Speed: 95 bpm
Recommended bpm range: 90 to 95 bpm
The DJ's Take: Interesting combo here - legit, soul-infused rap beat, conscious storytelling, and inspired R&B interludes that bring to mind Sam Cooke's A Change Is Gonna Come. I think this has a chance to be a sneaky hit; maybe won't blow up right away, but we could see it creep up the charts at some point in the next few months. Probably better suited for a setting where there's no pressure to make people dance, since the singing parts have no percussion (unless you're an ADDJ mixing one minute cuts).
If you're staying key-compatible, try blending with tracks like:
Express Yourself - N.W.A.
Sexy Love - Ne-Yo
Used To Love You - Gwen Stefani
The Fix - Nelly ft. Jeremih
Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
Fancy - Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX
Creep - TLC
Honey - Mariah Carey
Where The Party At - Jagged Edge
What's Luv - Fat Joe
T.I.'s Ball
Sexy Love - Ne-Yo
Used To Love You - Gwen Stefani
The Fix - Nelly ft. Jeremih
Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye
Fancy - Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX
Creep - TLC
Honey - Mariah Carey
Where The Party At - Jagged Edge
What's Luv - Fat Joe
T.I.'s Ball
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