R&B · 1990
Sweet Thing
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About this track.
Sweet Thing by Chaka Khan, RUFUS is a bass-forward R&B track at 80 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 23% energy, it suits warm-up and opening slots, setting the tone before the energy climbs.
Released 28 Aug 1990 · 3:20 · 47% mood · -18 dB loudness
The feel
The warmth is the story here — 100% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
23% energy places it in the warm-up — setting the room up before the climb.
About Chaka Khan.
Chaka Khan is an American singer and songwriter known for her work in funk, soul, and dance music. With a career spanning several decades, she has established herself as a versatile performer across multiple genres and…
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Median BPM
5A
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1975–2023
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Quick answers.
What BPM is Sweet Thing?
80 BPM — squarely in r&b territory, mixable within roughly 75–85 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Sweet Thing in?
A Major — 11B on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 11A, 10B and 12B.
What mixes well with Sweet Thing?
Tracks in 11B, 11A, 10B or 12B between ~75–85 BPM.
Where does Sweet Thing fit in a DJ set?
Warm-up and opener — 23% energy with a steady groove sets the tone before the energy climbs.
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