is
Footwork music is a style of music originally from Chicago that features extensive use of drum fills, tom drums, handclaps, and snares. RP Boo is generally attributed as the founder of the genre. Contrary to its sister genre, juke, footwork does not employ a 4/4 kick and instead relies primarily on sub-bass for its low-end.
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level 1 · mainstream
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level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is footwork?
Footwork music is a style of music originally from Chicago that features extensive use of drum fills, tom drums, handclaps, and snares. RP Boo is generally attributed as the founder of the genre. Contrary to its sister genre, juke, footwork does not employ a 4/4 kick and instead relies primarily on sub-bass for its low-end.
What are good footwork albums to start with?
Try Gray Data by Five Star Hotel, Gemini by Machine Girl, ...jook 'til i die by evaboy, and Vapor City by Machinedrum.
Who are some women making footwork?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/footwork/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making footwork, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20