150–180 BPM Makina Favorites: 12 Anthems Fans Never Skip

A “makina favorite” is a fan-picked mákina track, usually an anthemic, high-BPM tune such as Chimo Bayo’s classics, EX-3’s early singles, or Newton’s “Streamline.” Fans gravitate toward these songs because mákina runs at roughly 150 to 180 beats per minute with hooks built to peak on a packed dance floor, not to fade into the background.

TL;DR:

• Mákina favorites are typically tracks from the early 1990s Spanish scene or the North East England rave culture, with some tracks originating from unofficial remixes and mixtapes.
• The genre’s most recognizable songs include Chimo Bayo’s “Así me gusta a mí,” EX-3’s “Extres,” and Newton’s “Streamline,” which serve as accessible entry points for newcomers.
• Tracks usually circulate through mixtapes and compilations rather than mainstream streaming services, making sourcing high-quality versions often require careful verification.
• Mákina’s high tempo of 150 to 180 BPM is a key factor in its energetic appeal, originating from Valencia’s intensive dance scenes and spreading through regional rave networks.
• A well-constructed playlist should start at lower tempos, gradually increase the pace, and strategically include vocal tracks sparingly to maintain energy and flow.

Table of Contents

• Tracks fans keep coming back to
• The names behind the anthems
• Why these songs became the ones everyone remembers
• Building a makina favorites playlist that actually flows
• Why we put this list together
• Where to verify the history yourself
• Where CarPulse fits if you’re shopping for your next car
• Sources
• FAQ

Tracks fans keep coming back to

Mákina favorites tend to cluster around two moments: the genre’s first wave out of Spain in the early 1990s, and a second life in North East England raves and mixtapes through the 2000s. Both eras produced tracks that stuck, mostly because the melodies were simple enough to shout along to and fast enough to demand movement.

The list below draws on tracks repeatedly named in scene histories and genre write-ups, spanning early originals through revival-era staples still played at makina nights today.

1. Chimo Bayo, “Así me gusta a mí”: an early 1990s original often cited as one of the tracks that defined the genre’s rise out of Spain, built on a shouted vocal hook that turned it into a floor-filler.
2. EX-3, “Extres”: one of the genre’s most referenced early singles, prized for a driving synth line that fans still request at revival sets.
3. EX-3, “Ex-P-Cial”: a companion release from the same act, remembered for a stripped-back build that rewards patient DJs willing to let the tension sit before the drop.
4. Newton, “Streamline”: a track commonly named alongside Chimo Bayo and EX-3 as a recognizable entry point for new listeners, and often the first tune played to explain the genre to someone unfamiliar with it.
5. Chimo Bayo’s broader catalog: several follow-up singles from the same period circulate in compilations, giving newcomers a natural next step once “Así me gusta a mí” hooks them.
6. Early Valencia-era bootleg edits: unofficial remixes from the original Spanish scene still turn up on mixtape rips, valued for rougher, faster edits of tracks that later got smoothed out in official pressings.
7. North East England mixtape staples: tracks distributed through local mixtape culture rather than formal release, many now hard to trace to an original credit but instantly recognizable to anyone who grew up on regional rave tapes.
8. Monta Musica label cuts: releases tied to the label that helped keep mákina in circulation in the UK scene, often found bundled into compilation sets rather than as standalone singles.
9. Bit Music-associated tracks: another scene label whose catalog shows up frequently in makina best-of compilations, usually favored for cleaner production than the mixtape-only cuts.
10. Revival-era anthems from the 2010s: newer productions made specifically for makina nights and festivals, built to sit comfortably next to 1990s originals in a set without breaking the energy.
11. Vocal-hook remix edits: later reworkings of early tracks that swap in cleaner mixes while keeping the original hook intact, popular with DJs who want familiarity without the audio quality of a decades-old tape rip.
12. MC-tagged versions of classic cuts: variants with a local MC layered over the original track, common in North East sets and treated as a regional flavor rather than a separate song.

Most of these turn up in genre compilations, mixtape archives, or festival sets rather than on mainstream streaming catalogs, so tracking down a clean copy sometimes takes more digging than a simple search. That scavenger hunt is part of the culture: trading a well-sourced rip of an EX-3 single carries its own small status among makina fans.

The names behind the anthems

A handful of artists and labels show up again and again in any serious makina favorites list. Knowing who made what helps you build a playlist with real range instead of five versions of the same sound.

• Chimo Bayo: one of the artists most closely tied to mákina’s early 1990s breakout, best known for “Así me gusta a mí,” a track still treated as a genre reference point.
• EX-3: the act behind “Extres” and “Ex-P-Cial,” two singles frequently named among the genre’s foundational releases.
• Newton: linked to “Streamline,” a track commonly grouped with the Chimo Bayo and EX-3 catalog as an easy starting point for new listeners.
• Monta Musica: a label tied to the North East England scene’s distribution of mákina through the 2000s, helping certain tracks reach audiences well beyond Spain.
• Bit Music: another scene-adjacent label whose releases regularly appear in makina compilation sets.

Look for compilations and mixes that credit the original label or artist rather than an anonymous upload. Rips pulled from decades-old mixtapes often carry pitched-up tempos, dropped intros, or mislabeled track names, so cross-check a suspicious upload against at least one other source before adding it to a shareable playlist.

Pro Tip: When two uploads of the same track sound noticeably different in pitch or length, trust the one that credits a label or compilation over the one with a generic file name.

