House music originated in Chicago in the early 1980s, pioneered by DJs like Frankie Knuckles and Larry Levan. The genre is characterized by a 4/4 beat, typically between 118-135 BPM, with a prominent kick drum on every beat.
Key Subgenres: - Deep House: Soulful, melodic, and atmospheric (Kerri Chandler, Larry Heard) - Tech House: Combines house with techno elements (Green Velvet, Jamie Jones) - Progressive House: Layered, building tracks (Sasha, John Digweed) - Afro House: African rhythms and percussion (Black Coffee, Keinemusik)
Notable Artists: Disclosure, Duke Dumont, Fisher, Chris Lake, Claude VonStroke