The Hard Way

BPM104 Key9AE MinorEnergySustainerTrap / Future Bass

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3:42·Released 2014·

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The Hard Way

Jantsen, Dirt Monkey

1049A

Trap / Future Bass

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100 BPM·9A·Trap / Future Bass

-4 BPMSame keyPopular

Same key (9a), keeps the same energy, notable tempo gap – plan the handover, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Tkay Maidza

106 BPM·9A·Trap / Future Bass

+2 BPMSame keyPopular

Same key (9a), keeps the same energy, matched brightness, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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LL Cool J

100 BPM·8B·Trap / Future Bass

-4 BPMPopularSame era

Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, keeps the same energy, notable tempo gap – plan the handover, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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King Kunta

Kendrick Lamar

107 BPM·9A·Trap / Future Bass

+3 BPMSame keyPopular

Same key (9a), keeps the same energy, warm tonal match, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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Juvenile, G-Eazy, London On Da Track, City Girls

106 BPM·9A·Trap / Future Bass

+2 BPMSame keyPopular

Same key (9a), energy eases (-6%), minor tempo adjustment needed, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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About This Track

The Hard Way by Jantsen, Dirt Monkey is a bass-heavy Trap / Future Bass track at 104 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 54% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

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

Rhythmic Foundation

At 104 BPM, this Trap / Future Bass track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 54% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy54%

Drive51%

Groove48%

Brightness63%

Bass Weight75%

Tempo104 BPM

Key9A

Minor · 4

3:42

Duration

45%

Mood

-9 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Jantsen

Jantsen is a dubstep producer and DJ known for heavy bass-driven compositions and dynamic sound design. His work spans the broader dubstep landscape, with releases and performances across the genre's various substyles.

Median BPM: 140
Top key: 7B · F Major
Tracks: 25

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