Black Coffee
South African DJ and record producer
- Base
- South Africa
- Active
- Since 2007
- Listeners
- 1.4M
- Sound
Sonic signature
147 analyzedBlack Coffee is a driving hardcore artist from South Africa. Black's catalogue here runs a wide 82-156 BPM band (median 121). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 23 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 4A, 3B, 3A. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 2002 to 2025. Since 2002 the typical tempo has eased from 125 to 119 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Get Physical Music to Ultra Records. Bigger than 97% of the directory.
- Tempo:
- slower than 82% of the directory
- Energy:
- more restrained than 79% of the directory
Plays across 23 of 24 keys, 55% in minor, most often 4A, 3B, 3A.
Evolution
Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.
B2B pairings
Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.
- Rampa23 keys · 121 BPM · NRG 67
- Mörda18 keys · 121 BPM · NRG 62
- Fritz Kalkbrenner23 keys · 121 BPM · NRG 65
- Elderbrook23 keys · 121 BPM · NRG 62
Set builder
A set arc from Black's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Black's catalogue.
Discography
155 tracks · 147 analyzed
Singles & EPs
About
Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, better known by his stage name Black Coffee, is a South African DJ, record producer and songwriter. His accolades include eight South African Music Awards, four DJ Awards, two Metro FM Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album.
FAQ
- What genre is Black Coffee?
- Black Coffee plays mostly hardcore, with punk, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Black Coffee play at?
- Black Coffee's tracks here sit mostly between 82 and 156 BPM, with a median around 121.
- What key does Black Coffee play in?
- Across 147 analyzed tracks, Black Coffee favours 4A, 3B, 3A, and 55% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Black Coffee based?
- Black Coffee is based in South Africa and has been active since 2007.
- What labels has Black Coffee released on?
- Black Coffee has releases associated with Ultra Records, Get Physical Music, Soulistic Music, Jellybean Soul.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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