Kit: Starboy Outtatown Drum
To understand why this kit is highly sought after, one must look at the specific characteristics of the drum samples included: 1. Hard-Hitting 808s and Basslines
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These kits often swap traditional snares for aggressive claps, sometimes adding extra claps on off-beats for added energy. Starboy Outtatown Drum Kit
Hi-hat loops and one-shots in this style require a mechanical, precise feel. The kits usually include mid-pitched closed hats perfect for fast rolls, triplets, and pitch-bent patterns, paired with metallic open hats to accentuate the off-beats. 4. Custom Percussion and FX
: Approximately 50-60 variations each of claps, snares, and percs designed to cut through dense synth melodies. To understand why this kit is highly sought
| Feature | Starboy Outtatown Kit | Standard Afropack Kits | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Wizkid / P2J Specific | Generic Nigerian or Ghanaian | | Mix Ready | Highly processed, tape saturation | Usually dry, raw | | Percussion Feel | Bouncy, laid back (Swing heavy) | Aggressive, fast (Tempo heavy) | | Best For | Melodic, vibe-driven songs | Dance floor bangers |
Sharp snares designed to cut through dense, distorted synths. Hi-hat loops and one-shots in this style require
Starboy and Outtatown subverted these expectations by introducing elements borrowed from: 2000s video game soundtracks Eurodance and EDM chord progressions Bright, neon-colored synthesizer patches Piercing, hyper-compressed drum patterns
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Although there's no official kit, the community has responded to the demand by creating hundreds of free and paid sample packs, loop kits, and drum kits inspired by the Starboy/Outtatown style. If you want to get your hands on these sounds, here's where to start.