TuneLab
K[9]*
Keep Hush Live London: Play Piem Takeover
London’s Play Piem Takeover at Keep Hush Live, and K[9]* is here to provide the soundtrack for when the dancefloor needs a breather but the vibes must continue. This hip-hop DJ set is for those of us who believe a perfectly blended R&B acapella can be as impactful as a kick drum. The vibe is a backroom chill-out space, low lighting, and a collective exhale.
Technically, it’s a genre-hopping journey averaging 138.4 BPM, with keys like 3B and 10B providing a moody, soulful backbone. The energy is balanced between lows at 0.4308 and mids at 0.4764, allowing vocals and melodies to shine, while highs at 0.0922 add crispness. The mixing is smooth and narrative-driven, with blends that feel like turning pages in a diary.
Crate digger highlights: Frank Ocean’s “Swim Good” is a melancholic, beautiful opener, but the peak is PinkPantheress’s “Nice to meet you” with Central Cee—a viral, garage-infused moment. The Internet’s “Girl” with KAYTRANADA is a smooth, jazzy interlude, and Brent Faiyaz’s “Clouded” brings modern R&B depth. The journey starts with the wistful “Swim Good,” builds to the catchy climax of “Nice to meet you,” and closes on the hazy, psychedelic rap of Travis Scott’s “HOUSTONFORNICATION.” Twenty tracks for when the party needs soul, not just sweat.