Artist profile

Three 6 Mafia

Three 6 Mafia is a Memphis-based hip-hop group known for their dark, horror-influenced production and pioneering contributions to Southern rap. The collective, formed in the early 1990s, became influential figures in the underground Memphis scene before achieving mainstream recognition with their 2000 album When the Smoke Clears. Their signature sound—characterized by eerie synthesizers, heavy percussion, and lo-fi aesthetics—helped define the aesthetic of trap and horrorcore rap.

3 tracksTrap / Future Bass· 2005

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Sound profile

Three 6 Mafia is a moderate-energy — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Trap / Future Bass

Signature sound

Unusually low energy for Trap / Future Bass.

energy

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 133–156 BPM with a median of 144 · predominantly minor keys (100% minor) · most common key: 2A (E♭ Minor) with 1 track.

BPM spread

130–134

140–144

155–159

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A1 2B 3A 3B 4A 4B 5A 5B 6A 6B 7A 7B 8A1 8B 9A 9B 10A1 10B 11A 11B 12A 12B

Release volume by decade

1990s

2000s

Tracks in catalog

3 total · sortable

Stay Fly - Explicit Album Version

Three 6 Mafia

1332A

Trap / Future Bass

N 2 Deep

Three 6 Mafia

1448A

Trap / Future Bass

Int'l Players Anthem

Three 6 Mafia, UGK (Underground Kingz)

15610A

Trap / Future Bass

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
Stay Fly - Explicit Album Version Three 6 Mafia	1332AE♭ Minor	49%Sustainer	2005	Trap / Future Bass
N 2 Deep Three 6 Mafia	1448AA Minor	40%Sustainer	1997	Trap / Future Bass
Int'l Players Anthem Three 6 Mafia, UGK (Underground Kingz)	15610AB Minor	39%Sustainer	—	Trap / Future Bass

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FAQ

What BPM does Three 6 Mafia play at?

Three 6 Mafia's tracks in our catalog range from 133 to 156 BPM, with a median of 144 BPM. Across 3 tracks, the most common range falls in the 145–150 BPM bucket.

What key are Three 6 Mafia's tracks in?

Three 6 Mafia's tracks are mostly in minor keys (100% minor across 3 tracks). The most common single key is 2A (E♭ Minor) with 1 track.

What artists mix well with Three 6 Mafia?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Three 6 Mafia pairs well with Project Pat, Koopsta Knicca, DJ Paul. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Three 6 Mafia most active?

Our catalog has Three 6 Mafia releases spanning 1997 to 2005, with the most tracks from the 2000s.