Artist profile

Jimmy Somerville

Jimmy Somerville is a Scottish singer and electronic music artist known for his work in synth-pop and dance music. His distinctive high tenor vocal style became a signature element across his recordings and live performances in the electronica and pop crossover space.

3 tracksElectronica· 1991–2011

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Sound profile

Jimmy Somerville is a moderate-energy with strong groove and drive — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Electronica

Signature sound

Sits right in the typical Electronica pocket.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 100–126 BPM with a median of 120 · predominantly minor keys (67% minor) · most common key: 5A (C Minor) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread

100–104

120–124

125–129

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A2 5B 6A 6B 7A 7B 8A 8B1 9A 9B 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B

Release volume by decade

1990s

2010s

Tracks in catalog

3 total · sortable

Take me There

Jimmy Somerville, Scratch Massive

1008B

Electronica

Smalltown Boy feat. Jimmy Somerville - Extended Sunset Mix

Jimmy Somerville, Gus F

1205A

Progressive House

Smalltown Boy feat. Jimmy Somerville

Jimmy Somerville, Richie Blacker, Gus F

1265A

Indie Dance

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
Take me There Jimmy Somerville, Scratch Massive	1008BC Major	51%Sustainer	2011	Electronica
Smalltown Boy feat. Jimmy Somerville - Extended Sunset Mix Jimmy Somerville, Gus F	1205AC Minor	49%Sustainer	1991	Progressive House
Smalltown Boy feat. Jimmy Somerville Jimmy Somerville, Richie Blacker, Gus F	1265AC Minor	53%Sustainer	—	Indie Dance

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FAQ

What BPM does Jimmy Somerville play at?

Jimmy Somerville's tracks in our catalog range from 100 to 126 BPM, with a median of 120 BPM. Across 3 tracks, the most common range falls in the 120–125 BPM bucket.

What key are Jimmy Somerville's tracks in?

Jimmy Somerville's tracks are mostly in minor keys (67% minor across 3 tracks). The most common single key is 5A (C Minor) with 2 tracks.

What artists mix well with Jimmy Somerville?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Jimmy Somerville pairs well with The Communards, Holly Johnson, Bronski Beat. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Jimmy Somerville most active?

Our catalog has Jimmy Somerville releases spanning 1991 to 2011, with the most tracks from the 2010s.

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