Waves

Kanye West

BPM96 Key6BB♭ MajorEnergyBuilderHip-Hop

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3:01·Released 2016·

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About This Track

Waves by Kanye West is a bass-heavy Hip-Hop track at 96 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 66% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.

Harmonic Context

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

Rhythmic Foundation

At 96 BPM, this Hip-Hop track works as an energy builder, pushing the set forward toward a peak.

Energy Profile

With 66% energy and high drive, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy66%

Drive62%

Groove56%

Brightness49%

Bass Weight88%

Tempo96 BPM

Key6B

Major · 10

3:01

Duration

71%

Mood

-10 dB

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