Rude Boy

Rihanna

BPM87 Key2AE♭ MinorEnergySustainerPop

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3:42·Released 2009·

Songs That Mix Well With "Rude Boy" by Rihanna

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Rude Boy

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Keeps the same energy, similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, minor tempo adjustment needed, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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TIT FOR TAT

Tate McRae

84 BPM·1B·Pop

-3 BPMPopularDJ-approved

Creative key move – mix quickly or use effects, energy rises (+6%), minor tempo adjustment needed, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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84 BPM·2A·R&B

-3 BPMSame keyPopularRelated artist

Same key (2a), keeps the same energy, brightness contrast — use a filter sweep, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper

87 BPM·2B·Pop

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Adjacent key (2b), energy eases (-12%), warm tonal match, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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About This Track

Rude Boy by Rihanna is a bass-forward Pop track at 87 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 52% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 2A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 87 BPM, this Pop track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 52% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy52%

Drive54%

Groove46%

Brightness97%

Bass Weight74%

Tempo87 BPM

Key2A

Minor · 3

3:42

Duration

50%

Mood

-11 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Rihanna

Rihanna is a Barbadian pop and R&B artist who rose to international prominence in the mid-2000s with hits including "Umbrella," "Disturbia," and "We Found Love." Her discography spans multiple Grammy-winning albums and…

Median BPM: 126
Top key: 11A · F♯ Minor
Active: 2005–2015
Tracks: 15

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