The Going Is Rough

BPM86 Key3AB♭ MinorEnergySustainerCaribbeanDancehall

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4:01·Released 2026·

Songs That Mix Well With "The Going Is Rough" by Cutty Ranks

232 tracks in our catalog mix well with this Caribbean tune — each scored on harmonic key, tempo, and energy. Here are the top 5, DJ-ready.

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The Going Is Rough

Cutty Ranks, Cocoa Tea, Home T

863A

Caribbean

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Ring The Alarm

Tenor Saw

85 BPM·3B·Caribbean

Tempo lockParallelSame eraRelated artist

Adjacent key (3b), keeps the same energy, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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I Got 5 On It

Luniz, Michael Marshall

87 BPM·3A·Hip-Hop

Tempo lockSame keyPopularSame era

Same key (3a), keeps the same energy, warm tonal match, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Passin' Me By

The Pharcyde

87 BPM·3B·Trap / Future Bass

Tempo lockParallelPopularSame era

Adjacent key (3b), keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and matched bass weight and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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I Got 5 On It feat. Dru Down, E-40, Richie Richie Rich, Shock G & Spice 1 - Clean Remix

E-40, Richie Rich, Spice 1, Dru Down, Luniz, Shock G

87 BPM·3A·Trap / Future Bass

Tempo lockSame keySame eraPopular

Same key (3a), keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and matched bass weight — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Def Wish II

Compton's Most Wanted

85 BPM·4A·Trap / Future Bass

Tempo lockAdjacentSame eraPopular

Adjacent key (4a), keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and matched bass weight and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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About This Track

The Going Is Rough by Cutty Ranks, Cocoa Tea, Home T is a bass-heavy Caribbean / Dancehall track at 86 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 36% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 3A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 86 BPM, this Caribbean track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 36% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy36%

Drive40%

Groove44%

Brightness54%

Bass Weight77%

Tempo86 BPM

Key3A

Minor · 10

4:01

Duration

45%

Mood

-13 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Cutty Ranks

Cutty Ranks is a dancehall and reggae artist from Jamaica known for his work in the Caribbean music scene. His recordings span several decades and reflect the evolution of dancehall production and vocal styles.

Median BPM: 91
Top key: 8A · A Minor
Active: 1991–2018
Tracks: 11

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