Lowend

Lowend is a special kind of music that began in Milwaukee in the 2020s. It is part of a larger music group called Milwaukee hip-hop, from the Midwestern United States. This music is known for its fast, clapping beats that sound like a metronome, deep bass sounds, and special drum patterns.

Some of the first artists to create Lowend music were Certified Trapper and AyooLii. The genre became more popular when songs like J.P.'s "Juicey Ahhh" and "Bad Bitty" gained attention on TikTok in 2023 and 2024. Music magazines like Pitchfork also started writing about Lowend.

Characteristics

Lowend music has a steady, clapping rhythm that sounds like a metronome. It has strong bass and quick beats. The songs are usually short, often less than two minutes long, and easy to dance to. The words in these songs often talk about parties, dancing, and cars. Lowend draws from other types of hip-hop music like bounce, ratchet, hyphy, and twerk music.

History

Lowend is a type of music that began in Milwaukee in the 2020s. It started with local rappers like Mari Boy Mula Mar and Lakeyah. Artists such as Certified Trapper helped create this style, known for its fast, clapping rhythms and strong beats.

The music became more popular through TikTok in 2023 with J.P.'s song "Juicey Ahhh" and grew with his 2024 hit "Bad Bitty". Other artists, including SteveDaStoner, AyooLii, and women rappers like Myaap, also helped lowend become well-known. Media outlets like Rolling Stone and Pitchfork wrote about the genre, praising its creativity and strong local sound.