Artist profile
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin was an American singer and pianist whose powerful contralto voice and emotional delivery made her a central figure in soul and R&B music. Rising from gospel roots, she became known for her interpretations of soul standards and her influence on generations of vocalists across multiple genres.
Sound profile
Aretha Franklin is a restrained and a balanced bright/warm production artist.
Tracks in catalog
5 total · sortable
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 Jump to It Aretha Franklin | 1201AA♭ Minor | |
 I Say a Little Prayer - 2021 Remaster Aretha Franklin | 13311BA Major | |
Respect - 2021 Remaster Aretha Franklin | 1148BC Major | |
 A Deeper Love - Sam Halabi Extended Remix Aretha Franklin | 12310BD Major | |
Rock Steady - 2021 Remaster Aretha Franklin | 1048AA Minor |
Release volume by decade
Related artists
Top 15 by similarityDJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Aretha Franklin’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Aretha Franklin and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.
FAQ
What BPM does Aretha Franklin play at?
Aretha Franklin's tracks in our catalog range from 104 to 133 BPM, with a median of 120 BPM. Across 5 tracks, the most common range falls in the 120–125 BPM bucket.
What key are Aretha Franklin's tracks in?
Aretha Franklin's tracks are mostly in major keys (40% minor across 5 tracks). The most common single key is 1A (A♭ Minor) with 1 track.
What artists mix well with Aretha Franklin?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Aretha Franklin pairs well with Etta James, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Otis Redding. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was Aretha Franklin most active?
Our catalog has Aretha Franklin releases spanning 1968 to 2016, with the most tracks from the 2010s.
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