Song Cry

Jay-Z

BPM90 Key6AG MinorEnergyWarm-upHip-Hop

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5:02·Released 2026·

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Song Cry

Jay-Z

906A

Hip-Hop

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92 BPM·6A·Hip-Hop

+2 BPMSame keyPopularSame era

Same key (6a), energy rises (+10%), matched brightness, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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Do For Love

2Pac

95 BPM·6A·Hip-Hop

Wide BPMSame keyPopularSame era

Same key (6a), keeps the same energy, warm tonal match, notable tempo gap – plan the handover — seamless blend

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Love The Way You Lie

Eminem, Rihanna

87 BPM·6B·Hip-Hop

-3 BPMParallelPopularSame era

Adjacent key (6b), keeps the same energy, minor tempo adjustment needed, brightens the mood — seamless blend

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Good Flirts

Kendrick Lamar, Baby Keem, Momo Boyd

87 BPM·7A·Hip-Hop

-3 BPMAdjacentPopularRelated artist

Adjacent key (7a), keeps the same energy, brightness contrast — use a filter sweep, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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Not Afraid

Eminem

85 BPM·5B·Hip-Hop

Wide BPMPopularSame era

Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, keeps the same energy, warm tonal match, notable tempo gap – plan the handover — seamless blend

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About This Track

Song Cry by Jay-Z is a bass-forward Hip-Hop track at 90 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 35% energy, it suits warm-up and opening slots, setting the tone before the energy climbs.

Harmonic Context

At 6A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 90 BPM, this Hip-Hop track suits warm-up and opening sets, easing the room in.

Energy Profile

With 35% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy35%

Drive42%

Groove50%

Brightness99%

Bass Weight74%

Tempo90 BPM

Key6A

Minor · 7

5:02

Duration

50%

Mood

-12 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: 92
Top key: 2A · E♭ Minor
Active: 1995–2019
Tracks: 24

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