The Darkness

A.K.A

BPM166 Key4AF MinorEnergyBuilderDrum & Bass

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5:32·Released 2021·

Songs That Mix Well With "The Darkness" by A.K.A

43 tracks in our catalog mix well with this Drum & Bass tune — each scored on harmonic key, tempo, and energy. Here are the top 5, DJ-ready.

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The Darkness

A.K.A

1664A

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Birds Aren't Real - Burr Oak Remix

Opsen, Burr Oak, Tryst Temps

164 BPM·4A·Drum & Bass

-2 BPMSame keyPopular

Same key (4a), keeps the same energy, minor tempo adjustment needed, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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All Over

DJ Hybrid

165 BPM·4A·Drum & Bass

Tempo lockSame key

Same key (4a), keeps the same energy, brightness contrast — use a filter sweep, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Light Up VIP

Wingz

163 BPM·3A·Drum & Bass

-3 BPMAdjacent

Adjacent key (3a), keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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Police

Isaac Maya, Ragga Twins

163 BPM·4A·Drum & Bass

-3 BPMSame key

Same key (4a), keeps the same energy, similar natural breathing point and warm tonal match — smooth blend, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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Just Listen

Harmony

164 BPM·5A·Drum & Bass

-2 BPMAdjacent

Adjacent key (5a), keeps the same energy, high drive on both — consider a breather, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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About This Track

The Darkness by A.K.A is a bass-heavy Drum & Bass track at 166 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 67% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.

Harmonic Context

At 4A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 166 BPM, this Drum & Bass track works as an energy builder, pushing the set forward toward a peak.

Energy Profile

With 67% energy and high drive, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy67%

Drive61%

Groove5%

Brightness55%

Bass Weight85%

Tempo166 BPM

Key4A

Minor · 5

5:32

Duration

43%

Mood

-10 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Aka

Aka is an amapiano producer and artist working within the South African electronic music scene. Their work engages with the genre's rhythmic and percussive foundations, contributing to the broader amapiano landscape…

Median BPM: 106
Top key: 9A · E Minor
Active: 2022–2023
Tracks: 4

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