Tech House · 2017
The First Time
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About this track.
The First Time by Bontan is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Tech House track at 123 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 45% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving.
Released 31 Mar 2017 · 7:19 · 46% mood · -10 dB loudness
The feel
The bass weight is the story here — 87% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
45% energy places it in the build — the stretch where you're winning the floor, not rewarding it yet.
About Bontan.
Afro House producer and DJ.
123
Median BPM
6A
Top key
2013–2024
Active
38
Tracks
Quick answers.
What BPM is The First Time?
123 BPM — squarely in tech house territory, mixable within roughly 118–128 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is The First Time in?
G Minor — 6A on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 6B, 5A and 7A.
What mixes well with The First Time?
Tracks in 6A, 6B, 5A or 7A between ~118–128 BPM.
Where does The First Time fit in a DJ set?
Groove sustainer — 45% energy with strong groove keeps momentum without forcing the energy up. Ideal in the stretches between peaks.
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