King of Rock

Run DMC

BPM98 Key8AA MinorEnergyWarm-upTrap / Future Bass

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5:13·Released 2002·

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King of Rock

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988A

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About This Track

King of Rock by Run DMC is a bass-forward Trap / Future Bass track at 98 BPM with low drive and balanced groove. At 20% energy, it suits warm-up and opening slots, setting the tone before the energy climbs.

Harmonic Context

At 8A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 98 BPM, this Trap / Future Bass track suits warm-up and opening sets, easing the room in.

Energy Profile

With 20% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy20%

Drive35%

Groove64%

Brightness69%

Bass Weight72%

Tempo98 BPM

Key8A

Minor · 9

5:13

Duration

45%

Mood

-18 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Run DMC

Run-DMC were a hip-hop group from Hollis, Queens, known for pioneering the fusion of rap with rock elements and helping bring hip-hop into the mainstream during the 1980s.

Median BPM: 106
Top key: 8A · A Minor
Active: 1986–1987
Tracks: 3

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