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Genre
detroit house
Parent Genre: Dance/Electronic

Detroit house music is a subgenre of electronic dance music that originated in the city of Detroit, Michigan. It is characterized by its soulful and funky sound, often incorporating elements of techno and jazz. The genre emerged in the 1980s and gained popularity in the 1990s with the rise of Inner City, Moodymann, and Octave One. Detroit house music is known for its deep basslines, intricate drum patterns, and use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments. It has had a significant influence on the development of house music and electronic dance music as a whole.


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