Iron Sharpens Iron

Shades

BPM81 Key8AA MinorEnergyBuilderBass / ClubHalftime

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2:34·Released 2019·

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About This Track

Iron Sharpens Iron by Shades is a bass-heavy Bass / Club / Halftime track at 81 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 67% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.