Hard Times

BensleyEmer Dineen

BPM87 Key1AA♭ MinorEnergySustainerDrum & Bass

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4:57·Released 2026·

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About This Track

Hard Times by Bensley, Emer Dineen is a bass-heavy Drum & Bass track at 87 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 52% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 1A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 87 BPM, this Drum & Bass track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 52% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy52%

Drive52%

Groove9%

Brightness9%

Bass Weight83%

Tempo87 BPM

Key1A

Minor · 8

4:57

Duration

45%

Mood

-10 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Bensley

Bensley is a drum and bass producer working within the genre's electronic and breakbeat traditions. His work spans the darker, more technical dimensions of the sound.

Median BPM: 87
Top key: 1A · A♭ Minor
Active: 2021–2022
Tracks: 14

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