Hip-Hop BPM — Typical Tempo Range

80 115 BPM
40 80 120 160 200+

Typical midpoint: 98 BPM (Andante) — 612 ms per beat

About Hip-Hop Tempo

Hip-hop typically ranges from 80 to 115 BPM, providing a groove that supports both laid-back flows and energetic delivery. The tempo varies widely across subgenres, from boom bap to modern rap.

Characteristics

  • Boom bap or trap-influenced drum patterns
  • Sampled or synthesized instrumentation
  • Emphasis on lyrical delivery and flow
  • Strong kick and snare backbone

Want to check if your track matches the typical Hip-Hop tempo?

Use the Tap Tempo Tool

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