Dare (Hold It Down)

Friction

BPM87 Key6AG MinorEnergySustainerDrum & Bass

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4:14·Released 2016·

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About This Track

Dare (Hold It Down) by Friction is a bass-heavy Drum & Bass track at 87 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 53% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 6A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 87 BPM, this Drum & Bass track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 53% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy53%

Drive46%

Groove45%

Brightness71%

Bass Weight83%

Tempo87 BPM

Key6A

Minor · 7

4:14

Duration

45%

Mood

-10 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Friction

Friction is a drum and bass producer and DJ known for his work within the genre's neurofunk and liquid subgenres. His production and DJ sets have been featured across the drum and bass landscape since the 1990s.

Median BPM: 87
Top key: 4A · F Minor
Active: 1993–2025
Tracks: 51

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