Category:Booty

Booty (or Booty Bass) is a high-energy, bass-driven style of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is heavily influenced by Miami bass, ghetto house, and electro, with an emphasis on fast-paced beats, call-and-response vocals, and explicit lyrics. Booty music is closely associated with party culture, dance battles, and club environments.

Characteristics

• Fast, syncopated beats, typically in the 130-150 BPM range.
• Heavy basslines and 808 drum programming, inspired by Miami bass and electro.
• Call-and-response vocals, often featuring playful or provocative lyrics.
• Minimalistic but high-energy arrangements, designed for dancefloor impact.
• Connection to regional scenes, including Miami bass, Detroit ghettotech, and Chicago juke.

Artists and Labels

Booty music has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• Pandisc Records
• Databass Records
• Dance Mania

Notable artists in the genre include:

• DJ Assault
• DJ Funk
• 2 Live Crew
• Disco D
• DJ Godfather
• Kia Shine