Artist profile
Nile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers is a guitarist, composer, and producer who co-founded Chic in the 1970s and became a foundational figure in disco and funk. His production and songwriting work spans decades across pop, dance, and R&B, collaborating with artists including David Bowie, Madonna, and Daft Punk. Rodgers continues to perform and produce, maintaining an active presence in contemporary music.
Sound profile
Nile Rodgers is a moderate-energy with strong groove and drive and a bright production artist.
Tracks in catalog
15 total · sortable
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 For Life Nile Rodgers, Kygo, Zak Abel | 1223BD♭ Major | |
 I Was Made For Lovin' You - Extended Nile Rodgers, Oliver Heldens, House Gospel Choir | 1262AE♭ Minor | |
 Kill The Lights (with Nile Rodgers) - Audien Remix Nile Rodgers, Jess Glynne, DJ Cassidy, Alex Newell | 1268AA Minor | |
 I Was Made For Lovin' You - James Hype Remix (Extended) Nile Rodgers, Oliver Heldens, House Gospel Choir | 1264BA♭ Major | |
 Summer Lover - Keanu Silva Extended Mix Nile Rodgers, Devin, Oliver Heldens | 1254BA♭ Major | |
 Together Nile Rodgers, Sam Smith, Disclosure, Jimmy Napes | 874AF Minor | |
 Le Freak (Where I Wanna Be) Nile Rodgers, Blasterjaxx, 1 World | 1408AA Minor | |
 Summer Lover - Extended Nile Rodgers, Devin, Oliver Heldens | 1204BA♭ Major | |
 The Other Boys feat. Kylie Minogue feat. Jake Shears feat. Nile Rodgers - Extended Mix Nile Rodgers, NERVO, Kylie Minogue, Jake Shears | 1277AD Minor | |
 Honey Boy feat. Nile Rodgers, Shenseea - Extended Version Nile Rodgers, Purple Disco Machine, Shenseea, Benjamin Ingrosso | 1204AF Minor | |
 Better Day - Extended Mix Nile Rodgers, Josh Barry, Wh0 | 1251BB Major | |
 One More - Mark Knight Remix Nile Rodgers, SG Lewis | 1245AC Minor | |
 Do What You Wanna Do (IMS Anthem) - MK Disko Dub Nile Rodgers | 1241AA♭ Minor | |
 Do What You Wanna Do (IMS Anthem) - Moon Boots Remix Nile Rodgers | 1236AG Minor | |
 Do What You Wanna Do - Eats Everything Haus Rework Nile Rodgers, Eats Everything | 1239BG Major |
Sound profile evolution
How Nile Rodgers’s production has shifted across their catalog. The radar overlays earlier and recent eras as one shape, the year-by-year chart shows every metric move, and the tempo trend tracks the BPM migration.
Across Nile Rodgers's catalog, warmth has lifted; groove has deepened; vocal content has increased.
Release volume by decade
Related artists
Top 15 by similarityDJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Nile Rodgers’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Nile Rodgers and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.
FAQ
What BPM does Nile Rodgers play at?
Nile Rodgers's tracks in our catalog range from 87 to 140 BPM, with a median of 124 BPM. Across 15 tracks, the most common range falls in the 125–130 BPM bucket.
What key are Nile Rodgers's tracks in?
Nile Rodgers's tracks are mostly in minor keys (60% minor across 15 tracks). The most common single key is 4B (A♭ Major) with 3 tracks.
What artists mix well with Nile Rodgers?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Nile Rodgers pairs well with Chic, Sister Sledge, The Whispers. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was Nile Rodgers most active?
Our catalog has Nile Rodgers releases spanning 1979 to 2024, with the most tracks from the 2010s.
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