Pop · 2012
California Gurls
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About this track.
California Gurls by Snoop Dogg, Katy Perry is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Pop track at 125 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 46% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving.
Released 23 Mar 2012 · 3:54 · 42% mood · -10 dB loudness
The feel
The groove is the story here — 78% puts it in the upper tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
46% energy places it in the build — the stretch where you're winning the floor, not rewarding it yet.
About Snoop Dogg.
Snoop Dogg is a rapper and cultural figure from Long Beach, California who emerged as a central figure in West Coast hip-hop during the 1990s. Known for his laid-back delivery and collaborations with producers like Dr.
101
Median BPM
9A
Top key
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Quick answers.
What BPM is California Gurls?
125 BPM — squarely in pop territory, mixable within roughly 120–130 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is California Gurls in?
D Minor — 7A on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 7B, 6A and 8A.
What mixes well with California Gurls?
Tracks in 7A, 7B, 6A or 8A between ~120–130 BPM.
Where does California Gurls fit in a DJ set?
Groove sustainer — 46% energy with strong groove keeps momentum without forcing the energy up. Ideal in the stretches between peaks.
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