Optimum Thinking

DJ Q

BPM128 Key12AC♯ MinorEnergySustainerBreaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

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8:30·Released 2000·

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Optimum Thinking

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12812A

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About This Track

Optimum Thinking by DJ Q is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass track at 128 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 44% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 12A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 128 BPM, this Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 44% energy, heavy bass weight, this track locks into a deep groove.

Track Character

Energy44%

Drive55%

Groove84%

Brightness59%

Bass Weight82%

Tempo128 BPM

Key12A

Minor · 1

8:30

Duration

42%

Mood

-12 dB

Loudness

About this artist

DJ Q

DJ Q is a UK garage and bassline producer and DJ based in Wolverhampton. His work spans the evolution of garage and grime-adjacent sounds, with releases across independent labels in the UK underground scene.

Median BPM: 132
Top key: 7A · D Minor
Active: 1999–2023
Tracks: 69

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