miami bass
what it is
Miami Bass is a type of Hip-hop music originating in Miami, Florida and became popular around the late 80s and early 90s. The use of the Roland TR-808 sustained kick drum, raised dance tempos, and occasional sexually explicit lyrical content differentiate it from other hip-hop sub-genres. 2 Live Crew are credited with popularizing the genre though Miami Bass has never found consistent mainstream acceptance.
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level 5 · all the way
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questions
What is miami bass?
Miami Bass is a type of Hip-hop music originating in Miami, Florida and became popular around the late 80s and early 90s. The use of the Roland TR-808 sustained kick drum, raised dance tempos, and occasional sexually explicit lyrical content differentiate it from other hip-hop sub-genres. 2 Live Crew are credited with popularizing the genre though Miami Bass has never found consistent mainstream acceptance.
What are good miami bass albums to start with?
Try Barely Legal by Ayesha Erotica, The Girlfriend Experience by Chase Icon, Superlove by Tinashe, and Somethin' 'Bout Kreay by Kreayshawn.
Who are some women making miami bass?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/miami-bass/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making miami bass, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21