Artist profile
Rick James is a trap and future bass producer working across electronic music styles. His work spans instrumental production and beat-making within the broader landscape of contemporary hip-hop and electronic genres.
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Track | BPM · Key | Actions |
|---|---|---|
 Super Freak Rick James | 1338AA Minor | |
Give It To Me Baby Rick James | 12012BE Major | |
 Mary Jane Rick James | 9210AB Minor | |
Super Freak - 12" Version Rick James | 1319AE Minor |
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Rick James is a restrained with strong groove and a balanced bright/warm production — mostly instrumental artist.
Higher warmth but lower energy than typical Trap / Future Bass.
Rick James's tracks in our catalog range from 92 to 133 BPM, with a median of 126 BPM. Across 4 tracks, the most common range falls in the 125–130 BPM bucket.
Rick James's tracks are mostly in minor keys (75% minor across 4 tracks). The most common single key is 12B (E Major) with 1 track.
Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Rick James pairs well with The Gap Band, Cameo, Lakeside. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.