BPM by genre
Dembow
Curated by se7en beatlab · updated September 2026
Urban · 2 subgenres mapped
Range: 110–125 BPM
Dominican dembow is faster and rawer than reggaeton, usually running 110–120 BPM with 115 as the center. The relentless, repetitive percussion loop is the whole point — energy over arrangement.
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Production notes
Built on the 'pou-pou-pa' percussion loop with a driving kick and a sharp, bright snare/timbale. Tempos around 115 BPM keep it frantic and danceable. Vocals are chant-like and repetitive. Keep the low end tight; the genre lives in the mids and highs of the percussion.
Typical structure
Loop-based: intro hit → chant hook → verse → hook, with frequent percussion drops. Arrangements are short and high-energy.
Subgenres
| Subgenre | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican dembow | 115 | 110–120 |
| Dembow / pop crossover | 118 | 112–124 |
FAQ
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