16BL

16BL is a driving progressive house artist from Netherlands. 16BL's catalogue here runs a wide 107-130 BPM band (median 123). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 24 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 3A, 9B. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2003 to 2026. Since 2005 the typical tempo has eased from 127 to 122 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Focus to Anjunadeep. More restrained than 83% of progressive house artists.

Plays across 24 of 24 keys, 42% in minor, most often 3B, 3A, 9B.

Evolution

Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.

B2B pairings

Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.

• Guy J24 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 67
• Kobana23 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 67
• Lonya23 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 73
• Michael A24 keys · 122 BPM · NRG 73

Set builder

A set arc from 16BL's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from 16BL's catalogue.

• Best knownLie Alone - 16BL Remix48/100 popularity
• HardestVern Para Meenergy 99/100
• LatestCan't Stop Now - Extended Mix2025
• Deepest cutBetween U130 BPM

About

16BL is a progressive house and deep house artist based in Netherlands, active since 2003. Their releases have appeared on Anjunadeep, Focus, Afterglow Deep.

FAQ

What genre is 16BL?

16BL plays mostly progressive house, with deep house, based on their catalogue in the directory.

What BPM does 16BL play at?

16BL's tracks here sit mostly between 107 and 130 BPM, with a median around 123.

What key does 16BL play in?

Across 198 analyzed tracks, 16BL favours 3B, 3A, 9B, and 42% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is 16BL based?

16BL is based in Netherlands and has been active since 2003.

What labels has 16BL released on?

16BL has releases associated with Anjunadeep, Focus, Afterglow Deep, Bits & Pieces.