Deep House · 2026
Hard Times (Original 96)
Dave Charlesworth
Why these tracks?
Every recommendation is scored across six dimensions — harmonic key, BPM, energy, texture, mood and vocal compatibility — then refined by 4,200 community-rated transitions from real DJs. That's why each match has a chemistry number and a reason, not just a list of tracks in the same key.
Mixing out of this track.
7B → 7B
Same key, ±2 BPM. With 83% groove and heavy bass, long blends work — cut the incoming bass until the switch.
Subject A
Robin Graham · 128 BPM · 7B
91 chemistry
7B → 7A
Relative minor — darker key, same tonal centre. Pair it with a higher-energy record and the floor keeps moving.
Nostalgia
Coeo · 128 BPM · 7A
88 chemistry
7B → 6B · 8B
Adjacent keys through a breakdown. This one runs 7:21 — the outro gives you a full phrase to work with.
Jezebel - Main Mix
Professor · 126 BPM · 6B
86 chemistry
About this track.
Hard Times (Original 96) by Dave Charlesworth is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Deep House track at 129 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 30% energy, it suits warm-up and opening slots, setting the tone before the energy climbs.
Released 30 Jul 2026 · 7:21 · 48% mood · -14 dB loudness
The feel
The bass weight is the story here — 91% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
30% energy places it in the warm-up — setting the room up before the climb.
Quick answers.
What BPM is Hard Times (Original 96)?
129 BPM — squarely in deep house territory, mixable within roughly 124–134 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Hard Times (Original 96) in?
F Major — 7B on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 7A, 6B and 8B.
What mixes well with Hard Times (Original 96)?
Tracks in 7B, 7A, 6B or 8B between ~124–134 BPM — top matches include You by Kerri Chandler (key change) and Nostalgia by Coeo (relative key).
Where does Hard Times (Original 96) fit in a DJ set?
Warm-up and opener — 30% energy with strong groove sets the tone before the energy climbs.
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