# 80 BPM

> 80 BPM means 80 beats per minute — one beat every 0.75 seconds. It's a relaxed, moderate-slow tempo (in classical terms, andante, a walking pace) and close to a typical resting heart rate. Lo-fi hip-hop, boom-bap, R&B and slow jams often sit around 70–90 BPM, and many trap beats at 160 BPM feel like 80 in half-time. Use the metronome above (it starts at 80), download an 80 BPM click track, or make an original track at 80 BPM in Kenerate's Music Studio.

URL: https://kenerateai.com/80-bpm
Publisher: Kenerate AI (https://kenerateai.com)
Last updated: 28 September 2026

## Key facts
- Time per beat: 0.75 s
- Tempo marking: Andante (walking pace)
- Common genres: Lo-fi, boom-bap, R&B, slow jams
- Half-time of: 160 BPM
- Demo "Stoop Session" (Boom-bap, Ken Music 1.5): prompt: Laid-back boom-bap hip-hop instrumental at 80 bpm, dusty drums, deep bass, mellow Rhodes chords, head-nod groove
- Demo "Desk Lamp" (Lo-fi, Ken Music 1.5): prompt: Lo-fi hip-hop beat for studying, dusty drums, jazzy Rhodes chords, vinyl crackle, soft bass, 80 bpm
- Demo "Falling Back" (R&B, Ken Music 1.5): prompt: Smooth R&B duet, male and female vocals call-and-response, harmonies on the chorus, about falling back in love, Rhodes keys, soft 808s, 80 bpm
- Demo "Two a Second" (Compare: 120 BPM, MiniMax Music 3.0): prompt: Groovy house instrumental at exactly 120 bpm, four-on-the-floor kick, warm bassline, piano chords, steady and danceable

## Steps
1. Press Start — The metronome starts at 80 BPM.
2. Pick a time signature — 4/4 for most hip-hop and R&B.
3. Download a click track — 30 s to 3 min WAV.
4. Check a song's tempo — Use the BPM & key finder.
5. Make a track at 80 — Describe it in the Music Studio.

## In depth

### The 80 BPM pocket
Around 80 BPM, drums leave space between hits, which suits laid-back grooves, rap flows and expressive vocals. It's why so much lo-fi, boom-bap and R&B lives there.

### Tempo markings near 80
Classical terms for reference:
- Andante — about 76–108, a walking pace.
- Adagio — about 66–76, slow.
- Moderato — about 108–120.

References:
[1] Kenerate click track generator: https://kenerateai.com/click-track-generator

## FAQ
Q: What does 80 BPM mean?
A: 80 beats per minute — one beat every 0.75 seconds.

Q: Is 80 BPM slow?
A: It's moderate-slow and relaxed — about andante, a walking pace.

Q: What genres are 80 BPM?
A: Lo-fi hip-hop, boom-bap, R&B and slow jams often sit around 70–90 BPM; trap at 160 feels like 80 in half-time.

Q: How long is a beat at 80 BPM?
A: 0.75 seconds. A bar of 4/4 lasts 3 seconds.

Q: Can I download an 80 BPM click track?
A: Yes — press WAV in the metronome above (30 seconds to 3 minutes).

Q: Can I make a beat at 80 BPM?
A: Yes — include '80 bpm' in your Music Studio prompt, e.g. 'lo-fi hip-hop beat at 80 bpm'.

## Related pages
- 120 BPM: https://kenerateai.com/120-bpm
- AI lofi generator: https://kenerateai.com/ai-lofi-generator
- AI beat maker: https://kenerateai.com/ai-beat-maker
- BPM & key finder: https://kenerateai.com/bpm-key-finder

## Sources
- Kenerate Music Studio — engine list and modes: https://kenerateai.com/app/music