Beat It
Beat It by Michael Jackson has a tempo of about 139 BPM and is in Eb minor (2A on the Camelot wheel). Beat It came out on 1982-11-29 on Thriller. Its best position on the charts we follow is #15 on YouTube New Zealand · Weekly, and it is on 1 chart today.
Tempo
At 139 BPM this is a fast song, faster than 86% of the songs in our catalogue. Fast tempos like this are common in pop-punk, drum-led rock, some K-pop and Latin urban music. This tempo was checked against Deezer's measurement of the full track.
Key
Eb minor uses the notes Eb – F – Gb – Ab – Bb – Cb – Db. Minor keys tend to sound darker or more emotional, and its relative major, F# major, shares exactly the same notes, which is why the two mix so smoothly.
Energy
We rate its energy 67/100 (upbeat), based on how loud, dense, bright and punchy the preview sounds. It is not an obvious running tempo, but energy matters as much as speed for a playlist.
Songs that mix well with it
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For a smooth harmonic mix, pair it with songs in 2A, 1A, 3A, 2B at a similar tempo.
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About Michael Jackson
American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer (1958–2009). Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. His musical achievements broke American racial barriers and made him a dominant figure worldwide. Through his songs, music videos, concerts, and fashion, he transformed visual performance in popular music, popularizing street dance moves such as the moonwalk, the robot, and the anti-gravity lean. Jackson is often deemed the greatest entertainer of all time. (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA) More about Michael Jackson →
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Questions
What is the BPM of Beat It by Michael Jackson?
About 139 BPM, a fast tempo.
What key is Beat It in?
Eb minor, which is 2A on the Camelot wheel. Its relative major is F# major.
Is Beat It good for running or the gym?
It is not an obvious running tempo, but energy matters as much as speed for a playlist. Its energy is 67/100.
What songs mix well with Beat It?
Songs in 2A, 1A, 3A, 2B between 133 and 145 BPM, see the list on this page.