Artist profile
Paul Oakenfold
Paul Oakenfold is a British DJ and producer who pioneered electronic dance music in the late 1980s and 1990s, helping establish trance as a global phenomenon. He is known for his work as a remixer, his residencies at major clubs, and his film soundtracks. Oakenfold's productions and DJ sets have made him a central figure in electronic music culture.
Sound profile
Paul Oakenfold is a high-energy with strong groove and drive and a bright production artist.
Key & BPM profile
Most tracks sit between 103–150 BPM with a median of 130 · predominantly minor keys (53% minor) · most common key: 8B (C Major) with 4 tracks.
Tracks in catalog
30 total · sortable
Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 ResuRection Paul Oakenfold, Planet Perfecto Knights, KIMMIC | 1507AD Minor | |
 Starry Eyed Surprise Paul Oakenfold, Shifty Shellshock, Crazy Town | 10312BE Major | |
 Cafe Del Mar Paul Oakenfold | 1328BC Major | |
 Touch Me - Beat Service Remix Paul Oakenfold, Cassandra Fox | 1309AE Minor | |
 Bullet In The Gun Paul Oakenfold, Franky Wah | 1263AB♭ Minor | |
 Madagascar Paul Oakenfold | 1381BB Major | |
 You Could Be Happy feat. Angela McCluskey - Paul Oakenfold Future House Mix Paul Oakenfold, Angela McCluskey | 1287AD Minor | |
 Full Moon Party - Liquid Soul & Zyce Remix Paul Oakenfold | 1213BD♭ Major | |
 Ready Steady Go - Extended Mix Paul Oakenfold, Asher D | 12812AC♯ Minor | |
 Starry Eyed Surprise - Extended Mix Paul Oakenfold, Mr. Belt & Wezol | 12712BE Major | |
 As We Collide - Orjan Nilsen Remix Paul Oakenfold, Christian Burns, JES | 12910AB Minor | |
 Ready Steady Go! - Beatman & Ludmilla Remix Paul Oakenfold | 13212AC♯ Minor | |
 Right On The Edge - Extended Mix Paul Oakenfold | 12412BE Major | |
 Touch Me - Pretty Pink Remix Paul Oakenfold, Cassandra Fox | 1209AE Minor | |
 Touch The Sky - Disfunktion Remix Paul Oakenfold, Matt Goss, The Concrete Sneakers | 1288BC Major | |
 Days Go By - Paul Oakenfold Remix Paul Oakenfold, Dirty Vegas | 1357AD Minor | |
 Southern Sun - Angry Man Remix Paul Oakenfold | 1381BB Major | |
 Toca Me - Club Mix Paul Oakenfold | 1328BC Major | |
 Southern Sun - Will Atkinson Extended Remix Paul Oakenfold, Will Atkinson, Carla Werner | 1449AE Minor | |
 Bang Bang - Club Mix Paul Oakenfold, Jessica Sweetman | 1269BG Major | |
 Hallucinate - Extended Mix Paul Oakenfold, Penny F. | 1259BG Major | |
 Love Escape - Dimatik Remix Paul Oakenfold, Amba Shepherd | 1385AC Minor | |
 Turn It On Paul Oakenfold | 1389BG Major | |
 Touched By You feat. J Hart - Tom Swoon Remix Paul Oakenfold, J Hart | 1288BC Major | |
 Ibiza - Jordan Suckley Remix Paul Oakenfold | 1354AF Minor | |
 Shine On Paul Oakenfold, Baby E | 1305AC Minor | |
 Barber's Adagio For Strings - Refracture Remix Paul Oakenfold | 1302AE♭ Minor | |
 Hypnotized feat. Tiff Lacey - Markus Schulz Remix Paul Oakenfold, Tiff Lacey | 1328AA Minor | |
 U Are - Extended Mix Paul Oakenfold, Amba Shepherd, BRKLYN | 1286BB♭ Major | |
 Bla Bla Bla Paul Oakenfold | 1383AB♭ Minor |
Sound profile evolution
How Paul Oakenfold’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 Paul Oakenfold's catalog, tempos have climbed from ~123 to ~137 BPM; energy has lifted; groove has deepened.
Release volume by decade
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FAQ
What BPM does Paul Oakenfold play at?
Paul Oakenfold's tracks in our catalog range from 103 to 150 BPM, with a median of 130 BPM. Across 30 tracks, the most common range falls in the 130–135 BPM bucket.
What key are Paul Oakenfold's tracks in?
Paul Oakenfold's tracks are mostly in minor keys (53% minor across 30 tracks). The most common single key is 8B (C Major) with 4 tracks.
What artists mix well with Paul Oakenfold?
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Paul Oakenfold pairs well with Paul van Dyk, Jan Johnston, Armin van Buuren. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.
When was Paul Oakenfold most active?
Our catalog has Paul Oakenfold releases spanning 2000 to 2025, with the most tracks from the 2010s.
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