Bae

Released in 2014, 'Bae' is widely considered one of the foundational pillars of the Future Funk subgenre. While it emerged from the broader Vaporwave scene, YUNG BAE pivoted away from the slowed-down, ironic 'mallsoft' sound toward a high-fidelity, high-energy style that prioritized danceability. The album is built almost entirely on samples from 1980s Japanese City Pop and Western Disco, most notably featuring tracks like 'Fly With Me' and 'Bae City Rollaz' which became viral hits within the community. The production is characterized by heavy use of compression and filtering, creating a 'pumping' sound typical of French House. Its cultural impact was significant, helping to popularize the use of anime imagery (specifically from 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' and 'Sailor Moon') as a visual accompaniment to electronic music. It remains a definitive document of the mid-2010s internet music culture.