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Kool Keith

Kool Keith is a pioneering rapper and producer known for his experimental approach to hip-hop, blending abstract lyricism with innovative production across multiple alter egos and projects. His work spans intricate wordplay and unconventional sonic textures, establishing him as an influential figure in underground and alternative hip-hop scenes.

3 tracksTrap / Future Bass· 1997
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Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Kool Keith is a moderate-energy — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Trap / Future Bass
Signature sound

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How this compares to Trap / Future Bass

Across 3 analysed tracks, Kool Keith averages 51% energy — gentler than 70% of individual Trap / Future Bass tracks — and 33% groove, straighter than 68%.

Measured against 8,278 Trap / Future Bass tracks on 11 August 2026.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 76–150 BPM with a median of 85 · predominantly minor keys (67% minor) · most common key: 6A (G Minor) with 1 track.

BPM spread
75–79
1
85–89
1
150–154
1
Key distribution
1A1B2A2B3A3B4A4B5A5B6A16B7A17B18A8B9A9B10A10B11A11B12A12B

Release volume by decade

2
1990s

Tracks in catalog

3 total · sortable
Sex Style album art
Sex Style
Kool Keith
85 BPM · 7A · Trap / Future Bass · 54% Sustainer
Trap / Future Bass
85
7A · D min
54%Sustainer
1997
Make Up Your Mind album art
Make Up Your Mind
Kool Keith
76 BPM · 6A · Trap / Future Bass · 45% Sustainer
Trap / Future Bass
76
6A · G min
45%Sustainer
1997
Entering the Future feat. Kool Keith album art
Entering the Future feat. Kool Keith
Kool Keith, Figure
150 BPM · 7B · Dubstep · 55% Builder
Dubstep
150
7B · F maj
55%Builder
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Similarity data from Last.fm. BPM, key and energy on this page are measured from the recordings in our catalog.

FAQ

What BPM does Kool Keith play at?+

Kool Keith's tracks in our catalog range from 76 to 150 BPM, with a median of 85 BPM. Across 3 tracks, the most common range falls in the 85–90 BPM bucket.

What key are Kool Keith's tracks in?+

Kool Keith's tracks are mostly in minor keys (67% minor across 3 tracks). The most common single key is 6A (G Minor) with 1 track.

Which artists share an audience with Kool Keith?+

Kool Keith sits closest to Dr Octagon, Dr Dooom, Ultramagnetic Mcs in our catalog. That ranking is audience overlap — the artists their listeners also play — rather than a measured key-and-tempo match, so treat it as a shortlist worth digging through, not a promise that any two tracks will beatmatch. The full list, with track counts, is in the Related artists section above.