I Heard It Through The Grapevine

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3:04·Released 1991·

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I Heard It Through The Grapevine

The Temptations

1158B

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About This Track

I Heard It Through The Grapevine by The Temptations is a bass-forward R&B track at 115 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 18% energy, it suits warm-up and opening slots, setting the tone before the energy climbs.

Harmonic Context

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

Rhythmic Foundation

At 115 BPM, this R&B track suits warm-up and opening sets, easing the room in.

Energy Profile

With 18% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy18%

Drive41%

Groove59%

Brightness26%

Bass Weight70%

Tempo115 BPM

Key8B

Major · 0

3:04

Duration

45%

Mood

-22 dB

Loudness

About this artist

The Temptations

The Temptations are an American R&B group known for their smooth vocal harmonies and choreographed performances. Formed in Detroit, they became one of the most influential acts in soul and R&B music, with a catalog…

Median BPM: 112
Top key: 7A · D Minor
Active: 1982–1998
Tracks: 3

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