Drum & Bass · 2013
Slander
Why these tracks?
Every recommendation is scored across six dimensions — harmonic key, BPM, energy, texture, mood and vocal compatibility — then refined by 4,200 community-rated transitions from real DJs. That's why each match has a chemistry number and a reason, not just a list of tracks in the same key.
Mixing out of this track.
5A → 5A
Same key, ±2 BPM. With 42% groove and heavy bass, long blends work — cut the incoming bass until the switch.
Break The Habit
Sustance · 86 BPM · 5A
93 chemistry
5A → 5B
Relative major — brighter key, same tonal centre. Pair it with a higher-energy record and the floor keeps moving.
Big City Life
Luude · 87 BPM · 5B
88 chemistry
5A → 4A · 6A
Adjacent keys through a breakdown. This one runs 6:04 — the outro gives you a full phrase to work with.
Toxic - Phibes Remix
Phibes · 86 BPM · 4A
91 chemistry
About this track.
Slander by Optiv, BTK is a bass-heavy Drum & Bass track at 87 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 67% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.
Released 25 Feb 2013 · 6:04 · 46% mood · -7 dB loudness
The feel
The bass weight is the story here — 92% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
67% energy places it in the build — the stretch where you're winning the floor, not rewarding it yet.
About Optiv.
Optiv is a drum and bass producer and DJ known for his work within the liquid funk and neurofunk subgenres. His productions are characterized by intricate breakbeats, atmospheric textures, and technical precision.
87
Median BPM
4A
Top key
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Quick answers.
What BPM is Slander?
87 BPM — squarely in drum & bass territory, mixable within roughly 82–92 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Slander in?
C Minor — 5A on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 5B, 4A and 6A.
What mixes well with Slander?
Tracks in 5A, 5B, 4A or 6A between ~82–92 BPM — top matches include Panic Room - Culture Shock Remix by Au/Ra (same key) and Bombalaya - Blooom Remix by DNMO (same key).
Where does Slander fit in a DJ set?
Mid-set energy builder — 67% energy with a steady groove pushes the floor forward without peaking. Save peak-time slots for higher-drive records.
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