Drum & Bass · 2018
Claws
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.
5A → 5A
Same key, ±2 BPM. With 36% groove and heavy bass, long blends work — cut the incoming bass until the switch.
Panic Room - Culture Shock Remix
Au/Ra · 87 BPM · 5A
93 chemistry
5A → 5B
Relative major — brighter key, same tonal centre. Pair it with a higher-energy record and the floor keeps moving.
Remind Me
High Contrast · 86 BPM · 5B
90 chemistry
5A → 4A · 6A
Adjacent keys through a breakdown. This one runs 4:36 — the outro gives you a full phrase to work with.
Machete - A.M.C Remix
A.M.C · 87 BPM · 4A
92 chemistry
About this track.
Claws by Emperor is a bass-heavy Drum & Bass track at 86 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 66% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.
Released 11 May 2018 · 4:36 · 46% mood · -9 dB loudness
The feel
The bass weight is the story here — 84% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
66% energy places it in the build — the stretch where you're winning the floor, not rewarding it yet.
About Emperor.
Emperor is a drum and bass producer and DJ known for work within the genre's technical and atmospheric dimensions. The artist has established a presence through releases that blend intricate breakbeats with melodic and…
86
Median BPM
4A
Top key
2004–2025
Active
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Quick answers.
What BPM is Claws?
86 BPM — squarely in drum & bass territory, mixable within roughly 81–91 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Claws in?
C Minor — 5A on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 5B, 4A and 6A.
What mixes well with Claws?
Tracks in 5A, 5B, 4A or 6A between ~81–91 BPM — top matches include Panic Room - Culture Shock Remix by Au/Ra (same key) and Machete - A.M.C Remix by A.M.C (adjacent key).
Where does Claws fit in a DJ set?
Mid-set energy builder — 66% energy pushes the floor forward without peaking. Save peak-time slots for higher-drive records.
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