Artist profile

Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician and bandleader who pioneered Afrobeat, a genre fusing West African rhythms, jazz, funk, and highlife. A politically engaged artist, he used his music to critique social injustice and colonial legacies, becoming a cultural icon across Africa and internationally. His work with Egypt 80 and earlier ensembles established him as one of the most influential figures in African popular music.

4 tracksAfro House· 2010–2019

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Sound profile

Fela Kuti is a high-energy with strong groove and drive — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Afro House

Signature sound

Sits right in the typical Afro House pocket.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 104–123 BPM with a median of 122 · predominantly minor keys (100% minor) · most common key: 11A (F♯ Minor) with 1 track.

BPM spread

100–104

120–124

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A1 6B 7A1 7B 8A 8B 9A 9B 10A1 10B 11A1 11B 12A 12B

Release volume by decade

2010s

Tracks in catalog

4 total · sortable

Mr. Grammarticalogylisationalism Boss feat. Fela Kuti - Blond:ish Remix

Fela Kuti, BLOND:ISH

12311A

Afro House

International Thief Thief (I.T.T.) - Armonica & MoBlack Extended Mix

Fela Kuti

1227A

Afro House

Peace Of Mind - Virgil Abloh Remix with Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti, Virgil Abloh, Rema, Mavins

10410A

Dance

Zombie (THEMBA's Herd Mix) feat. Fela Kuti feat. Afrika 70 - Extended Mix

Fela Kuti, Afrika 70, THEMBA (SA)

1226A

Afro House

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
Mr. Grammarticalogylisationalism Boss feat. Fela Kuti - Blond:ish Remix Fela Kuti, BLOND:ISH	12311AF♯ Minor	77%Peak time	2019	Afro House
International Thief Thief (I.T.T.) - Armonica & MoBlack Extended Mix Fela Kuti	1227AD Minor	71%Peak time	2010	Afro House
Peace Of Mind - Virgil Abloh Remix with Fela Kuti Fela Kuti, Virgil Abloh, Rema, Mavins	10410AB Minor	48%Sustainer	—	Dance
Zombie (THEMBA's Herd Mix) feat. Fela Kuti feat. Afrika 70 - Extended Mix Fela Kuti, Afrika 70, THEMBA (SA)	1226AG Minor	50%Sustainer	—	Afro House

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

The Lijadu Sisters

100%

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Ebo Taylor

96%

1 track in catalog · House · no artist page yet

Tony Allen

82%

6 tracks in catalog · Afro House

The Funkees

71%

Not in our catalog yet

Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra

62%

Not in our catalog yet

Femi Kuti

62%

1 track in catalog · Deep House · no artist page yet

Mulatu Astatke

56%

Not in our catalog yet

Fela Kuti & Afrika 70

52%

Not in our catalog yet

William Onyeabor

49%

Not in our catalog yet

Hugh Masekela

47%

Not in our catalog yet

Manu Dibango

44%

Not in our catalog yet

Marijata

36%

Not in our catalog yet

Orchestre Polyrythmo De Cotonou

34%

Not in our catalog yet

KOKOROKO

30%

5 tracks in catalog · African

Orchestra Baobab

29%

Not in our catalog yet

FAQ

What BPM does Fela Kuti play at?

Fela Kuti's tracks in our catalog range from 104 to 123 BPM, with a median of 122 BPM. Across 4 tracks, the most common range falls in the 120–125 BPM bucket.

What key are Fela Kuti's tracks in?

Fela Kuti's tracks are mostly in minor keys (100% minor across 4 tracks). The most common single key is 11A (F♯ Minor) with 1 track.

What artists mix well with Fela Kuti?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Fela Kuti pairs well with The Lijadu Sisters, Ebo Taylor, Tony Allen. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Fela Kuti most active?

Our catalog has Fela Kuti releases spanning 2010 to 2019, with the most tracks from the 2010s.

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Tracks in catalog

4 total · sortable

Mr. Grammarticalogylisationalism Boss feat. Fela Kuti - Blond:ish Remix

Fela Kuti, BLOND:ISH

12311A

Afro House

International Thief Thief (I.T.T.) - Armonica & MoBlack Extended Mix

Fela Kuti

1227A

Afro House

Peace Of Mind - Virgil Abloh Remix with Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti, Virgil Abloh, Rema, Mavins

10410A

Dance

Zombie (THEMBA's Herd Mix) feat. Fela Kuti feat. Afrika 70 - Extended Mix

Fela Kuti, Afrika 70, THEMBA (SA)

1226A

Afro House

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
Mr. Grammarticalogylisationalism Boss feat. Fela Kuti - Blond:ish Remix Fela Kuti, BLOND:ISH	12311AF♯ Minor	77%Peak time	2019	Afro House
International Thief Thief (I.T.T.) - Armonica & MoBlack Extended Mix Fela Kuti	1227AD Minor	71%Peak time	2010	Afro House
Peace Of Mind - Virgil Abloh Remix with Fela Kuti Fela Kuti, Virgil Abloh, Rema, Mavins	10410AB Minor	48%Sustainer	—	Dance
Zombie (THEMBA's Herd Mix) feat. Fela Kuti feat. Afrika 70 - Extended Mix Fela Kuti, Afrika 70, THEMBA (SA)	1226AG Minor	50%Sustainer	—	Afro House

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Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

The Lijadu Sisters

100%

Not in our catalog yet

Ebo Taylor

96%

1 track in catalog · House · no artist page yet

Tony Allen

82%

6 tracks in catalog · Afro House

The Funkees

71%

Not in our catalog yet

Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra

62%

Not in our catalog yet

Femi Kuti

62%

1 track in catalog · Deep House · no artist page yet

Mulatu Astatke

56%

Not in our catalog yet

Fela Kuti & Afrika 70

52%

Not in our catalog yet

William Onyeabor

49%

Not in our catalog yet

Hugh Masekela

47%

Not in our catalog yet

Manu Dibango

44%

Not in our catalog yet

Marijata

36%

Not in our catalog yet

Orchestre Polyrythmo De Cotonou

34%

Not in our catalog yet

KOKOROKO

30%

5 tracks in catalog · African

Orchestra Baobab

29%

Not in our catalog yet

Sound profile

Fela Kuti is a high-energy with strong groove and drive — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Afro House

Signature sound

Sits right in the typical Afro House pocket.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 104–123 BPM with a median of 122 · predominantly minor keys (100% minor) · most common key: 11A (F♯ Minor) with 1 track.

BPM spread

100–104

120–124

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A1 6B 7A1 7B 8A 8B 9A 9B 10A1 10B 11A1 11B 12A 12B

Release volume by decade

2010s

FAQ

What BPM does Fela Kuti play at?

Fela Kuti's tracks in our catalog range from 104 to 123 BPM, with a median of 122 BPM. Across 4 tracks, the most common range falls in the 120–125 BPM bucket.

What key are Fela Kuti's tracks in?

Fela Kuti's tracks are mostly in minor keys (100% minor across 4 tracks). The most common single key is 11A (F♯ Minor) with 1 track.

What artists mix well with Fela Kuti?

When was Fela Kuti most active?

Our catalog has Fela Kuti releases spanning 2010 to 2019, with the most tracks from the 2010s.