Drum & Bass · 2015
In the Area
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About this track.
In the Area by Krakota, Lifford is a bass-heavy Drum & Bass track at 87 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 55% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving.
Released 2 Oct 2015 · 4:57 · 52% mood · -11 dB loudness
The feel
The bass weight is the story here — 86% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
55% energy places it in the build — the stretch where you're winning the floor, not rewarding it yet.
About Krakota.
Krakota is a drum and bass producer known for intricate breakbeats and atmospheric sound design. His work spans the deeper and more technical end of the drum and bass spectrum, with releases across various independent…
87
Median BPM
4A
Top key
2011–2025
Active
24
Tracks
Quick answers.
What BPM is In the Area?
87 BPM — squarely in drum & bass territory, mixable within roughly 82–92 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is In the Area in?
F♯ Major — 2B on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 2A, 1B and 3B.
What mixes well with In the Area?
Tracks in 2B, 2A, 1B or 3B between ~82–92 BPM.
Where does In the Area fit in a DJ set?
Groove sustainer — 55% energy keeps momentum without forcing the energy up. Ideal in the stretches between peaks.
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