The document discusses the genre of dubstep music. It originated in the UK in the late 1990s from genres like dub, reggae, 2 step, and drum and bass. Notable early pioneers included Skream, Benga, and Hatcha. Dubstep gained mainstream popularity in the late 2000s, with artists like Skrillex and Chase & Status achieving commercial success. While some criticized it as not being "proper music", dubstep developed a devoted following and continues to influence electronic music today.