Frogtoon Music - Genre information for Nu-Skool-Breaks
Nu Skool Breaks Often Abbreviated To Nuskool Or Breaks Is A Term Used To Describe A Genre Of Electronic Music That Emerged In The UK In The Mid-1990s Usually Characterized By The Use Of Break Beat Samples Combined With Elements From Various Other Genres Including Techno Electro Drum And Bass House Funk And Hip-Hop At A Speed Of Approximately 125-140bpm. The Term ‘Nu Skool Breaks’ Is Credited To Rennie Pilgrem Who Used It To Describe The Sound Played At Friction A Club Night He Started In 1996 With Adam Freeland Tayo And Promoter Ian Williams. Rennie Pilgrem Has Stated That The Name Was Designed To Differentiate The Sound From Big-Beat. Together With Danny McMillan Rennie Pilgrem Compiled The Mix ‘Nu Skool Breakz’ Which Was Recorded Live At Friction And Released On Kickin Records In 1998 Further Cementing The Tag. Over The Years The Genre Has Simply Been Shortened To ‘breaks’. The Origin Of The Sound Is More Difficult To Pinpoint. Influences Appear To Include Hardcore Breakbeat Drum & Bass Hip-Hop And Electro But Over The Years Many Different Genres Have Been Assimilated Into The Nu Skool Breaks Sound As Producers Look To Other Styles For Fresh Sounds Or Cross Over To The Scene From Other Genres. This Has Resulted In The Genre Being Very Diverse. Nu-Skool-Breaks Every artist, every band, and every song you can imagine, from the newest to the oldest, are easily accessible through Frogtoon Music. Get ready to indulge yourself and allow the music to enrich your soul, ignite your passion, awaken your emotions, and bring back some beautiful memories. The following is a directory of top artists and bands from Nu Skool Breaks: As you visit their pages, you will be presented with a list of popular videos, top tracks, recommended mixes, and music from all the albums they released. In addition, within each page, you can access and discover music from similar artists and bands.