R&B · 2008
Black & Gold
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About this track.
Black & Gold by Sam Sparro is a bass-heavy R&B track at 68 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 52% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving.
Released 1 Apr 2008 · 4:34 · 43% mood · -11 dB loudness
The feel
The bass weight is the story here — 80% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
52% energy places it in the build — the stretch where you're winning the floor, not rewarding it yet.
About Sam Sparro.
Sam Sparro is an Australian electronic musician and producer working in indie dance and electronic pop. His work blends synth-driven melodies with rhythmic production across the late 2000s and 2010s.
122
Median BPM
9A
Top key
2008–2018
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Quick answers.
What BPM is Black & Gold?
68 BPM — squarely in r&b territory, mixable within roughly 63–73 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Black & Gold in?
E Minor — 9A on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 9B, 8A and 10A.
What mixes well with Black & Gold?
Tracks in 9A, 9B, 8A or 10A between ~63–73 BPM.
Where does Black & Gold fit in a DJ set?
Groove sustainer — 52% energy with strong groove keeps momentum without forcing the energy up. Ideal in the stretches between peaks.
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