Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)

Marvin Gaye

BPM94 Key2AE♭ MinorEnergyWarm-upR&B

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5:26·Released 2018·

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About This Track

Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) by Marvin Gaye is a bass-forward R&B track at 94 BPM with moderate drive and strong groove. At 19% energy, it suits warm-up and opening slots, setting the tone before the energy climbs.

Harmonic Context

At 2A, this track opens up harmonic mixing with adjacent keys, enabling smooth melodic transitions.

Rhythmic Foundation

At 94 BPM, this R&B track suits warm-up and opening sets, easing the room in.

Energy Profile

With 19% energy, heavy bass weight, this track offers a balanced energy profile for flexible mixing.

Track Character

Energy19%

Drive41%

Groove69%

Brightness15%

Bass Weight68%

Tempo94 BPM

Key2A

Minor · 3

5:26

Duration

41%

Mood

-18 dB

Loudness

About this artist

Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and producer who became one of Motown Records' most significant artists. His work spanned from the 1960s through the 1980s, encompassing both romantic ballads…

Median BPM: 100
Top key: 5B · E♭ Major
Active: 1967–2026
Tracks: 14

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