Sideways

Ulterior Motive

BPM86 Key4AF MinorEnergySustainerDrum & Bass

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4:57·Released 2014·

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581 tracks in our catalog mix well with this Drum & Bass tune — each scored on harmonic key, tempo, and energy. Here are the top 5, DJ-ready.

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About This Track

Sideways by Ulterior Motive is a bass-heavy Drum & Bass track at 86 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 53% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 4A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 86 BPM, this Drum & Bass track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 53% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy53%

Drive50%

Groove28%

Brightness69%

Bass Weight87%

Tempo86 BPM

Key4A

Minor · 5

4:57

Duration

53%

Mood

-9 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Ulterior Motive

Ulterior Motive is a drum and bass producer and DJ known for work within the genre's technical and atmospheric strands. The project has built a presence through releases and performances in the drum and bass community.

Median BPM: 86
Top key: 4A · F Minor
Active: 2013–2019
Tracks: 28

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