Artist profile
Jay-Z
Jay-Z is a rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur from Brooklyn who emerged as a central figure in hip-hop during the 1990s and 2000s. He founded Roc-A-Fella Records and released influential albums including Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint, and The Black Album, establishing himself as one of rap's most commercially successful and critically acclaimed artists. Beyond music, he built a business empire spanning entertainment, sports management, and streaming platforms.
Sound profile
Jay-Z is a moderate-energy and a balanced bright/warm production — mostly instrumental artist.
Key & BPM profile
Most tracks sit between 77–160 BPM with a median of 100 · predominantly minor keys (67% minor) · most common key: 2A (E♭ Minor) with 2 tracks.
Tracks in catalog
12 total · sortable
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 Empire State Of Mind Jay-Z, Alicia Keys | 872AE♭ Minor | |
 Umbrella Jay-Z, Rihanna | 873BD♭ Major | |
 Crazy In Love Jay-Z, Beyonce | 996AG Minor | |
 Holy Grail Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake | 1458BC Major | |
 DEAD PRESIDENTS - ALBUM VERSION Jay-Z | 876AG Minor | |
 Money Ain't a Thang Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri | 1001AA♭ Minor | |
 99 Problems Jay-Z | 9312BE Major | |
 MOOD 4 EVA Jay-Z, Beyonce, Oumou Sangare, Childish Gambino | 1078AA Minor | |
 Hard Knock Life Jay-Z | 779AE Minor | |
Tom Ford Jay-Z | 1452AE♭ Minor | |
 Frontin' - Radio Mix Jay-Z, Pharrell | 1029BG Major | |
 Movin' Bass - GTA Remix Jay-Z, Rick Ross | 1609AE Minor |
Sound profile evolution
How Jay-Z’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 Jay-Z's catalog, tempos have climbed from ~88 to ~137 BPM; warmth has receded.
Release volume by decade
Related artists
Top 15 by similarityDJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Jay-Z’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Jay-Z and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.
FAQ
What BPM does Jay-Z play at?
Jay-Z's tracks in our catalog range from 77 to 160 BPM, with a median of 100 BPM. Across 12 tracks, the most common range falls in the 100–105 BPM bucket.
What key are Jay-Z's tracks in?
Jay-Z's tracks are mostly in minor keys (67% minor across 12 tracks). The most common single key is 2A (E♭ Minor) with 2 tracks.
What artists mix well with Jay-Z?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Jay-Z pairs well with Nas, Jayz & Kanye West, Memphis Bleek. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was Jay-Z most active?
Our catalog has Jay-Z releases spanning 1995 to 2019, with the most tracks from the 2000s.
Keep exploring
Plan a set with Jay-Z tracks scored against the rest of the catalog
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