Top 172 BPM Hip-Hop Songs

At 172 beats per minute, Hip-Hop music takes on a distinctly fast character — think intense drill and crunk with breakneck tempos and explosive energy. Interestingly, 172 BPM has a natural half-time feel at 86 BPM, which means DJs and producers can seamlessly blend tracks between these two tempos. This makes 172 BPM one of the more versatile tempos in the Hip-Hop catalog.

Artists like OSD Tenny, JT Music, Jroa are among the most represented at this tempo, with tracks such as "Letter To Her" and "Join Us for a Bite (feat. Andrea Storm Kaden)" standing out as popular picks. Across our collection of 7 tracks, B Major emerges as the most common key, and the average song length sits at 3:12. These patterns reflect how Hip-Hop producers and songwriters naturally gravitate toward certain musical choices at 172 BPM.

Track lengths at 172 BPM Hip-Hop span a wide range — from "Letter To Her" by OSD Tenny at just 2:05 to "Lose Yourself (From "8 Mile")" by Eminem at 5:26. Whether you need a quick intro clip or a full-length mix, this tempo has options for every use case.