Artist profile

Lee "Scratch" Perry

Lee "Scratch" Perry is a legendary Jamaican producer and engineer who pioneered dub reggae and electronic production techniques in the 1970s and beyond. Known for his innovative work at Black Ark studio and collaborations with artists like Bob Marley and the Wailers, Perry's experimental approach to sound design and studio manipulation became foundational to reggae, dub, and electronic music. His influence extends across genres and generations of producers worldwide.

5 tracksBass / Club· 2000–2002

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Sound profile

Lee "Scratch" Perry is a moderate-energy artist.

This artistTypical Bass / Club

Signature sound

Sits right in the typical Bass / Club pocket.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 85–130 BPM with a median of 127 · predominantly minor keys (60% minor) · most common key: 7A (D Minor) with 1 track.

BPM spread

85–89

115–119

125–129

130–134

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B 3A1 3B1 4A1 4B 5A 5B1 6A 6B 7A1 7B 8A 8B 9A 9B 10A 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B

Release volume by decade

2000s

Tracks in catalog

5 total · sortable

Lee "Scratch" Perry On The Wire

Lee "Scratch" Perry

1294A

Caribbean

Dubmarine - Phrex Remix

Lee "Scratch" Perry, Dubokaj

1303A

Bass / Club

Cover Me - Schlachthofbronx Remix

Lee "Scratch" Perry, Dubokaj

1273B

Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

Message From The Black Ark Studios

Lee "Scratch" Perry

857A

Caribbean

Dub Breeze - Nandele Mapiko Remix

Lee "Scratch" Perry, Dubokaj

1165B

Bass / Club

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
Lee "Scratch" Perry On The Wire Lee "Scratch" Perry	1294AF Minor	39%Sustainer	2000	Caribbean
Dubmarine - Phrex Remix Lee "Scratch" Perry, Dubokaj	1303AB♭ Minor	57%Builder	—	Bass / Club
Cover Me - Schlachthofbronx Remix Lee "Scratch" Perry, Dubokaj	1273BD♭ Major	43%Sustainer	—	Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)
Message From The Black Ark Studios Lee "Scratch" Perry	857AD Minor	24%Warm-up	2002	Caribbean
Dub Breeze - Nandele Mapiko Remix Lee "Scratch" Perry, Dubokaj	1165BE♭ Major	52%Sustainer	—	Bass / Club

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FAQ

What BPM does Lee "Scratch" Perry play at?

Lee "Scratch" Perry's tracks in our catalog range from 85 to 130 BPM, with a median of 127 BPM. Across 5 tracks, the most common range falls in the 125–130 BPM bucket.

What key are Lee "Scratch" Perry's tracks in?

Lee "Scratch" Perry's tracks are mostly in minor keys (60% minor across 5 tracks). The most common single key is 7A (D Minor) with 1 track.

What artists mix well with Lee "Scratch" Perry?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Lee "Scratch" Perry pairs well with The Upsetters, Lee "scratch" Perry & The Upsetters, The Congos. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Lee "Scratch" Perry most active?

Our catalog has Lee "Scratch" Perry releases spanning 2000 to 2002, with the most tracks from the 2000s.

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