Pop · 2011
The Time (Dirty Bit)
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About this track.
The Time (Dirty Bit) by The Black Eyed Peas is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Pop track at 128 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 50% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving.
Released 8 Feb 2011 · 5:07 · 54% mood · -13 dB loudness
The feel
The groove is the story here — 93% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
50% energy places it in the build — the stretch where you're winning the floor, not rewarding it yet.
About The Black Eyed Peas.
The Black Eyed Peas are a pop group known for blending hip-hop, dance, and electronic music into radio-friendly hits. The Los Angeles-based ensemble built a major commercial presence in the 2000s with their energetic…
125
Median BPM
12B
Top key
1998–2009
Active
12
Tracks
Quick answers.
What BPM is The Time (Dirty Bit)?
128 BPM — squarely in pop territory, mixable within roughly 123–133 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is The Time (Dirty Bit) in?
E Major — 12B on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 12A, 11B and 1B.
What mixes well with The Time (Dirty Bit)?
Tracks in 12B, 12A, 11B or 1B between ~123–133 BPM.
Where does The Time (Dirty Bit) fit in a DJ set?
Groove sustainer — 50% energy with strong groove keeps momentum without forcing the energy up. Ideal in the stretches between peaks.
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