Check Mate

Steve Shaden

BPM129 Key8BC MajorEnergyBuilderTechno (Peak Time / Driving)

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5:40·Released 2018·

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Check Mate

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131 BPM·8B·Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

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130 BPM·8B·Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

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About This Track

Check Mate by Steve Shaden is a bass-heavy Techno (Peak Time / Driving) track at 129 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 61% energy, it works as an energy builder — pushing the floor forward without peaking.