Empire State Of Mind

Jay-ZAlicia Keys

BPM87 Key2AE♭ MinorEnergySustainerTrap / Future Bass

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4:36·Released 2014·

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Empire State Of Mind

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About This Track

Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z, Alicia Keys is a bass-forward Trap / Future Bass track at 87 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 2A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 87 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%

Drive42%

Groove41%

Brightness65%

Bass Weight75%

Tempo87 BPM

Key2A

Minor · 3

4:36

Duration

48%

Mood

-9 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Jay-Z

Jay-Z is a rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Brooklyn who emerged as a central figure in hip-hop during the 1990s and 2000s. He founded Roc-A-Fella Records and released influential albums including Reasonable…

Median BPM: 100
Top key: 2A · E♭ Minor
Active: 1995–2019
Tracks: 12

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