Svdden Death
DJ and producer from San Jose, California
- Base
- United States
- Active
- Since 2017
- Listeners
- 245K
- Sound
Sonic signature
90 analyzedSvdden Death is a high-energy peak-time riddim artist from United States. Svdden's catalogue here runs a wide 87-150 BPM band (median 137). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 20 of 24 keys, with 67% of it in major keys, most often 3B, 4B, 1B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 2017 to 2026. Since 2017 the typical tempo has eased from 140 to 136 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from VOYD Music to SvddenDeath. Faster than 91% of the directory.
- Energy:
- more energetic than 89% of the directory
- Groove:
- less groove-driven than 85% of the directory
- Reach:
- bigger than 84% of the directory
Plays across 20 of 24 keys, 33% in minor, most often 3B, 4B, 1B.
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.
- 12th Planet17 keys · 137 BPM · NRG 90
- Kai Wachi19 keys · 139 BPM · NRG 81
- Excision19 keys · 135 BPM · NRG 88
- Subtronics20 keys · 140 BPM · NRG 89
Set builder
A set arc from Svdden's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Svdden's catalogue.
Best known
Crusade
8A · 54/100 popularity
Hardest
Ten Toad Anthem
3B · energy 100/100
Latest
ACT Ill (Oolacile remix)
1B · 2025
Deepest cut
Shut 'Em Down
12B · 140 BPM
Discography
101 tracks · 90 analyzed
About
Daniel James "Danny" Howland, better known by his alias Svdden Death, is a Los Angeles DJ and producer from San Jose, California. He is known for his song "Sell Out", a collaboration with American multi-platinum artist Marshmello that peaked on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs at the No. 36 position in early 2019. Howland makes high-energy music that falls into the genre of dubstep and riddim.
FAQ
- What genre is Svdden Death?
- Svdden Death plays mostly riddim, with dubstep, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Svdden Death play at?
- Svdden Death's tracks here sit mostly between 87 and 150 BPM, with a median around 137.
- What key does Svdden Death play in?
- Across 90 analyzed tracks, Svdden Death favours 3B, 4B, 1B, and 33% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Svdden Death based?
- Svdden Death is based in United States and has been active since 2017.
- What labels has Svdden Death released on?
- Svdden Death has releases associated with SvddenDeath, VOYD Music, SVDDEN DEATH Recs, Monstercat.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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Measured, not guessed
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Catalogue last updated July 2026.
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