007 (Shanty Town)

Desmond Dekker

BPM97 Key4BA♭ MajorEnergyWarm-upAfrican

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2:44·Released 1972·

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007 (Shanty Town)

Desmond Dekker

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Jimmy Cliff

99 BPM·3B·African

+2 BPMAdjacentRelated artistPopular

Adjacent key (3b), energy eases (-6%), warm tonal match, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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The Harder They Come

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98 BPM·3B·African

Tempo lockAdjacentRelated artistPopular

Adjacent key (3b), energy rises (+7%), similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Superstition

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99 BPM·5B·R&B

+2 BPMAdjacentPopularSame era

Adjacent key (5b), keeps the same energy, warm tonal match, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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96 BPM·4B·Caribbean

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Same key (4b), keeps the same energy, brightness contrast — use a filter sweep, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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95 BPM·5A·African

-2 BPMPopular

Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, keeps the same energy, warm tonal match, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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007 (Shanty Town) by Desmond Dekker is a bass-heavy African track at 97 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 26% energy, it suits warm-up and opening slots, setting the tone before the energy climbs.