The Answer

FrictionPoppy Bascomb

BPM172 Key8AA MinorEnergyBuilderDrum & Bass

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3:45·Released 2023·

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About This Track

The Answer by Friction, Poppy Bascomb is a bass-heavy Drum & Bass track at 172 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 68% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.

Harmonic Context

At 8A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 172 BPM, this Drum & Bass track works as an energy builder, pushing the set forward toward a peak.

Energy Profile

With 68% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy68%

Drive51%

Groove39%

Brightness70%

Bass Weight79%

Tempo172 BPM

Key8A

Minor · 9

3:45

Duration

50%

Mood

-9 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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