Bacardi music is distinct for its heavy bass lines, repetitive rhythms, and minimalist beats. In the early 2000s it emerged as a subgenre of kwaito. Kwaito itself is a cornerstone of South African ...

It blends house, hip-hop, and traditional African sounds to create a soundtrack for post-apartheid youth. The Bacardi sound amplified Pretoria’s party scene. With it came a distinct style of ...