Shoulda Never (feat. USHER)

UsherKehlani

BPM137 Key11BA MajorEnergySustainerR&B

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3:06·Released 2015·

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About This Track

Shoulda Never (feat. USHER) by Usher, Kehlani is a bass-heavy R&B track at 137 BPM with moderate drive and subtle groove. At 45% energy, it works as a mid-set sustainer — enough momentum to keep the floor moving without pushing into peak territory.

Harmonic Context

At 11B, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 137 BPM, this R&B track sits in groove sustainer territory — maintaining momentum without forcing the energy up.

Energy Profile

With 45% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy45%

Drive56%

Groove31%

Brightness63%

Bass Weight77%

Tempo137 BPM

Key11B

Major · 9

3:06

Duration

63%

Mood

-11 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Usher

Usher is an R&B singer and dancer known for his smooth vocal style and choreographed performances. His career spans multiple decades and includes numerous hit singles and albums that have established him as a prominent…

Median BPM: 125
Top key: 6A · G Minor
Active: 1997–2020
Tracks: 10

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