R&B · 1987
Mr. Telephone Man
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About this track.
Mr. Telephone Man by New Edition is a bass-forward, groove-locked R&B track at 94 BPM with low drive and strong groove. At 16% energy, it suits warm-up and opening slots, setting the tone before the energy climbs.
Released 29 Jun 1987 · 3:59 · 52% mood · -21 dB loudness
The feel
The warmth is the story here — 94% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
16% energy places it in the warm-up — setting the room up before the climb.
About New Edition.
R&B producer and DJ.
98
Median BPM
10B
Top key
1984–1988
Active
3
Tracks
Quick answers.
What BPM is Mr. Telephone Man?
94 BPM — squarely in r&b territory, mixable within roughly 89–99 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Mr. Telephone Man in?
D Major — 10B on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 10A, 9B and 11B.
What mixes well with Mr. Telephone Man?
Tracks in 10B, 10A, 9B or 11B between ~89–99 BPM.
Where does Mr. Telephone Man fit in a DJ set?
Warm-up and opener — 16% energy with strong groove sets the tone before the energy climbs.
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