Soul · 1961
Hit the Road Jack
Ray Charles
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About this track.
Hit the Road Jack by Ray Charles is a Soul / R&B track at 87 BPM with low drive and strong groove. At 27% energy, it suits warm-up and opening slots, setting the tone before the energy climbs.
Released 16 Aug 1961 · 1:57 · 50% mood · -16 dB loudness
The feel
The warmth is the story here — 96% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
27% energy places it in the warm-up — setting the room up before the climb.
Quick answers.
What BPM is Hit the Road Jack?
87 BPM — squarely in soul territory, mixable within roughly 82–92 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Hit the Road Jack in?
A♭ Minor — 1A on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 1B, 12A and 2A.
What mixes well with Hit the Road Jack?
Tracks in 1A, 1B, 12A or 2A between ~82–92 BPM.
Where does Hit the Road Jack fit in a DJ set?
Warm-up and opener — 27% energy with strong groove sets the tone before the energy climbs.
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