RATHER BE

Giveon

BPM85 Key9BG MajorEnergyBuilderR&B

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2:51·Released 2025·

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RATHER BE

Giveon

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Going Bad (feat. Drake)

Drake, Meek Mill

86 BPM·10A·Hip-Hop

Tempo lockPopular

Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, keeps the same energy, warm tonal match, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, notable tempo gap – plan the handover — seamless blend

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TWENTIES

Giveon

79 BPM·9B·R&B

Wide BPMSame keyPopular

Same key (9b), energy eases (-10%), warm tonal match, notable tempo gap – plan the handover — seamless blend

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Many Men (Wish Death)

50 Cent

81 BPM·10A·Hip-Hop

-4 BPMPopular

Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, energy eases (-5%), brightness contrast — use a filter sweep, notable tempo gap – plan the handover — seamless blend

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Aurorawave, Surfer Girl

85 BPM·9B·Caribbean

Tempo lockSame keyPopular

Same key (9b), keeps the same energy, vibe stays consistent, matching groove feel — seamless blend

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About This Track

RATHER BE by Giveon is a bass-heavy R&B track at 85 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 57% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.