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Jerkin' music genre originated from gang-banging in the streets of urban California in the late 2000s. It emerged as a deliberate anti-dance performed by gang members alongside specific steps like the reject, dip, and pindrop. The movement began in the Los Angeles metropolitan area before spreading to the Inland Empire.
The rap group New Boyz pioneered the Jerkin' music genre through their hit You're a Jerk in Los Angeles. Audio Push followed with Teach Me How to Jerk to cement the genre's place in hip hop history. Other notable crews included the Rej3ctz, Action Figure$, U.C.L.A. Jerk Kings, and the LOL Kid$z.
People who jerk usually wear skinny jeans, varying from unusual to usual colors and washes. Participants wear hightop or retro shoes including Chuck Taylor and Nike hightop shoes which may be multi-colored. The aesthetic includes bright colored clothing, tight pants, or novelty graphic tees to distinguish the subculture.
New York rapper Xaviersobased and his collective 1c34 spearheaded the revival of the Jerkin' music genre in the early 2020s. Californian producer kashpaint further developed the style with faster tempos and melodic synth layers. Xavier's 2022 track Patchmade is widely regarded as a foundational moment in this resurgence.
The Jerkin' music genre spread to the United Kingdom where artists like YT, Len, Fimiguerrero, and Fakemink spearheaded a new UK rap revolution. The movement also found a home in Brooklyn where Xaviersobased performed at Baby's All Right on the 2nd of February 2023. The genre established audiences in Europe including France and Germany.