EuroDance Music For Relax

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Eurodance (sometimes referred to as Euro-NRG, Euro-electronica or Euro) is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1980s in Europe. It combines many elements of hip hop, techno,[3] Hi-NRG,[1] house music,[1] and Euro disco.[2] This genre of music is heavily influenced by the use of rich vocals, sometimes with rapped verses. This, combined with cutting-edge synthesizers, strong bass rhythm and melodic hooks, establishes the core foundation of Eurodance music.[2]

Most Eurodance is characterized by synthesizer riffs, one or more vocals with simple chorus, one or more rap parts, sampling and a drum machine clap beat.[2][69] Sometimes non-rap vocals are used.[69]

Eurodance often carries a positive, upbeat attitude; the lyrics usually involve issues of love and peace, dancing and partying, or expressing and overcoming difficult emotions. The early to mid-1990s Eurodance vocals were frequently done by a solo vocalist or a mixed rapper-vocalist duet like the male-female duets 2 Unlimited, Captain Hollywood Project, Captain Jack, Pharao, Mr. President, La Bouche, Cappella, Maxx, Masterboy, Culture Beat and Magic Affair.[69][70]

Many groups used variations of the rapper-vocalist theme, such as a German rapper with American singers (Real McCoy), or the use of reggae rap as in Ice MC and Fun Factory, or combination of rapper and reggae vocalist like in the Life in the Streets album, or scat singing as in Scatman John.[69] Solo singing artists such as Alexia, Dr. Alban, Haddaway, Corona, Playahitty, Whigfield, Double You, and DJ BoBo also contributed to the genre. Some acts like the Swedish dance-pop originated group Ace of Base use more pop vocals rather than rap/soul vocals along with Eurodance sound.[71][72] Pop vocals were particularly popular in the late 1990s Eurodance productions. The Swedish group Rednex also introduced American country music elements into the sound.[73]

Eurodance lyrics are almost always sung in English, regardless of the artist's nationalities.[69] However, there are cases like in the Belgian group's Paradisio where Spanish lyrics are used along with latin music elements.[74][75]

Almost all Eurodance emphasizes percussion and rhythm. The tempo is typically around 140 beats per minute, but may vary from 110 to 150.[69][76]

Most Eurodance is very melody-driven. Unlike most pop music, which is usually written in major keys,[citation needed] most Eurodance songs are in minor keys, similarly to techno. This, along with positive lyrics, helps contribute to the overall powerful and emotional sound of Eurodance.[2] Besides the contribution of the female or male vocals, there is often a noticeable use of rapid synthesizer arpeggios.[2]