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Photek

Photek is a drum and bass producer and DJ known for his work in the genre's technical and atmospheric dimensions. His productions span breakbeats and sampling, contributing to the broader landscape of electronic music production.

8 tracksDrum & Bass· 1994–2004
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Sound profile

EnergyDriveGrooveBrightnessWarmthVocal

Photek is a moderate-energy and a bright production artist.

This artistTypical Drum & Bass
Signature sound

Unusually low energy for Drum & Bass.

↓energy
How this compares to Drum & Bass

Across 7 analysed tracks, Photek averages 47% energy — gentler than 95% of individual Drum & Bass tracks.

Measured against 23,150 Drum & Bass tracks on 11 August 2026.

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 102–127 BPM with a median of 124 · predominantly minor keys (88% minor) · most common key: 8A (A Minor) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread
100–104
1
120–124
4
125–129
3
Key distribution
1A21B2A2B3A3B4A14B5A5B6A16B7A7B8A28B19A9B10A10B11A111B12A12B

Release volume by decade

2
1990s
3
2000s

Tracks in catalog

8 total · sortable
T'Raenon album art
T'Raenon
Photek
125 BPM · 11A · Drum & Bass · 42% Sustainer
Drum & Bass
125
11A · F♯ min
42%Sustainer
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The Hidden Camera album art
The Hidden Camera
Photek
127 BPM · 8A · Dance · 50% Sustainer
Dance
127
8A · A min
50%Sustainer
1996
Glamourama album art
Glamourama
Photek
120 BPM · 1A · Drum & Bass · 47% Sustainer
Drum & Bass
120
1A · A♭ min
47%Sustainer
2000
Mine To Give album art
Mine To Give
Photek
123 BPM · 8A · House · 46% Sustainer
House
123
8A · A min
46%Sustainer
2000
30 Seconds Out album art
30 Seconds Out
Photek
123 BPM · 8B · Drum & Bass
Drum & Bass
123
8B · C maj
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Consciousness album art
Consciousness
Photek
124 BPM · 1A · Drum & Bass · 43% Sustainer
Drum & Bass
124
1A · A♭ min
43%Sustainer
1994
Age of Empires album art
Age of Empires
Photek
126 BPM · 6A · Drum & Bass · 53% Sustainer
Drum & Bass
126
6A · G min
53%Sustainer
2004
Pyramid album art
Pyramid
Photek
102 BPM · 4A · Electronica · 45% Sustainer
Electronica
102
4A · F min
45%Sustainer
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Top 15 by similarity

DJs and producers closest to Photek by audience overlap — the artists their listeners also play. It’s a taste signal, not a measured key-and-tempo match: good for shortlisting crates when you’re prepping a set around Photek, then check the chemistry on the pair you actually mix. Eligible names link to their own page.

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71%
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64%
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64%
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63%
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Similarity data from Last.fm. BPM, key and energy on this page are measured from the recordings in our catalog.

FAQ

What BPM does Photek play at?+

Photek's tracks in our catalog range from 102 to 127 BPM, with a median of 124 BPM. Across 8 tracks, the most common range falls in the 125–130 BPM bucket.

What key are Photek's tracks in?+

Photek's tracks are mostly in minor keys (88% minor across 8 tracks). The most common single key is 8A (A Minor) with 2 tracks.

Which artists share an audience with Photek?+

Photek sits closest to Source Direct, Doc Scott, Dillinja in our catalog. That ranking is audience overlap — the artists their listeners also play — rather than a measured key-and-tempo match, so treat it as a shortlist worth digging through, not a promise that any two tracks will beatmatch. The full list, with track counts, is in the Related artists section above.

When was Photek most active?+

Our catalog has Photek releases spanning 1994 to 2004, with the most tracks from the 2000s.