Year of the Lyricist

Harry ShottaXyphon

BPM117 Key2BF♯ MajorEnergyBuilderDrum & Bass

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3:50·Released 2019·

Songs That Mix Well With "Year of the Lyricist" by Harry Shotta

212 tracks in our catalog mix well with this Drum & Bass tune — each scored on harmonic key, tempo, and energy. Here are the top 5, DJ-ready.

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Year of the Lyricist

Harry Shotta, Xyphon

1172B

Drum & Bass

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Carpet Burn

DJ Limited, Diagnostix

117 BPM·2A·Drum & Bass

Tempo lockParallelRelated artistPopular

Adjacent key (2a), keeps the same energy, matched brightness, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Speed Shades

Amoss

116 BPM·2A·Drum & Bass

Tempo lockParallel

Adjacent key (2a), keeps the same energy, matched brightness, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Bad Ending

Dutta

120 BPM·3A·Drum & Bass

+3 BPMRelated artist

Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, energy rises (+7%), matched brightness, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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Crashing Down - Lateral Remix

SHED YOUR TEARS, UNDY

114 BPM·3A·Drum & Bass

-3 BPM

Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, keeps the same energy, matched brightness, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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Bad Influence

Zar

117 BPM·3A·Drum & Bass

Tempo lock

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About This Track

Year of the Lyricist by Harry Shotta, Xyphon is a bass-forward Drum & Bass track at 117 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 63% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.

Harmonic Context

At 2B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 117 BPM, this Drum & Bass track works as an energy builder, pushing the set forward toward a peak.

Energy Profile

With 63% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy63%

Drive42%

Groove54%

Brightness71%

Bass Weight72%

Tempo117 BPM

Key2B

Major · 6

3:50

Duration

51%

Mood

-8 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Harry Shotta

Harry Shotta is a drum and bass producer and DJ known for his work within the UK jungle and drum and bass scene. His productions span the genre's various subgenres, with a focus on technical production and energetic…

Median BPM: 88
Top key: 5B · E♭ Major
Active: 2018
Tracks: 14

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