Makin' A Living

The African Dream

BPM118 Key8AA MinorEnergySustainerDance

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5:45·Released 2021·

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Makin' A Living

The African Dream

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115 BPM·8A·Dance

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118 BPM·9A·Dance

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About This Track

Makin' A Living by The African Dream is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Dance track at 118 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 37% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.