The old ways

Rufus!

BPM88 Key5BE♭ MajorEnergyBuilder140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime

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5:36·Released 2021·

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The old ways

Rufus!

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140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime

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88 BPM·5B·140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime

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Same key (5b), keeps the same energy, vibe stays consistent, matching groove feel — seamless blend

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87 BPM·5B·140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime

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86 BPM·6B·140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime

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Adjacent key (6b), keeps the same energy, brightness contrast — use a filter sweep, minor tempo adjustment needed — seamless blend

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Reece Rosé, Sim Ply Put

88 BPM·6A·140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime

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Alix Perez, Tsuruda

85 BPM·4A·140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime

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About This Track

The old ways by Rufus! is a bass-heavy 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime track at 88 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 55% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.

Harmonic Context

At 5B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 88 BPM, this 140 / Deep Dubstep / Grime track works as an energy builder, pushing the set forward toward a peak.

Energy Profile

With 55% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy55%

Drive45%

Groove22%

Brightness4%

Bass Weight100%

Tempo88 BPM

Key5B

Major · 3

5:36

Duration

38%

Mood

-8 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Rufus!

Rufus! is a producer working in deep dubstep and grime, crafting atmospheric, bass-heavy compositions that draw from UK underground electronic music traditions.

Median BPM: 140
Top key: 12B · E Major
Tracks: 9

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