When did breakbeat start up?

Breakbeat music originated in the late 1970s, primarily within the hip-hop scene. It emerged as DJs began to isolate and loop the percussive breaks from funk and soul records, creating a rhythmic foundation for MCs to rap over. This style evolved throughout the 1980s, laying the groundwork for various electronic dance Music Genres in the following decades. By the 1990s, breakbeat gained further popularity in the UK and influenced genres like jungle and drum and bass.