Bounce

Bounce music originated in the lively streets of New Orleans in the late 1980s, fuelled by the sort of infectious energy that makes you want to throw a house party even if you live in a studio flat. Characterised by its rapid beats and catchy, often repetitive hooks, it sounds like someone mixed hip hop with an enthusiastic kazoo band, resulting in a dance floor frenzy that's impossible to resist. With its roots in Southern hip hop, bounce has not only influenced mainstream music but also led to dance crazes that make your local club look more like an Olympic gymnastics event.