Artist profile

Donna Summer

Donna Summer is an American singer and songwriter who became one of the most influential figures in disco and dance music during the 1970s and 1980s. Known for her powerful vocal range and innovative production work, Summer helped define the sound of the era with hits like "Love to Love You Baby" and "Last Dance." Her career spanned multiple decades and genres, establishing her as a pioneering artist in electronic and dance music.

6 tracksTrap / Future BassDancePopR&B· 1978–1983

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Donna Summer is a restrained with strong groove and a balanced bright/warm production artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 65–137 BPM with a median of 120 · predominantly minor keys (50% minor) · most common key: 6A (G Minor) with 1 track.

BPM spread
65–69
1
110–114
1
120–124
2
125–129
1
135–139
1
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

6 total · sortable
Hot Stuff
Hot Stuff
Donna Summer, Kygo
1206A
Dance
Bad Girls
Bad Girls
Donna Summer
1207A
Pop
MacArthur Park - Single Version
MacArthur Park - Single Version
Donna Summer
6510B
Trap / Future Bass
She Works Hard For The Money
She Works Hard For The Money
Donna Summer
1371A
R&B
Last Dance
Last Dance
Donna Summer
1125B
Trap / Future Bass
I Feel Love
I Feel Love
Donna Summer
1278B
Nu Disco / Disco

Release volume by decade

4
1970s
2
1980s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Donna Summer’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Donna Summer and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

Diana Ross
100%
6 tracks in catalog · R&B
Janet Jackson
58%
3 tracks in catalog · Pop
The Pointer Sisters
50%
Not in our catalog yet
Kylie Minogue
48%
10 tracks in catalog · Dance
Chic
48%
5 tracks in catalog · Nu Disco / Disco
Cher
48%
1 track in catalog · Pop · no artist page yet
Chaka Khan
47%
4 tracks in catalog · Dance
Sylvester
45%
6 tracks in catalog · House
Grace Jones
45%
1 track in catalog · Nu Disco / Disco · no artist page yet
Sister Sledge
44%
2 tracks in catalog · Nu Disco / Disco · no artist page yet
Madonna
43%
10 tracks in catalog · Pop
Thelma Houston
42%
1 track in catalog · R&B · no artist page yet
Amii Stewart
42%
Not in our catalog yet
Olivia Newtonjohn
41%
Not in our catalog yet
The Three Degrees
41%
Not in our catalog yet

FAQ

What BPM does Donna Summer play at?

Donna Summer's tracks in our catalog range from 65 to 137 BPM, with a median of 120 BPM. Across 6 tracks, the most common range falls in the 120–125 BPM bucket.

What key are Donna Summer's tracks in?

Donna Summer's tracks are mostly in minor keys (50% minor across 6 tracks). The most common single key is 6A (G Minor) with 1 track.

What artists mix well with Donna Summer?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Donna Summer pairs well with Diana Ross, Janet Jackson, The Pointer Sisters. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Donna Summer most active?

Our catalog has Donna Summer releases spanning 1978 to 1983, with the most tracks from the 1970s.

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