Sweet Thing

Chaka KhanRUFUS

BPM80 Key11BA MajorEnergyWarm-upR&B

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3:20·Released 1990·

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Sweet Thing

Chaka Khan, RUFUS

8011B

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Come & Talk To Me

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86 BPM·10B·R&B

Wide BPMAdjacentPopularSame era

Adjacent key (10b), energy eases (-6%), warm tonal match, notable tempo gap – plan the handover — seamless blend

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Just Kickin' It

Xscape

81 BPM·12A·R&B

Tempo lockPopularSame era

Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, keeps the same energy, vibe stays consistent, looser groove incoming — seamless blend

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Summer Madness

Kool & The Gang

85 BPM·11A·R&B

Wide BPMParallelPopularRelated artist

Adjacent key (11a), keeps the same energy, brightness contrast — use a filter sweep, notable tempo gap – plan the handover — seamless blend

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Smokin Out The Window

Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic

82 BPM·10B·R&B

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Adjacent key (10b), energy rises (+9%), warm tonal match, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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If I Ain't Got You

Alicia Keys

80 BPM·9B·R&B

Tempo lockEnergy +2Popular

Energy rises (+10%), similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, brightens the mood, matching groove feel — seamless blend

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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.

Harmonic Context

At 11B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 80 BPM, this R&B track suits warm-up and opening sets, easing the room in.

Energy Profile

With 23% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy23%

Drive40%

Groove53%

Brightness31%

Bass Weight64%

Tempo80 BPM

Key11B

Major · 9

3:20

Duration

47%

Mood

-18 dB

Loudness

About this artist

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…

Median BPM: 114
Top key: 5A · C Minor
Active: 1989–2023
Tracks: 4

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