Snakes & Ladders

BPM87 Key8AA MinorEnergyPeak timeDrum & Bass

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2:50·Released 2026·

Songs That Mix Well With "Snakes & Ladders" by Shapes

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Snakes & Ladders

Shapes, Gardna

878A

Drum & Bass

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Wilkinson, Amber Van Day

87 BPM·8A·Drum & Bass

Tempo lockSame keyPopular

Same key (8a), keeps the same energy, high drive on both — consider a breather, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Way Up

Javeon, Pola & Bryson, goddard., Lens (UK)

87 BPM·8A·Drum & Bass

Tempo lockSame keyPopular

Same key (8a), energy eases (-8%), similar matched brightness and natural breathing point and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Waiting - VIP

Sub Focus, Kelli-Leigh, Pola & Bryson

87 BPM·8A·Drum & Bass

Tempo lockSame keyPopular

Same key (8a), energy eases (-6%), similar natural breathing point and warm tonal match — smooth blend, takes it darker — seamless blend

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Saviour - Extended Mix

Sharlene Hector, Dimension

87 BPM·8A·Drum & Bass

Tempo lockSame keyPopular

Same key (8a), energy rises (+6%), warm tonal match, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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Never B Mine

Wilkinson, Kioto Bug

87 BPM·8A·Drum & Bass

Tempo lockSame keyPopular

Same key (8a), energy rises (+7%), similar matched brightness and warm tonal match — smooth blend, vibe stays consistent — seamless blend

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About This Track

Snakes & Ladders by Shapes, Gardna is a bass-forward Drum & Bass track at 87 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 81% energy, it delivers peak-time intensity.

Harmonic Context

At 8A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 87 BPM, this Drum & Bass track is built for peak time — high intensity, full commitment.

Energy Profile

With 81% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy81%

Drive57%

Groove40%

Brightness73%

Bass Weight74%

Tempo87 BPM

Key8A

Minor · 9

2:50

Duration

49%

Mood

-10 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Shapes

Shapes is a UK garage and bassline producer working within the contemporary dance music underground. Their work engages with the rhythmic and textural possibilities of the genre's core sound design.

Median BPM: 134
Top key: 8A · A Minor
Active: 2018
Tracks: 3

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