Artist profile
Nina Simone
Nina Simone was a classically trained pianist, singer, and composer who became a central figure in jazz, blues, and soul music. Her powerful contralto voice and virtuosic piano playing defined her interpretations of standards, originals, and protest songs, while her work as a civil rights activist made her a symbol of artistic resistance during the 1960s and beyond.
Sound profile
Nina Simone is a moderate-energy with strong groove and a warm production artist.
Tracks in catalog
4 total · sortable
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 Sinnerman - Felix Da Housecat's Heavenly House Mix Nina Simone, Felix Da Housecat | 12910AB Minor | |
 Feeling Good - Bassnectar Remix Nina Simone | 1516AG Minor | |
 Four Women - DESIREE Remix / Extended Version Nina Simone, Desiree | 1188AA Minor | |
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood - Zeds Dead Remix Nina Simone | 8710AB Minor |
Release volume by decade
Related artists
Top 15 by similarityDJs and producers whose tracks blend naturally with Nina Simone’s — similar scenes, adjacent production styles, overlapping audiences. Useful when you’re prepping a set around Nina Simone and need adjacent tracks that won’t feel out of place. Eligible names link to their own page.
FAQ
What BPM does Nina Simone play at?
Nina Simone's tracks in our catalog range from 87 to 151 BPM, with a median of 124 BPM. Across 4 tracks, the most common range falls in the 125–130 BPM bucket.
What key are Nina Simone's tracks in?
Nina Simone's tracks are mostly in minor keys (100% minor across 4 tracks). The most common single key is 10A (B Minor) with 2 tracks.
What artists mix well with Nina Simone?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Nina Simone pairs well with Billie Holiday, Etta James, Aretha Franklin. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was Nina Simone most active?
Our catalog has Nina Simone releases spanning 1973 to 2026, with the most tracks from the 2010s.
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