Jumpstyle
electronic dance music genre
Jumpstyle is a subgenre of electronic dance music that emerged in Western Europe in the late 1990s, particularly in Belgium and the Netherlands. It is associated with a distinctive dance style commonly referred to as jumpen.
The genre developed within the broader European hard dance scene and became commercially prominent during the mid-2000s. In the 2020s, it experienced a revival through a microgenre known as "Yabujin-core", pioneered by Lithuanian rapper Yabujin.
History
Late 1990s–early 2000s: Origins
Jumpstyle is sometimes described as having roots in Chicago hard house, though it developed its distinct identity in Europe. The style emerged in Belgium around 1997–1998, where artists such as Da Boy Tommy helped popularise the term "jumpstyle". In its early form, the genre remained relatively niche.
During the early 2000s, further stylistic development in Germany and the Netherlands contributed to its growing popularity across Europe.
2006–2008: Commercial peak
Jumpstyle reached a commercial peak between 2006 and 2008. DJs Ruthless and Vorwerk, who produced as Jeckyll & Hyde, released "Frozen Flame" and "Freefall", both of which became hits in the Netherlands.
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