Hard Knock Life
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Songs That Mix Well With "Hard Knock Life" by Jay-Z
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About This Track
Hard Knock Life by Jay-Z is a bass-heavy Hip-Hop track at 77 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 47% 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 77 BPM, this Hip-Hop track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.
Energy Profile
With 47% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.
Track Character
Minor · 4
4:00
Duration
44%
Mood
-9 dB
Loudness
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Tracks in 9A near 77 BPM
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