Breaks is a genre of electronic music that emerged in the early 1990s. It is characterized by a heavy emphasis on breakbeats, which are drum patterns that are chopped up and looped. It is often associated with funk, hip-hop, and acid jazz. It is also known for its use of samples from other genres, such as funk, soul, and jazz. Breaks is often used as a foundation for other genres, such as drum and bass, dubstep, and electro.
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