Dubstep: BPM, keys and energy

Dubstep, born in London in the early 2000s, is played fast but felt at half time, with a snare on the third beat. It's one of the genres analyzers most often read at double or half. That same factor of two makes it a good neighbor for trap and drum & bass.

Median tempo

140.3 BPM

Typical range

137.3 to 150 BPM

Tracks analyzed

301

Vocal tracks

75%

Most common key

9A

Most common energy

energetic

Tempo distribution

26% of tracks were read by the analysis at double, half or two-thirds of their perceived tempo. They're counted here at their perceived tempo. Why?

Most common keys

93% of tracks are in minor (A keys), compared with 87% across the whole catalog.

• 9A E minor14%
• 2A E♭ minor14%
• 7A D minor13%
• 1A A♭ minor (G♯ minor)10%
• 4A F minor10%
• 6A G minor8.3%
• 11A F♯ minor5.6%
• 3A B♭ minor4.3%

Track energy

• very laid-back6%
• laid-back7%
• moderate16%
• energetic48%
• intense23%

Tracks to listen to

1. I'm Good (Blue)David Guetta & Bebe Rexha140.1 BPM6A
2. Harlem Shake (Trinist Remix)Baauer139.7 BPM1A
3. Domino X Friday Night (Ian Sndrz Vip Mashup)Retrovision, Jeonghyeon X Jessie J150.4 BPM9A
4. Take Over Control (Phrva Flip) (Clean)Afrojack, Eva Simons139.7 BPM12A
5. Scared To Be Lonely (Gram & Slick Remix) (Clean)Martin Garrix, Dua Lipa145 BPM5A
6. Stay Alive (Original Mix)Dr. Ushūu, Deathflore145.2 BPM6A
7. Game Over (Original Mix)Chibs140.1 BPM6A
8. Where Have You Been (Gunpoint Reload) (Clean)Rihanna139.9 BPM1A
9. Nobody Can Stop Richard Finger (Levity Remix)Levity149.3 BPM6A
10. Kiss Kiss (Guala Bass Flip) (Clean)T-Pain, Chris Brown140.2 BPM2A
11. Time To Play (Original Mix)Criso139.7 BPM6A
12. Gucci Gang (Overeazy Flip)Lil Pump141 BPM2A

Dubstep on Nocti Pool (301 tracks)

Genres with a similar tempo

• Trance 140.1 BPM
• Techno 138 BPM
• UK Garage 136.2 BPM
• Psy Trance 144.8 BPM

Figures calculated from the Nocti Pool catalog as of October 14, 2026.