Why?

Richie Lakes

BPM127 Key9AE MinorEnergySustainerDeep House

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6:17·Released 2025·

Songs That Mix Well With "Why?" by Richie Lakes

Discover harmonic, tempo, and energy-matched tracks that blend smoothly with this Deep House tune. Every match below is DJ-ready and scored for mix compatibility.

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Why?

Richie Lakes

1279A

Deep House

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Breather

Chris Stussy, S.A.M.

125 BPM·9A·Deep House

-2 BPMSame keyPopular

Same key (9a), keeps the same energy, warm tonal match, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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Gotta Be

Kellie Allen

128 BPM·9A·Deep House

Tempo lockSame keyPopular

Same key (9a), keeps the same energy, brightness contrast — use a filter sweep, takes it darker — seamless blend

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Go - Extended Mix

Chris Stussy, Moby

128 BPM·9A·Deep House

Tempo lockSame keyPopular

Same key (9a), keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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My New Kicks

Ken Kelly, Botez

127 BPM·8A·Deep House

Tempo lockAdjacentPopular

Adjacent key (8a), keeps the same energy, warm tonal match, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Midtown Playground

Chris Stussy

130 BPM·9A·Deep House

+3 BPMSame keyPopular

Same key (9a), keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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About This Track

Why? by Richie Lakes is a bass-heavy Deep House track at 127 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 47% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.