Artist profile

Frankie Knuckles

Frankie Knuckles was a pioneering house music DJ and producer who shaped the sound of Chicago house throughout the 1980s and beyond, most notably through his residency at the Warehouse nightclub. His production work and remixes became foundational to house music's development and global reach.

3 tracksHouse· 1989–2019

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Frankie Knuckles is a moderate-energy with strong groove and a balanced bright/warm production artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 116–126 BPM with a median of 118 · predominantly minor keys (67% minor) · most common key: 9A (E Minor) with 1 track.

BPM spread
115–119
2
125–129
1
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

3 total · sortable
Your Love
Your Love
Frankie Knuckles
1189A
House
Let's Stay Home - A Director's Cut Classic Club Mix
Let's Stay Home - A Director's Cut Classic Club Mix
Frankie Knuckles, Inaya Day, Director's Cut
1166A
House
Get over U feat. B. Slade - Chambray Extended Remix
Get over U feat. B. Slade - Chambray Extended Remix
Frankie Knuckles, Eric Kupper, Director's Cut
12611B
House

Release volume by decade

1
1980s
1
2010s

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Top 15 by similarity

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100%
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97%
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Mr. Fingers
96%
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Larry Heard
74%
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Marshall Jefferson
72%
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Inner City
59%
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Cajmere
58%
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Joe Smooth
56%
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Ron Trent
54%
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Crystal Waters
53%
4 tracks in catalog · House
Barbara Tucker
53%
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Paul Johnson
47%
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Robert Owens
46%
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Armand Van Helden
43%
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Jamie Principle
40%
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FAQ

What BPM does Frankie Knuckles play at?

Frankie Knuckles's tracks in our catalog range from 116 to 126 BPM, with a median of 118 BPM. Across 3 tracks, the most common range falls in the 120–125 BPM bucket.

What key are Frankie Knuckles's tracks in?

Frankie Knuckles's tracks are mostly in minor keys (67% minor across 3 tracks). The most common single key is 9A (E Minor) with 1 track.

What artists mix well with Frankie Knuckles?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Frankie Knuckles pairs well with Alison Limerick, Ten City, Mr. Fingers. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Frankie Knuckles most active?

Our catalog has Frankie Knuckles releases spanning 1989 to 2019, with the most tracks from the 2010s.

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