Cog in the Wheel

Baba Ali

BPM97 Key2BF♯ MajorEnergySustainerHip-Hop

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5:19·Released 2017·

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Cog in the Wheel

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About This Track

Cog in the Wheel by Baba Ali is a bass-heavy Hip-Hop track at 97 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 38% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.