http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=g.215&rws=%2Felectronica-dance%2Fbeats-breaks%2Fmusic-videos.rssComposed of layered musical cliches borrowed from the 1980s, this general grouping of breakbeat innovators took electronic music further into the mainstream than any of their pre-1997 progenitors. Popularized by the Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim, Bentley Rhythm Ace and the Crystal Method, its chunky rhythms vibrate dancefloors with rock textures, hip-swinging house and techno grooves -- all seasoned with a heavy dose of hip-hop. With a premium on excitement and intensity, funky breaks/big beat tracks sound sliced and diced, with steep buildups, rough crescendos, quick drops, drum rolls and heavy sample usage.Beats & Breaksen720Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:57:05 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=g.215&rws=%2Felectronica-dance%2Fbeats-breaks%2Fmusic-videos.rss Composed of layered musical cliches borrowed from the 1980s, this general grouping of breakbeat innovators took electronic music further into the mainstream than any of their pre-1997 progenitors. Popularized by the Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim, Bentley Rhythm Ace and the Crystal Method, its chunky rhythms vibrate dancefloors with rock textures, hip-swinging house and techno grooves -- all seasoned with a heavy dose of hip-hop. With a premium on excitement and intensity, funky breaks/big beat tracks sound sliced and diced, with steep buildups, rough crescendos, quick drops, drum rolls and heavy sample usage.