Black Steel

Tricky
Maxinquaye (1995)
Moderate 90 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilitymedium
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: The song features a haunting atmosphere with layered instrumentation and dynamic vocal delivery, creating an immersive listening experience.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsmild
Repetitive Micro-soundsmild

A dark and atmospheric track that combines elements of hip-hop and trip-hop with introspective lyrics.

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Moods: heavy, introspective, melancholy

Traditions: trip-hop

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