PAWSA

PAWSA is a driving tech house artist from London. PAWSA's catalogue here runs a 121-137 BPM band (median 128). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 19 of 24 keys, with 60% of it in major keys, most often 9B, 10A, 8B. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The tracks here span 2014 to 2026. Since 2014 the typical tempo has climbed from 124 to 130 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from CircoLoco Records to PAWZ. Groovier than 93% of tech house artists.

Reach:

bigger than 92% of tech house artists

Tempo:

faster than 88% of tech house artists

Harmonic focus:

more harmonically focused than 75% of tech house artists

Plays across 19 of 24 keys, 40% in minor, most often 9B, 10A, 8B. Genre DNA leans 47% Tech House, then House.

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.

• Dubfire18 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 70
• Rich NxT17 keys · 127 BPM · NRG 72
• Enzo Siragusa17 keys · 127 BPM · NRG 68
• Format:B19 keys · 125 BPM · NRG 71

Set builder

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

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from PAWSA's catalogue.

• Best knownDirty Cash (Money Talks) (extended mix)80/100 popularity
• HardestGet Downenergy 99/100
• LatestRide On Me2026
• Deepest cutThe Narcissist - Original Mix123 BPM

About

David Esekhile, known professionally as PAWSA, is a British DJ and record producer from London, England. Specialising in tech house, he is known for a number of chart hits, international touring, and being the co-founder of Solid Grooves Records. PAWSA has toured internationally, particularly around Europe, and had a summer residency at Sankeys Ibiza. His music has been called "inventive tech house with an old school vibe".

FAQ

What genre is PAWSA?

PAWSA plays mostly tech house, with house, based on their catalogue in the directory.

What BPM does PAWSA play at?

PAWSA's tracks here sit mostly between 121 and 137 BPM, with a median around 128.

What key does PAWSA play in?

Across 131 analyzed tracks, PAWSA favours 9B, 10A, 8B, and 40% of the catalogue is in minor keys.

Where is PAWSA based?

PAWSA is based in London and has been active since 2015.

What labels has PAWSA released on?

PAWSA has releases associated with PAWZ, CircoLoco Records, [no label], Altra Moda Music.