Black Motion
South musical group; African house duo
- Base
- South Africa
- Active
- Since 2016
- Listeners
- 270K
- Sound
Sonic signature
219 analyzedBlack Motion is a driving house artist from South Africa. Black's catalogue here runs a wide 88-157 BPM band (median 121). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 24 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 10B, 10A. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The tracks here span 2011 to 2025. Since 2011 the typical tempo has eased from 123 to 117 BPM. Slower than 86% of house artists.
- Energy:
- more restrained than 78% of house artists
- Reach:
- bigger than 77% of house artists
Plays across 24 of 24 keys, 55% in minor, most often 3B, 10B, 10A. Genre DNA leans 100% House.
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.
- Purple Disco Machine24 keys · 121 BPM · NRG 75
- Wankelmut24 keys · 122 BPM · NRG 74
- Saint Evo22 keys · 121 BPM · NRG 72
- Elderbrook24 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
219 tracks
Singles & EPs
About
Black Motion is a South African Afro House duo formed in Soshanguve, Gauteng and founded in 2010. The group is composed of Roy Thabo Mabogwane (Smol) and Kabelo Koma.
FAQ
- What genre is Black Motion?
- Black Motion plays mostly house, with deep house, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Black Motion play at?
- Black Motion's tracks here sit mostly between 88 and 157 BPM, with a median around 121.
- What key does Black Motion play in?
- Across 219 analyzed tracks, Black Motion favours 3B, 10B, 10A, and 55% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Black Motion based?
- Black Motion is based in South Africa and has been active since 2016.
- What labels has Black Motion released on?
- Black Motion has releases associated with SME Africa.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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