New Jersey sound
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| Jersey club | |
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| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | 1990s – 2000s (decade); Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Typical instruments | |
Jersey club is a breakbeat genre of music. Created in Newark, New Jersey with roots in Baltimore club, Jersey club is a staccato, bass heavy style of hip-hop featuring tempos around 130-140bpm and heavily spliced samples.[2]
Jersey club music originated during the 90’s, specifically in the city of Newark (affectionately nicknamed “Brick City”[3]). It was pioneered by DJ Tameil, DJ Tim Dolla, Mike V and DJ Black Mic of the “Brick Bandits Crew” who were largely influenced by the Baltimore club scene of the 80’s.[4][5] It was later carried on by the likes of new jersey natives known as Dj Sliink, Dj Jayhood, Dj Lilman, Dj Mike Gip, Dj Albyy and many other music producers & disc jockeys around the 2008-2013 new jersey club music era.
Now, the style and its direct derivatives are becoming known on the internet due to music sharing websites and social media such as SoundCloud, Vine, YouTube, & Instagram. Remix Artists & Disc Jockeys such as Dj Taj, Dj Flex, Dj Telly Tellz, Dj Mvntana & Dj Smallz have been pushing a new sound of jersey club music, usually releasing more catchy viral remixes that are heard on social media & local radio stations. Jersey club is becoming popular across the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.[6][7][8]
References
- ^ Shipley, Al (January 19, 2006). "The Best Of Both Worlds". Baltimore City Paper. Retrieved January 19, 2008.
- ^ "Over the past 15 years, Jersey club has become a widespread cultural phenomenon in its home state. But recently, the sound's booming kick drums have gone global. Mike Steyels tells its story". RA: Resident Advisor. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "FiftyOne:FiftyOne: Whats Up With Brick City Club?". Fiftyonefiftyone.com. November 10, 2006. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "DJ Uniique and The Rise of Jersey Club". Thump. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "What Is Jersey Club Music? | Run The Trap". Trap Music Blog - Run The Trap: The Best Hip Hop, EDM & Club. October 13, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
- ^ "Metronome: R3LL". Insomniac. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "DJ 4B Talks Wu-Tang, Jersey Nightlife and not categorising his music". Stony Roads - The quintessential stop for everything Dance Music. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
- ^ "Jersey Club in New Zealand? VICE and BOSE are investigating why with their Seeds and Stems series". Hhhhappy.com. Retrieved October 3, 2016.