The Reason

Perko

BPM165 Key10BD MajorEnergySustainerBreaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

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4:16·Released 2020·

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The Reason

Perko

16510B

Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

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165 BPM·10A·Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

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164 BPM·11B·Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

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164 BPM·11B·Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

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165 BPM·9B·Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass

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Adjacent key (9b), keeps the same energy, brightness contrast — use a filter sweep, brightens the mood — seamless blend

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About This Track

The Reason by Perko is a bass-heavy Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass track at 165 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 48% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 10B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 165 BPM, this Breaks / Breakbeat / UK Bass track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 48% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy48%

Drive47%

Groove42%

Brightness38%

Bass Weight95%

Tempo165 BPM

Key10B

Major · 2

4:16

Duration

47%

Mood

-10 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Perko

Perko is a producer working in breaks and UK bass, crafting rhythmically complex tracks within the breakbeat tradition. Their work emphasizes intricate drum programming and atmospheric textures characteristic of the…

Median BPM: 138
Top key: 10A · B Minor
Active: 2020
Tracks: 5

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