Hip-Hop BPM 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. Boom bap of the 1990s sat at 85-95 BPM. Modern Atlanta trap is produced at 130-170 BPM but felt at half-time around 70-85. West Coast G-funk anchors at 90-100 BPM. The 90 BPM mark is hip-hop's historical center of gravity.

Characteristics

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

Hip-Hop Subgenre BPMs

Subgenre	BPM Range	Note
Boom Bap	85-95	Sample-based, gritty drums, golden era sound
G-Funk	90-100	West Coast synth leads, P-Funk samples
Drill	140-150	Dark, sliding 808s; UK drill at 140, Chicago at 60-70 half-time
Cloud Rap	70-85	Hazy, ambient, atmospheric
Conscious Rap	85-100	Lyrically dense, jazz-influenced

Example Hip-Hop Songs and Their BPMs

Song	Artist	BPM
N.Y. State of Mind	Nas	92
Shook Ones, Pt. II	Mobb Deep	95
Nuthin' But a "G" Thang	Dr. Dre	96
Lose Yourself	Eminem	86

BPM values are approximate and may vary based on the version or remix. Use our tap tempo tool to verify any track.

Production Tip

For boom bap start at 90 BPM with swung 16ths. For modern trap go 140 BPM with the snare on beat 3 to feel half-time at 70.

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

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