R&B · 2008
Like a Tattoo
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About this track.
Like a Tattoo by Sade is a bass-forward R&B track at 136 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 40% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving.
Released 20 May 2008 · 3:38 · 50% mood · -17 dB loudness
The feel
The warmth is the story here — 100% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
40% energy places it in the build — the stretch where you're winning the floor, not rewarding it yet.
About Sade.
Sade is a British-Nigerian singer and songwriter known for her smooth, sophisticated approach to soul and R&B. Her distinctive contralto voice and minimalist production style have defined her work across multiple…
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Quick answers.
What BPM is Like a Tattoo?
136 BPM — squarely in r&b territory, mixable within roughly 131–141 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Like a Tattoo in?
E♭ Major — 5B on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 5A, 4B and 6B.
What mixes well with Like a Tattoo?
Tracks in 5B, 5A, 4B or 6B between ~131–141 BPM.
Where does Like a Tattoo fit in a DJ set?
Groove sustainer — 40% energy keeps momentum without forcing the energy up. Ideal in the stretches between peaks.
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