Zeds Dead
Canadian electronic music duo
- Base
- Canada
- Active
- Since 2009
- Listeners
- 640K
- Sound
Sonic signature
159 analyzedZeds Dead is a high-energy dubstep artist from Canada. Zeds's catalogue here runs a wide 83-170 BPM band (median 128). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 24 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 10A, 8A, 10B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2007 to 2026. Since 2010 the energy has softened from 90 to 68 out of 100. The catalogue traces a label journey from SoundCloud to Deadbeats. More harmonically varied than 95% of dubstep artists.
- Energy:
- more restrained than 82% of dubstep artists
- Tempo:
- slower than 82% of dubstep artists
- Reach:
- bigger than 77% of dubstep artists
Plays across 24 of 24 keys, 53% in minor, most often 10A, 8A, 10B. Genre DNA leans 38% Dubstep, then Drum N Bass.
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.
- Armin van Buuren24 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 81
- Sarah de Warren24 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 79
- Skrillex23 keys · 132 BPM · NRG 81
- Downlink19 keys · 128 BPM · NRG 88
Set builder
A set arc from Zeds's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Zeds's catalogue.
Best known
In Your Head
7B · 62/100 popularity
Hardest
Stars Tonight (BIICLA remix)
1A · energy 100/100
Latest
Angel 2
2B · 2026
Deepest cut
Rude Boy - Union Remix
10A · 87 BPM
Discography
187 tracks · 159 analyzed
About
Zeds Dead is a Canadian electronic music duo from Toronto consisting of Dylan Mamid, also known as DC, and Zachary Rapp-Rovan, also known as Hooks. The duo rose to prominence releasing original music and remixes from 2009 to 2010 before becoming a staple on the international touring circuit thereafter. They explore a diverse variety of genres that combine aspects of dubstep, UK garage, house, electro house, hip-hop, glitch, drum and bass, and more.
FAQ
- What genre is Zeds Dead?
- Zeds Dead plays mostly dubstep, with drum n bass, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Zeds Dead play at?
- Zeds Dead's tracks here sit mostly between 83 and 170 BPM, with a median around 128.
- What key does Zeds Dead play in?
- Across 159 analyzed tracks, Zeds Dead favours 10A, 8A, 10B, and 53% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Zeds Dead based?
- Zeds Dead is based in Canada and has been active since 2009.
- What labels has Zeds Dead released on?
- Zeds Dead has releases associated with Deadbeats, SoundCloud, Mad Decent, Ultra Records.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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Methodology
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Measured, not guessed
Every BPM, key and energy figure on this profile is computed from the actual recordings, not estimated or copied from a third-party API.
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Kept current
Catalogue last updated July 2026.
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