Artist profile

Formally Unknown

Formally Unknown is a breaks and UK bass producer working within the fractured rhythms and heavy low-end textures that define contemporary breakbeat music. Their work explores the intersection of fast-paced breakbeats and bass-driven production, contributing to the broader landscape of underground electronic music.

3 tracksBreaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass· 2020

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Sound profile

Formally Unknown is a moderate-energy and a bright production artist.

This artistTypical Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

Signature sound

Sits right in the typical Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass pocket.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 95–131 BPM with a median of 128 · predominantly minor keys (100% minor) · most common key: 5A (C Minor) with 1 track.

BPM spread

95–99

125–129

130–134

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A1 5B 6A1 6B 7A 7B 8A 8B 9A 9B 10A 10B 11A1 11B 12A 12B

Release volume by decade

2020s

Tracks in catalog

3 total · sortable

Lotus Turbo

Formally Unknown

1315A

Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

Sick Tune

Formally Unknown

9511A

Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

Off Peak

Formally Unknown

1286A

Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
Lotus Turbo Formally Unknown	1315AC Minor	41%Sustainer	2020	Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass
Sick Tune Formally Unknown	9511AF♯ Minor	47%Sustainer	—	Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass
Off Peak Formally Unknown	1286AG Minor	51%Sustainer	—	Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

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FAQ

What BPM does Formally Unknown play at?

Formally Unknown's tracks in our catalog range from 95 to 131 BPM, with a median of 128 BPM. Across 3 tracks, the most common range falls in the 130–135 BPM bucket.

What key are Formally Unknown's tracks in?

Formally Unknown's tracks are mostly in minor keys (100% minor across 3 tracks). The most common single key is 5A (C Minor) with 1 track.

What artists mix well with Formally Unknown?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Formally Unknown pairs well with Taly & Smith, Siu Mata, Assembler Code. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

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