Descend into the raw, hypnotic, and powerful sound of the Durban underground with our authentic collection of Gqom beats. Born from the townships of Durban, South Africa, Gqom is a dark, minimalist, and intensely percussive genre of electronic dance music. It's a sound that is both menacing and celebratory, crafted for non-stop, high-energy dancing. Our instrumentals capture the genre's raw, unfiltered essence, providing a soundscape that is hypnotic and unapologetically raw. The core of Gqom is its broken, off-kilter rhythm. Unlike the steady four-on-the-floor of house music, Gqom is built on a chaotic, syncopated, and heavily percussive drum pattern. The kicks are hard and distorted, and they are surrounded by a flurry of snares, rims, and other percussive elements that create a relentless, driving groove. The bass is deep and menacing, often consisting of a simple, repetitive sub-bass pattern that locks in with the drums to create a powerful, physical impact. There are very few melodic elements in Gqom; the focus is almost entirely on rhythm and texture. Our producers use dark, atmospheric pads, industrial sound effects, and chanted vocal snippets to create a soundscape that is sparse, raw, and incredibly hypnotic. Our royalty-free Gqom beats are perfect for creating high-energy dance tracks, intense workout music, or for any project that needs a dose of raw, tribal energy.