by now

Ckay

BPM95 Key9AE MinorEnergySustainerAfricanAfrobeats

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2:44·Released 2023·

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About This Track

by now by Ckay is a bass-heavy African / Afrobeats track at 95 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 48% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 9A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 95 BPM, this African track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 48% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy48%

Drive47%

Groove65%

Brightness38%

Bass Weight78%

Tempo95 BPM

Key9A

Minor · 4

2:44

Duration

46%

Mood

-9 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Ckay

CKay is a Nigerian artist working in Afrobeats and contemporary African pop. His music blends melodic sensibilities with production rooted in West African sounds and modern digital production.

Median BPM: 100
Top key: 12B · E Major
Active: 2021–2025
Tracks: 16

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