Dubstep · 2024
Checkmate
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About this track.
Checkmate by Hostage Situation is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Dubstep track at 147 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 72% energy, it delivers peak-time intensity.
Released 6 Feb 2024 · 3:35 · 48% mood · -10 dB loudness
The feel
The bass weight is the story here — 84% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
72% energy places it in the peak — the top of the night — full commitment, the room is already yours.
About Hostage Situation.
Hostage Situation is a dubstep producer known for heavy, bass-driven compositions that emphasize intricate sound design and atmospheric depth.
130
Median BPM
10B
Top key
2024–2025
Active
19
Tracks
Quick answers.
What BPM is Checkmate?
147 BPM — squarely in dubstep territory, mixable within roughly 142–152 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Checkmate in?
A♭ Minor — 1A on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 1B, 12A and 2A.
What mixes well with Checkmate?
Tracks in 1A, 1B, 12A or 2A between ~142–152 BPM.
Where does Checkmate fit in a DJ set?
Peak-time weapon — 72% energy with strong groove hits hard and holds the floor. Drop it when the room is already yours.
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