Artist profile
Marshall Jefferson
Marshall Jefferson is a house music producer and DJ who helped shape the sound of Chicago house in the 1980s and beyond. Known for his work as a founding member of The House Music Authority and his production across multiple decades, Jefferson has been a consistent presence in house music culture and production.
Sound profile
Marshall Jefferson is a moderate-energy with strong groove and drive and a bright production — mostly instrumental artist.
Tracks in catalog
11 total · sortable
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 Life Is Simple (Move Your Body) Marshall Jefferson, Maesic, Salomé Das | 1212AE♭ Minor | |
 Move Your Body - Extended Mix Marshall Jefferson, Solardo | 1259AE Minor | |
 Move Your Body (Future House) Marshall Jefferson, Tchami | 1249AE Minor | |
 Move Your Body Marshall Jefferson | 1239AE Minor | |
 Sweet Harmony - Extended Mix Marshall Jefferson, Bart Skils | 1328AA Minor | |
 The House Music Anthem (Move Your Body) feat. Curtis McClain - House of Virus Remix Marshall Jefferson, Curtis McClain | 12710BD Major | |
 The Truth feat. Marshall Jefferson Marshall Jefferson, Matt Tolfrey | 1224AF Minor | |
 Give Me A Kick Marshall Jefferson, House Of Virus | 1249AE Minor | |
Lowdown Marshall Jefferson, House Of Virus | 1267BF Major | |
 Mind & Soul Marshall Jefferson, Tom Wax | 1275BE♭ Major | |
 Believe In Love - My Digital Enemy Remix Marshall Jefferson, House Of Virus, Soliaris | 1255AC Minor |
Release volume by decade
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FAQ
What BPM does Marshall Jefferson play at?
Marshall Jefferson's tracks in our catalog range from 121 to 132 BPM, with a median of 125 BPM. Across 11 tracks, the most common range falls in the 125–130 BPM bucket.
What key are Marshall Jefferson's tracks in?
Marshall Jefferson's tracks are mostly in minor keys (73% minor across 11 tracks). The most common single key is 9A (E Minor) with 4 tracks.
What artists mix well with Marshall Jefferson?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Marshall Jefferson pairs well with Joe Smooth, Frankie Knuckles, Phuture. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was Marshall Jefferson most active?
Our catalog has Marshall Jefferson releases spanning 1987 to 2025, with the most tracks from the 1980s.
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