Collection: Hi-Nrg

Hi-NRG is an energetic and pulsating electronic dance music genre that emerged in the late 1970s and flourished throughout the 1980s. Characterized by its fast tempo, typically ranging from 120 to 140 beats per minute, Hi-NRG features driving synthesizer melodies, prominent bass lines, and often incorporates robotic or heavily processed vocals. The genre's infectious rhythms and catchy hooks have spawned several notable subgenres, including the glamorous and synthesizer-heavy Italo Disco, which blends European pop sensibilities with disco beats; the playful and upbeat Bubblegum Dance, known for its simplistic, often childlike lyrics and saccharine melodies; and the revivalist New Italo Disco, which reimagines the classic Italo Disco sound for modern audiences while maintaining its retro charm. Hi-NRG's influence can still be felt in contemporary dance music, with its high-energy approach and electronic instrumentation continuing to inspire producers and DJs worldwide.

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