Retrograde

Hardwell

BPM128 Key9AE MinorEnergyBuilderDance

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4:11·Released 2020·

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Retrograde

Hardwell

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128 BPM·9A·Dance

Tempo lockSame keyRelated artistPopular

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Alesso, Nate Smith

129 BPM·10A·Dance

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Adjacent key (10a), keeps the same energy, matched brightness, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Baby Don't Hurt Me (feat. Anne-Marie & Coi Leray)

David Guetta, Anne-Marie, Coi Leray

128 BPM·8A·Dance

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Adjacent key (8a), energy rises (+6%), similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Destiny - Extended Mix

Sacha, Alesso

128 BPM·9A·Dance

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Same key (9a), energy eases (-12%), similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Wildcard (feat. Sidnie Tipton)

KSHMR, Sidnie Tipton

128 BPM·9A·Mainstage

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Same key (9a), keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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About This Track

Retrograde by Hardwell is a bass-heavy Dance track at 128 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 65% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.

Harmonic Context

At 9A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 128 BPM, this Dance track works as an energy builder, pushing the set forward toward a peak.

Energy Profile

With 65% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy65%

Drive51%

Groove61%

Brightness73%

Bass Weight78%

Tempo128 BPM

Key9A

Minor · 4

4:11

Duration

52%

Mood

-9 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Hardwell

Hardwell is a Dutch electronic dance music producer and DJ specializing in progressive house and mainstage electro house. Known for high-energy festival performances and dynamic production, he has built a significant…

Median BPM: 130
Top key: 4A · F Minor
Active: 2007–2026
Tracks: 111

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