Artist profile
Carl Craig
Carl Craig is a Detroit-based techno producer and DJ known for his contributions to the city's electronic music scene. His work spans peak-time techno and deeper explorations of the genre, released across various independent and established labels.
Sound profile
Carl Craig is a moderate-energy with strong groove and drive — mostly instrumental artist.
Key & BPM profile
Most tracks sit between 122–164 BPM with a median of 125 · predominantly minor keys (83% minor) · most common key: 4A (F Minor) with 2 tracks.
Tracks in catalog
18 total · sortable
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 A Wonderful Life - Version Carl Craig | 1324AF Minor | |
 Meditation One Carl Craig | 1649AE Minor | |
 Lotus Carl Craig, Dubfire, Kate Elsworth | 1243AB♭ Minor | |
 Rosalie Carl Craig, Green Velvet | 1242AE♭ Minor | |
Party Carl Craig, Green Velvet | 1257BF Major | |
 Forever Free Carl Craig | 1446AG Minor | |
 The Melody - Ishmael Ensemble Remix Carl Craig, Francesco Tristano, Francois-Xavier Roth, Les Siecles | 12311AF♯ Minor | |
 Attenuator - Moritz von Oswald Dub Carl Craig, Moritz Von Oswald | 1275AC Minor | |
So What Carl Craig, Green Velvet | 1271BB Major | |
 Ancestral Rhythm feat. Tony Loveless - C2 Edit Carl Craig, K'Alexi Shelby, Tony Loveless | 13012AC♯ Minor | |
Murder Of The Innocent Carl Craig, Green Velvet | 1228AA Minor | |
How Carl Craig, Green Velvet | 1278AA Minor | |
 So What - Loco & Jam Remix Carl Craig, Green Velvet | 12510AB Minor | |
Let It Go Carl Craig, Green Velvet | 1227AD Minor | |
 The Truth - Edit Carl Craig, Designer Music | 1234AF Minor | |
 From Beyond - Ataxia Remix Carl Craig, Psyche | 1359AE Minor | |
 Falling Up - Remastered Carl Craig | 1235BE♭ Major | |
 Angel - Jerome Sydenham Special Edit Carl Craig | 1255AC Minor |
Sound profile evolution
How Carl Craig’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.
Across Carl Craig's catalog, tempos have climbed from ~128 to ~146 BPM; warmth has receded.
Release volume by decade
Related artists
Top 15 by similarityDJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Carl Craig’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Carl Craig and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.
FAQ
What BPM does Carl Craig play at?
Carl Craig's tracks in our catalog range from 122 to 164 BPM, with a median of 125 BPM. Across 18 tracks, the most common range falls in the 125–130 BPM bucket.
What key are Carl Craig's tracks in?
Carl Craig's tracks are mostly in minor keys (83% minor across 18 tracks). The most common single key is 4A (F Minor) with 2 tracks.
What artists mix well with Carl Craig?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Carl Craig pairs well with 69, Paperclip People, Kenny Larkin. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was Carl Craig most active?
Our catalog has Carl Craig releases spanning 1995 to 2026, with the most tracks from the 2010s.
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