FAQ About Evolution of Modern Dance Music Subgenres

Dubstep originated in the late 1990s in South London, emerging from the UK's garage music scene. Early dubstep tracks were characterized by dark, post-2-step garage rhythms, reverberating basslines, and a minimalistic aesthetic. The genre gained more exposure in the early 2000s through clubs such as Forward>> and pirate radio stations, which championed the emerging sound. Artists like Skream, Benga, and Digital Mystikz were instrumental in shaping dubstep's distinctive sound, which later achieved mainstream success, especially with the influence of producers like Skrillex who introduced a broader audience to the genre.