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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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AE_110_-_Shaker_Loop_03.wav

percussion shakers

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Go to King Lekan: Afrobeats Unlocked pack

JC_KL_kick_punchy_positions.wav

drums kicks afropop & afrobeats

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JC_KL_100_drums_the_swing.wav

drums grooves afropop & afrobeats

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LEX_UKAD_95_Percussion_Loop_Ayshoo.wav

percussion tops dancehall afropop & afrobeats amapiano

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LEX_UKAD_110_Percussion_Loop_Banga_Vibes.wav

percussion tops dancehall afropop & afrobeats amapiano

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RARE_AP2_Mbalax_oneshot_clang.wav

percussion live sounds afropop & afrobeats

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LEX_UKAD_One_Shot_Rim_Crsytal_Palace.wav

dancehall drums rims afropop & afrobeats amapiano

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RARE_AP5_96_sticks_percussion_loop_play.wav

live sounds percussion sticks afropop & afrobeats

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LEX_UKAD_115_Percussion_Loop_The_Way_You_Move.wav

percussion tops dancehall afropop & afrobeats amapiano

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LEX_UKAD_95_Drum_Loop_Ayshoo.wav

drums grooves dancehall afropop & afrobeats amapiano

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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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