Bass / Club · 2019
Iron Sharpens Iron
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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.
Released 29 Mar 2019 · 2:34 · 55% mood · -8 dB loudness
The feel
The bass weight is the story here — 100% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
67% energy places it in the build — the stretch where you're winning the floor, not rewarding it yet.
About Shades.
Halftime producer and DJ.
110
Median BPM
8A
Top key
2016–2019
Active
12
Tracks
Quick answers.
What BPM is Iron Sharpens Iron?
81 BPM — squarely in bass / club territory, mixable within roughly 76–86 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Iron Sharpens Iron in?
A Minor — 8A on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 8B, 7A and 9A.
What mixes well with Iron Sharpens Iron?
Tracks in 8A, 8B, 7A or 9A between ~76–86 BPM.
Where does Iron Sharpens Iron fit in a DJ set?
Mid-set energy builder — 67% energy pushes the floor forward without peaking. Save peak-time slots for higher-drive records.
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