Nu Disco / Disco · 2011
Smooth Operator - 2011 Remastered
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About this track.
Smooth Operator - 2011 Remastered by Sade is a bass-forward, groove-locked Nu Disco / Disco track at 119 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 35% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving.
Released 29 Apr 2011 · 4:16 · 52% mood · -12 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
35% 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…
119
Median BPM
7A
Top key
1984–2015
Active
9
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Quick answers.
What BPM is Smooth Operator - 2011 Remastered?
119 BPM — squarely in nu disco / disco territory, mixable within roughly 114–124 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Smooth Operator - 2011 Remastered in?
D Minor — 7A on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 7B, 6A and 8A.
What mixes well with Smooth Operator - 2011 Remastered?
Tracks in 7A, 7B, 6A or 8A between ~114–124 BPM.
Where does Smooth Operator - 2011 Remastered fit in a DJ set?
Groove sustainer — 35% energy with strong groove keeps momentum without forcing the energy up. Ideal in the stretches between peaks.
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