Pop · 2007
Apologize
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About this track.
Apologize by Timbaland, OneRepublic is a bass-heavy, groove-locked Pop track at 117 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 43% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving.
Released 1 Jan 2007 · 3:04 · 55% mood · -11 dB loudness
The feel
The bass weight is the story here — 82% puts it in the top tier of the catalog. Lead with it.
Where it lives in a set
43% energy places it in the build — the stretch where you're winning the floor, not rewarding it yet.
About Timbaland.
Timbaland is a Grammy-winning producer and rapper known for his innovative production style that blends hip-hop, R&B, and pop. He rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his distinctive sound, characterized by…
119
Median BPM
1A
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2007–2026
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Quick answers.
What BPM is Apologize?
117 BPM — squarely in pop territory, mixable within roughly 112–122 BPM without pitch artefacts.
What key is Apologize in?
E♭ Major — 5B on the Camelot wheel. Harmonically compatible with 5A, 4B and 6B.
What mixes well with Apologize?
Tracks in 5B, 5A, 4B or 6B between ~112–122 BPM.
Where does Apologize fit in a DJ set?
Groove sustainer — 43% energy with strong groove keeps momentum without forcing the energy up. Ideal in the stretches between peaks.
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