Artist profile

Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and producer who became one of Motown Records' most significant artists. His work spanned from the 1960s through the 1980s, encompassing both romantic ballads and socially conscious albums that addressed themes of war, poverty, and spirituality. He remains a foundational figure in soul music and R&B history.

8 tracksR&BDanceSoulHouse· 1971–2026

Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Marvin Gaye is a restrained with strong groove and a warm production artist.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 94–130 BPM with a median of 111 · predominantly minor keys (50% minor) · most common key: 5B (E♭ Major) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread
90–94
1
95–99
2
100–104
1
120–124
3
130–134
1
Key distribution

Tracks in catalog

8 total · sortable
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
13010A
R&B
Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
Marvin Gaye
942A
R&B
Got To Give It Up - Pt. 1
Got To Give It Up - Pt. 1
Marvin Gaye
12111B
R&B
Sexual Healing - Kygo Remix
Sexual Healing - Kygo Remix
Marvin Gaye, Kygo
1015B
Dance
Soon I'll Be Loving You Again - Salaam Remi Remix
Soon I'll Be Loving You Again - Salaam Remi Remix
Marvin Gaye, Salaam Remi
9712A
R&B
Let's Get It On - Flight Facilities Remix
Let's Get It On - Flight Facilities Remix
Marvin Gaye
995B
R&B
Sexual Healing - SNBRN Remix
Sexual Healing - SNBRN Remix
Marvin Gaye
1204A
House
Oh Yes - Extended Version
Oh Yes - Extended Version
Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Paris Green
1233B
Dance

Release volume by decade

2
1970s
1
1990s
2
2010s
2
2020s

Related artists

Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Marvin Gaye’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Marvin Gaye and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.

Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
100%
Not in our catalog yet
Stevie Wonder
95%
9 tracks in catalog · R&B
Teddy Pendergrass
72%
2 tracks in catalog · House · no artist page yet
Curtis Mayfield
70%
3 tracks in catalog · R&B
Al Green
70%
Not in our catalog yet
Donny Hathaway
66%
Not in our catalog yet
The Isley Brothers
62%
Not in our catalog yet
Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye
57%
Not in our catalog yet
David Ruffin
54%
Not in our catalog yet
Smokey Robinson
49%
Not in our catalog yet
D'Angelo
48%
2 tracks in catalog · R&B · no artist page yet
The O'jays
47%
1 track in catalog · Nu Disco / Disco · no artist page yet
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
47%
1 track in catalog · Nu Disco / Disco · no artist page yet
The Temptations
46%
3 tracks in catalog · R&B
Bill Withers
44%
3 tracks in catalog · R&B

FAQ

What BPM does Marvin Gaye play at?

Marvin Gaye's tracks in our catalog range from 94 to 130 BPM, with a median of 111 BPM. Across 8 tracks, the most common range falls in the 110–115 BPM bucket.

What key are Marvin Gaye's tracks in?

Marvin Gaye's tracks are mostly in minor keys (50% minor across 8 tracks). The most common single key is 5B (E♭ Major) with 2 tracks.

What artists mix well with Marvin Gaye?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Marvin Gaye pairs well with Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Stevie Wonder, Teddy Pendergrass. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Marvin Gaye most active?

Our catalog has Marvin Gaye releases spanning 1971 to 2026, with the most tracks from the 2020s.

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