Overview
B.B.K.K.B.K.K. is a high-energy UK HARDCORE track by nora2r that originated in the BMS (Be-Music Source) scene. It claimed first place in the individual score division of THE BMS OF FIGHTERS 2013 (BOF2013), one of the most prestigious BMS composition contests, a victory that propelled the song into the broader rhythm-game ecosystem. The cryptic title spells out "bass bass kick kick bass kick kick," a literal description of the pounding kick-drum patterns and vocal samples that drive the track.
nora2r (also known as Notebook Records, a label founded by RoughSketch) brings a signature hardcore sound built around aggressive basslines and relentless percussion. The song's BGA (background animation), created by 出前 (Demae), features a stark black backdrop populated by hundreds of minimalist pictograms, an intentionally lo-fi visual style that contrasts with the track's explosive audio.
In maimai, B.B.K.K.B.K.K. debuted on maimai ORANGE (September 18, 2014) and has since undergone multiple level adjustments across versions, reflecting both the game's evolving difficulty scaling and the chart's enduring demand. The MASTER chart (level 14 as of BUDDiES), designed by mai-Star, is known for its dense slide patterns and relentless streams. Jack handled the EXPERT chart. A notable silent revision was applied to the MASTER chart post-release: a section at roughly 1:46 had its EACH stream changed from 16th-note to 12th-note timing, a fix documented by the community. The song also serves as the opening track of the 橙皆伝 (Orange Kaiden) dan'i course.
Videos
Charts
STD
BASIC
6(6)
258 notesDesigner: -|Tap 247Hold 4Slide 1Break 6
ADVANCED
8+(8.6)
502 notesDesigner: -|Tap 456Hold 13Slide 24Break 9
EXPERT
12+(12.7)
676 notesDesigner: Jack|Tap 581Hold 26Slide 61Break 8
MASTER
14(14)
904 notesDesigner: mai-Star|Tap 767Hold 12Slide 116Break 9
Trivia
- B.B.K.K.B.K.K. was the top-scoring song in the individual division of THE BMS OF FIGHTERS 2013 (BOF2013), a landmark BMS contest that helped launch many tracks into commercial rhythm games.
- The title expands to 'bass bass kick kick bass kick kick,' reflecting the vocal-sample hook that repeats throughout the track.
- The BGA (background animation) was created by 出前 (Demae), and uses a black background filled with dense pictogram icons, an intentionally minimalist, almost glitchy visual style.
- nora2r is affiliated with Notebook Records, a label run by RoughSketch, and is active as both a sound creator and DJ in the Japanese hardcore scene.
- The MASTER chart received a silent post-release fix: a section at roughly 1:46 had its EACH (simultaneous) stream altered from 16th-note spacing to 12th-note spacing. Videos of the original chart show the pre-fix pattern.
- The MASTER chart has undergone several level revisions across maimai versions: level 12 at launch (ORANGE), 12+ (MURASAKi onward), 13+ (DX PLUS through FESTiVAL), and finally 14 (BUDDiES onward).
- The Expert chart has also been re-leveled multiple times, from 10 (ORANGE) to 11+ (DX PLUS), then 12+ (UNiVERSE PLUS) and now 12.7 (BUDDiES).
- An extended mix titled 'B.B.K.K.B.K.K. (Extended Mix)' appears on the Notebook Records compilation YATSUZAKI HARDCORE VOLUME 4.
- A direct sequel, ULTRA B+K, appears on nora2r's album Access to the Light and was later added to maimai MiLK PLUS.
- A 10th anniversary remix compilation album, B.B.K.K.B.K.K. 10TH ANNIVERSARY, was released featuring contributions from BlackY, Kagetora., siqlo, Nizikawa, Rissyuu, Yuta Imai, anubasu-anubasu, USAO, and others.
- A remixed cover titled 痛快リズムアクション「B.B.K.K.B.K.K.」 (Tsuukai rhythm action 'B.B.K.K.B.K.K.') by the unit イロドリミドリ appears on the CHUNITHM album GO!GO! CHUNITHM ♥ and was added to CHUNITHM SUN.
- Beyond maimai and CHUNITHM, B.B.K.K.B.K.K. has crossed over into SOUND VOLTEX III GRAVITY WARS, GROOVE COASTER 4 STARLIGHT ROAD, 太鼓の達人 グリーンVer., and Arcaea.
- In CHUNITHM, B.B.K.K.B.K.K. received multiple WORLD'S END charts—one with the unique designer name '.K.K.B.K.K.B.B' (a reversal of the song title), and later an ULTIMA chart in CHUNITHM NEW.
FAQ
- Who composed B.B.K.K.B.K.K.?
- B.B.K.K.B.K.K. was composed by nora2r, a sound creator and DJ affiliated with Notebook Records (the label founded by RoughSketch).
- What does B.B.K.K.B.K.K. stand for?
- B.B.K.K.B.K.K. stands for 'bass bass kick kick bass kick kick,' reflecting the vocal-sample hook that repeats throughout the UK HARDCORE track.
- When was B.B.K.K.B.K.K. added to maimai?
- B.B.K.K.B.K.K. was added to maimai ORANGE on September 18, 2014, as part of the game's initial song lineup.
- What genre is B.B.K.K.B.K.K.?
- B.B.K.K.B.K.K. is a UK HARDCORE track in its original BMS classification; in maimai it is categorized under GAME & VARIETY (ゲーム&バラエティ).
- What is the MASTER chart level for B.B.K.K.B.K.K. in current maimai versions?
- As of maimai DX BUDDiES and later, the MASTER chart is rated level 14 with a difficulty constant of 14.0. It was designed by mai-Star.
- What other rhythm games feature B.B.K.K.B.K.K.?
- Beyond maimai, B.B.K.K.B.K.K. appears in CHUNITHM, SOUND VOLTEX III GRAVITY WARS, GROOVE COASTER 4 STARLIGHT ROAD, 太鼓の達人 グリーンVer., and Arcaea.
- Does B.B.K.K.B.K.K. have a sequel?
- Yes. A sequel titled ULTRA B+K appears on nora2r's album Access to the Light and was later added to maimai MiLK PLUS.
- What is the BPM of B.B.K.K.B.K.K.?
- B.B.K.K.B.K.K. has a steady BPM of 170.
- Was B.B.K.K.B.K.K. originally created for maimai?
- No. B.B.K.K.B.K.K. originated as a BMS (Be-Music Source) song, where it won first place in the individual score division of THE BMS OF FIGHTERS 2013 (BOF2013) before being licensed to maimai and other rhythm games.
- Who designed the MASTER and EXPERT charts for B.B.K.K.B.K.K. in maimai?
- The MASTER chart was designed by mai-Star, and the EXPERT chart was designed by Jack.
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