hyperko
Hyperko refers to a style of music that emerged in the late 2000s, characterized by its fusion of high-energy electronic dance music elements with intensely fast and often complex drum patterns. The term itself is a portmanteau, combining "hyperactive" with "breakbeat" or "drum and bass," reflecting the genre's frantic tempo and rhythmic foundations. Producers within the hyperko scene often draw inspiration from hardcore techno, gabber, and drum and bass, but push the tempo and intensity to extreme levels, frequently exceeding 200 beats per minute.
The sonic landscape of hyperko is typically dominated by distorted basslines, rapid-fire kick drums, and a dense