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Overview

D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN' is a driving instrumental by EB(aka EarBreaker) that debuted in maimai ORANGE PLUS on June 25, 2015. Composed and arranged by EarBreaker, a producer who contributed multiple original tracks to the maimai series, the song rides a steady 140 BPM foundation of distorted synth leads and rock-infused electronic percussion. True to its title's imperative, the track is purely instrumental, with no vocal content; its momentum comes entirely from layered riffing and a relentless beat. The song originally carried the JOYPOLIS in-game genre, tying it to SEGA's theme park branding, and was locked behind a 400 music ticket unlock in ORANGE PLUS. Starting with maimai PiNK it became available by default, and its genre classification shifted over the years, from JOYPOLIS to ORIGINAL & JOYPOLIS, then to ORIGINAL in the early DX era, and finally to the maimai category from DX PLUS onward. The motion graphics were created by MiRA, and the jacket art echoes the star-speckled motif of the title's ✪ characters. D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN' has extended its reach beyond maimai. A recut version, D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN' ~[✪_✪] MIX~, appears in SEGA's CHUNITHM series with its own set of WORLD'S END gimmick charts, and the original track also appears in Rayark's Cytus II. An extended studio version, D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN'(Original MIX), was included on the maimai ジューシー★おとりよせBOX soundtrack and the maimai ALL PERFECT COLLECTiON compilation.

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STD

BASIC
6(6)
223 notesDesigner: -|Tap 200Hold 11Slide 6Break 6
ADVANCED
8(8)
405 notesDesigner: -|Tap 357Hold 31Slide 8Break 9
EXPERT
11+(11.6)
543 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 396Hold 80Slide 52Break 15
Re:MASTER
13(13.5)
669 notesDesigner: 華火職人|Tap 482Hold 24Slide 116Break 47
MASTER
13+(13.8)
802 notesDesigner: Revo@LC|Tap 611Hold 29Slide 143Break 19

Trivia

  • D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN' was originally unlockable in maimai ORANGE PLUS by spending 400 music tickets. From maimai PiNK onward it became available by default with no unlock condition.
  • The song debuted under the JOYPOLIS genre, a category tied to SEGA's indoor theme park brand. It was later reclassified to ORIGINAL & JOYPOLIS (PiNK–FiNALE), then to ORIGINAL (early DX), and finally to the maimai category (DX PLUS onward).
  • An extended version titled D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN'(Original MIX) appears on the maimai ジューシー★おとりよせBOX soundtrack album and the maimai ALL PERFECT COLLECTiON compilation.
  • The CHUNITHM series uses a recut titled D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN' ~[✪_✪] MIX~, which was added to CHUNITHM STAR on February 22, 2018. It received multiple WORLD'S END gimmick charts across subsequent CHUNITHM versions.
  • A Re:Master chart was added to maimai DX Splash on November 5, 2020, more than five years after the song's original debut. It was designed by 華火職人 (Kanon Oguni) and is rated level 13 with a 13.5 constant.
  • The song's animation/movie was produced by MiRA, whose visual work accompanies the track in-game.
  • An UTAGE (宴) chart titled 覚 (Remember) was added in maimai MURASAKi PLUS on November 21, 2017. Its subtitle, なぞる順番を覚えるゲーム(応用編), translates to 'Game of memorizing the tracing order (advanced edition),' indicating a gimmick that tests a player's ability to remember note sequences.
  • D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN' also appears in Rayark's Cytus II, making it one of the few tracks to bridge SEGA's maimai series with the broader rhythm game ecosystem.
  • The Master chart (level 13+, constant 13.8) was designed by Revo@LC, while the Expert chart (level 11+, constant 11.6) was designed by はっぴー (Happy). The Re:Master (level 13, constant 13.5) was designed by 華火職人.

FAQ

Who composed D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN'?
D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN' was composed and arranged by EB(aka EarBreaker), a producer known for contributing original instrumental tracks to the maimai series and other rhythm games.
When was D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN' added to maimai?
It debuted in maimai ORANGE PLUS on June 25, 2015, initially unlockable via 400 music tickets. Starting with maimai PiNK, it became available by default.
What is the BPM of D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN'?
The song runs at a steady 140 BPM throughout.
Does D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN' have any lyrics?
No, it is a purely instrumental track with no vocals.
What other rhythm games does D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN' appear in?
A recut version (D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN' ~[✪_✪] MIX~) appears in SEGA's CHUNITHM series, and the original instrumental also appears in Rayark's Cytus II.
Who designed the Master and Re:Master charts for D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN'?
The Master chart (level 13+, constant 13.8) was designed by Revo@LC. The Re:Master chart (level 13, constant 13.5) was designed by 華火職人 (Kanon Oguni). The Expert chart (level 11+, constant 11.6) was designed by はっぴー (Happy).
Why does the title D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN' use star symbols?
The ✪ star symbols are a stylistic substitution for the letter O, giving the title a distinctive visual identity. The CHUNITHM version carries this motif further with its subtitle ~[✪_✪] MIX~.
What is the UTAGE chart for D✪N'T ST✪P R✪CKIN'?
An UTAGE (宴) chart titled 覚 (Remember) was added in maimai MURASAKi PLUS, subtitled 'Game of memorizing the tracing order (advanced edition).' This gimmick chart requires players to remember the correct order in which to trace notes, featuring 218 notes with a heavy emphasis on Slide notes (170).

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