Artist profile
Nelly
Nelly is a hip-hop artist and rapper known for his work in the early 2000s. He gained recognition for his contributions to the genre during a prolific period that helped define mainstream hip-hop of that era.
Sound profile
Nelly is a moderate-energy and a balanced bright/warm production artist.
Tracks in catalog
5 total · sortable
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 Ride Wit Me Nelly, City Spud | 1029BG Major | |
 Just A Dream Nelly | 902BF♯ Major | |
Country Grammar (Hot Shit) Nelly | 1637AD Minor | |
 Hot In Herre Nelly | 1079AE Minor | |
 Millionaire (feat. Nelly) - Cash Cash Remix Nelly, Cash Cash, Digital Farm Animals | 1187BF Major |
Release volume by decade
Related artists
Top 15 by similarityDJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Nelly’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Nelly and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.
FAQ
What BPM does Nelly play at?
Nelly's tracks in our catalog range from 90 to 163 BPM, with a median of 107 BPM. Across 5 tracks, the most common range falls in the 105–110 BPM bucket.
What key are Nelly's tracks in?
Nelly's tracks are mostly in major keys (40% minor across 5 tracks). The most common single key is 9B (G Major) with 1 track.
What artists mix well with Nelly?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Nelly pairs well with Ja Rule, Ludacris, Chingy. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was Nelly most active?
Our catalog has Nelly releases spanning 2000 to 2016, with the most tracks from the 2000s.
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