Coupé-décalé
| Coupé-décalé | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Zouglou, ndombolo, techno, tribal house, soca, reggae |
| Cultural origins | Early 2000s |
| Typical instruments | PC, turntables, drum machine, vocal |
Coupé-décalé (French pronunciation: [kupe dekale]) is a type of popular dance music originating in Côte d'Ivoire. Drawing heavily from zouglou and ndombolo with African influences, coupé-décalé is a very percussive style, featuring African samples, deep bass, and repetitive minimalist arrangements.