Kink
Bulgarian producer, DJ and live performer
- Base
- Bulgaria
- Active
- Since 2005
- Listeners
- 2.7M
- Sound
Sonic signature
973 analyzedKink is a driving techno artist from Bulgaria. Kink's catalogue here runs a wide 80-170 BPM band (median 122). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 24 of 24 keys, with 84% of it in major keys, most often 10B, 9B, 8B. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 1981 to 2026. Since 1980 the typical tempo has climbed from 130 to 143 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Sofia to Macro. Slower than 99% of techno artists.
- Groove:
- less groove-driven than 99% of techno artists
- Reach:
- bigger than 99% of techno artists
- Harmonic focus:
- more harmonically focused than 92% of techno artists
Plays across 24 of 24 keys, 16% in minor, most often 10B, 9B, 8B. Genre DNA leans 36% Techno, then 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.
- Daniel Avery24 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 66
- Jeff Mills24 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 71
- Kangding Ray24 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 57
- Traumer23 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 67
Set builder
A set arc from Kink's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Warm-up
- Strangers (2020 Stereo Remaster)8B · 127
- Powerman (2020 Stereo Remaster)10B · 98
Build
- Shangri-La (2019 Remaster)8B · 113
- Cloud Generator10B · 125
- A Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy - 2024 Remaster7B · 110
Peak
- Lola (2020 Stereo Remaster)11B · 151
- Come Dancing9B · 152
- This Time Tomorrow (2020 Stereo Remaster)9B · 128
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Kink's catalogue.
- Best knownLola (2020 Stereo Remaster)69/100 popularity
- HardestTill The End Of The Day - Liveenergy 100/100
- LatestGive Me (No Amen Break version)2026
- Deepest cutJohnny Thunder98 BPM
Discography
1000 tracks · 973 analyzed
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Singles & EPs
About
Strahil Velchev, better known by his artist name KiNK, is a Bulgarian producer, DJ and live performer.
FAQ
- What genre is Kink?
- Kink plays mostly techno, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Kink play at?
- Kink's tracks here sit mostly between 80 and 170 BPM, with a median around 122.
- What key does Kink play in?
- Across 973 analyzed tracks, Kink favours 10B, 9B, 8B, and 16% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Kink based?
- Kink is based in Bulgaria and has been active since 2005.
- What labels has Kink released on?
- Kink has releases associated with Macro, Sofia, Sharivari Records, Ovum Recordings.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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