Why these songs became the ones everyone remembers

Mákina’s tempo is the first thing that separates a favorite from a filler track. The genre sits in a range of about 150 to 180 beats per minute, which is fast enough to force constant movement, blending elements of happy hardcore, bouncy techno, hard trance, and Eurodance into something distinct from any single parent genre.

Mákina runs at roughly 150 to 180 BPM, a tempo range that separates it from slower house and techno styles and explains why favorite tracks tend to hit hardest on a packed floor rather than in a quiet room.

The genre’s roots trace to Spain’s Ruta del Bakalao scene around Valencia in the early 1990s, where clubs ran through the night and DJs pushed tempos faster than most of Europe’s dance floors were used to. That intensity traveled. Scene reporting on North East England traces how mákina crossed from Spain into a lasting regional scene, kept alive through mixtapes, local labels like Monta Musica, and regular rave nights that ran well into the 2000s. Local shops in that scene reportedly moved mixtapes by the hundreds each week, a distribution model that had far more to do with turning a handful of tracks into anthems than any official chart ever did.

Communal events did the rest of the work. Festivals such as LOVE MAKINA keep legacy tracks in rotation by pairing original-era artists with newer producers on the same bill. This is part of why a 1990s single can still land as hard today as a 2020s production. A rave doesn’t care when a track was made. It cares whether the room moves when the hook hits, and that filtering process, repeated over three decades of parties, is basically how the favorites list writes itself.

Building a makina favorites playlist that actually flows

A good makina playlist isn’t a random pile of anthems, it’s a sequence built around tempo and tension. Get the order wrong and even a room full of favorites falls flat.

1. Open around 150 to 155 BPM: start near the lower end of the genre’s range so listeners ease in rather than getting hit with peak energy before they’re ready.
2. Climb gradually toward 170 to 180 BPM: save the fastest, hardest-hitting tracks for the middle stretch, where the room is warmed up and ready for the peak.
3. Use MC or lyric-heavy tracks sparingly: one or two vocal-driven cuts break up a set nicely, but stacking several in a row kills momentum fast.
4. Drop in a short breakdown track between peak-energy songs to give listeners a breath before building again.
5. Verify each track before adding it: cross-check titles and artist credits against a second source, since mixtape-era rips are frequently mislabeled.
6. Write a short, honest playlist description: note the era and scene each track comes from rather than just listing titles.
7. Test the sequence at a small gathering first: a living-room test run reveals dead spots in the energy curve faster than listening alone ever will.

Pro Tip: Sequence by felt energy first and BPM second: two tracks at the same tempo can hit completely differently depending on how the melody builds.

Credit the labels and artists behind each track in your playlist notes when you know them. Mákina has always traveled through mixtapes and word of mouth more than official charts, and that informal history is worth preserving accurately rather than letting tracks circulate as anonymous files.

Why we put this list together

This guide grew out of scene reporting and genre history rather than a lab test or a survey, which is the honest way to approach a topic built on decades of mixtapes, raves, and word of mouth. The track list and artist notes above were checked against genre reference pages and North East England scene coverage rather than pulled from unverified social posts.

Makina survives because the people who loved it in a Valencia club in 1993 are still the ones burning mixtapes and building festival lineups in 2026.

Our editorial team follows the culture around vehicles and communities including the music scenes tied to car culture and regional nightlife. This piece was put together by Henri, a contributor at CarPulse. For readers curious about our other editorial work, we cover practical guides like how to check a car’s history before buying and comparisons such as electric versus hybrid cars, alongside live listings on our main marketplace.

— Henri

Where to verify the history yourself

For readers who want to dig further into mákina’s background or double-check a track credit, these are the sources this guide leaned on.

• Mákina on Wikipedia: genre definition, tempo range, and stylistic origins.
• Skiddle’s history of makina in North East England: mixtape culture and regional scene development.
• Dance Policy’s history of makina: Valencia origins and festival-driven revival.

Where CarPulse fits if you’re shopping for your next car

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Sources

• Mákina — Wikipedia
• Makina and the North East: From Import to Institution — Skiddle
• The History of Makina — Dance Policy

FAQ

What exactly counts as a makina favorite?

A makina favorite is a mákina track that fans repeatedly single out as a genre highlight, usually because of its melody, tempo, or the moment it defines in the scene’s history. Tracks like Chimo Bayo’s classics, EX-3’s early singles, and Newton’s “Streamline” are commonly cited examples.

Which tracks should a beginner start with?

Chimo Bayo’s “Así me gusta a mí,” EX-3’s “Extres,” and Newton’s “Streamline” are frequently named as accessible entry points into the genre. All three show up repeatedly in genre history and reference pages as foundational tracks.

Where can I find these tracks to listen to?

Many mákina classics circulate through genre compilations, mixtape archives, and label-credited uploads rather than mainstream streaming catalogs. Checking a track against a second source or a labeled compilation helps confirm you’re hearing an accurate version rather than a mislabeled rip.

How is mákina different from hardcore or hard trance?

Mákina is generally classified as a subgenre of hardcore techno, but it blends happy hardcore, bouncy techno, hard trance, and Eurodance into a distinct sound rather than sitting squarely in any one of those styles. Its tempo range of roughly 150 to 180 BPM overlaps with hard trance but tends to lean faster and more melodic than straightforward hardcore.

Why did mákina become popular in North East England specifically?

The genre spread through that region primarily via mixtape distribution, local labels such as Monta Musica, and regular rave nights that kept the sound in circulation well into the 2000s. Scene reporting on the region describes local shops moving mixtapes by the hundreds each week during that period.