Break Beat (often shortened to "breaks") got their start with the original Hip Hop DJ's in The Bronx, such as Grandmaster Flash, Cool Herc, Grandwizard Theodore and Afrika Bambaataa. Break-beat is often characterized by switch-ups in the drum and clap patterns differentiating it from house music or trance. Popular bands in this genre include: Colombo, ILS, Fletric, Kouncilhouse and Elite Force. Popular labels in this genre include: iBreaks, Glack Audio, VIM Records, Armada Music Bundles and Definition:Breaks. 825 views