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Afrobeat combines elements of West African music with American funk and jazz influences. It focuses on chanted vocals, complex intersecting rhythms, a...

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Go to Afro Magic & Hitmakers 2 pack

AU_AMH2_95_electric_guitar_loop_snap_backs_Fmin.wav

percussion snaps guitar electric guitar afropop & afrobeats

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AU_AMH2_95_electric_guitar_loop_straight_up_Dmin.wav

guitar electric guitar afropop & afrobeats

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AU_AMH2_100_electric_guitar_loop_levels_up_Emin.wav

guitar electric guitar afropop & afrobeats

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JC_KL_104_drums_high_life.wav

drums grooves afropop & afrobeats

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JC_KL_104_electric_guitar_high_life_dancing_C#maj.wav

guitar electric guitar afropop & afrobeats

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JC_KL_104_bass_synth_high_life_C#maj.wav

synth bass afropop & afrobeats

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JC_KL_104_electric_guitar_high_life_chill_C#maj.wav

guitar electric guitar afropop & afrobeats

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JC_KL_104_talking_drum_high_life.wav

percussion talking drum afropop & afrobeats

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FL_MVA_I_Hate_It_Vocal_Loop_Male_Main_Human_Wet_88_G#min.wav

vocals male wet phrases afropop & afrobeats

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AE_114_-_Am_-_Organ_Loop.wav

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About Afrobeat

Influenced by

Jazz African Funk

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Afropop & Afrobeats

Origin: Lagos
Date: 1965
BPM Range: 110 - 140

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