Lowend

Lowend is a special kind of music that started in Milwaukee in the 2020s. It is a part of a bigger group of music called Milwaukee hip-hop, which itself is from the Midwestern part of the United States. This type of music is known for its fast, clapping beats that sound like a metronome, deep bass sounds, and special drum patterns called snares.

Some of the first artists to create Lowend music were Certified Trapper and AyooLii. The genre became more well-known around the country when a song by J.P. called "Juicey Ahhh" and another song called "Bad Bitty" became very popular on TikTok in 2023 and 2024. Because of this, magazines that talk about music, like Pitchfork, started writing about Lowend too.

Characteristics

Lowend music has a steady, clapping rhythm that sounds like a metronome, with strong bass and quick beats. The songs are usually short, often less than two minutes long, and easy to dance to. The words in these songs often talk about parties, dancing, and cars. Lowend draws from other types of hip-hop music like bounce, ratchet, hyphy, and twerk music.

History

Lowend is a type of music that started in Milwaukee in the 2020s. It grew from the local success of Milwaukee rappers like Mari Boy Mula Mar and Lakeyah. The genre was pioneered by artists such as Certified Trapper and became known for its fast, clapping rhythms and strong beats.

The music gained wider popularity through TikTok in 2023 with J.P.'s song "Juicey Ahhh" and continued to grow with his 2024 hit "Bad Bitty". Other artists like SteveDaStoner, AyooLii, and women rappers such as Myaap also helped make lowend popular. Media outlets like Rolling Stone and Pitchfork began writing about the genre, noting its creativity and strong local sound.