Pop · 1970
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
The Tokens
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About this track.
The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens is a bass-forward Pop track at 125 BPM with moderate drive and balanced groove. At 28% energy, it suits warm-up and opening slots, setting the tone before the energy climbs.
Released 1 Jan 1970 · 2:33 · 46% mood · -19 dB loudness
The feel
The warmth is the story here — 100% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
28% energy places it in the warm-up — setting the room up before the climb.
Quick answers.
What BPM is The Lion Sleeps Tonight?
125 BPM — squarely in pop territory, mixable within roughly 120–130 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is The Lion Sleeps Tonight in?
F Major — 7B on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 7A, 6B and 8B.
What mixes well with The Lion Sleeps Tonight?
Tracks in 7B, 7A, 6B or 8B between ~120–130 BPM.
Where does The Lion Sleeps Tonight fit in a DJ set?
Warm-up and opener — 28% energy with a steady groove sets the tone before the energy climbs.
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