BPM by genre

Lo-fi Hip Hop

Curated by se7en beatlab · updated August 2026

Hip-Hop · 2 subgenres mapped

85 BPM typical

Range: 70–90 BPM

Lo-fi hip hop is built for calm: it sits at 70–90 BPM, with the mid-80s as the comfortable center. The slow tempo and loose timing are what make it feel relaxed and study-friendly.

Production notes

Start with a dusty drum loop with intentional swing and slightly off-grid timing. Sample or play warm jazz/soul chords, add vinyl crackle, tape wobble, and a gentle low-pass filter. Keep the mix soft and a little 'imperfect' — that's the aesthetic. 85 BPM is a safe center.

Typical structure

Loop-based and short (often 1–2 minutes): intro → main loop with variation → subtle outro. Built for playlists, not radio structure.

Subgenres

Subgenre Typical Range
Lo-fi study beats 82 70–88
Jazzhop 86 80–92

FAQ

What tempo does lo-fi hip hop sit at?
Lo-fi hip hop is typically 70–90 BPM, with the mid-80s being the most common.
What BPM are lo-fi study beats?
Most lo-fi study beats sit around 80–88 BPM for a relaxed, focused feel.

Related genres

Boom Bap
R&B
Latin Trap

More in this family

Phonk
UK Drill
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