Category:Halftime

Halftime is a bass music genre that blends elements of drum and bass, hip-hop, and dubstep, while operating at a slower tempo, typically around 85-100 BPM (or perceived as half-time of the typical 170-200 BPM of drum and bass). It is characterized by deep sub-bass, spacious beats, and a minimal, head-nodding groove that draws influence from trap, footwork, and jungle.

• Heavy basslines similar to dubstep and drum and bass.
• Sparse yet hard-hitting drum patterns, often emphasizing kicks and snares with a "boom-bap" feel.
• Glitchy, atmospheric sound design, frequently incorporating experimental textures and effects.
• Syncopated rhythms and rolling sub-bass, creating a hypnotic groove.
• Influences from hip-hop and trap, leading to a deep, head-nodding energy.

Halftime is closely associated with labels such as:

• 20/20 LDN (founded by Ivy Lab)
• Critical Music
• MethLab Recordings

Notable artists in the genre include:

• Ivy Lab
• Alix Perez
• Shades (Eprom & Alix Perez)
• Sam Binga