"It's playful. Effortlessly viral. Deliberately tacky. You've probably heard it before though you might not know what it is - or where it's from."
"This is budots, a genre of dance music rooted in the slums of the southern Philippine city of Davao. It is shaped by the noise, joy and violence on these streets - and it's delighting people around the world."
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Budots originated in the slums of Davao in the southern Philippines as a local dance-music genre. The sound pairs playful, deliberately tacky rhythms with production and dances informed by street noise, communal joy, and frequent violence. Local producers and dancers created energetic beats and viral-ready hooks suited to informal gatherings and online sharing. The music embraces crudeness and humor while maintaining infectious rhythms that travel beyond local contexts. Global listeners and dancers increasingly adopt and remix budots, amplifying its visibility and turning it into an international viral phenomenon best experienced with audio.
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