Masters At Work

Masters At Work

US house-garage production and remix team

Base
United States
Active
Since 1989
Listeners
67K

Sonic signature

152 analyzed

Masters At Work is a driving house artist from United States. Masters's catalogue here runs a wide 91-159 BPM band (median 124). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 21 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 10A, 9B. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 1987 to 2025. Since 1987 the typical tempo has climbed from 121 to 126 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Defected to Nu Groove Records. Groovier than 81% of house artists.

Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A124AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readoutbright·relaxed·instrumental
Tempo range91159 BPM
Energy
75
Mood
54Balanced
Groove
78
Instrumental
64
Acoustic
3
Live
18
Popularity
6
Loudness
-8.6 dB
Avg length
7:01
Years
1987–2025

Plays across 21 of 24 keys, 47% in minor, most often 3B, 10A, 9B.

Evolution

Median tempo and energy of the analyzed tracks, year by year.

Tempo by year122 BPM
19872025
Energy by year75/100
19872025

B2B pairings

Artists who play the same keys at a matching tempo and energy. A back-to-back that mixes cleanly.

Discography

201 tracks · 152 analyzed
MAW Presents West End Records: The 25th Anniversary (2016 - Remaster) album cover
MAW Presents West End Records: The 25th Anniversary (2016 | Remaster)
2001 · Album · 5 tracks

Singles & EPs

Key·BPM

About

Masters at Work is the American garage house production and remix team of "Little" Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez. The duo has produced music together under the names MAW, KenLou, Sole Fusion, Hardrive, and Nuyorican Soul. They have been referred to as one of the most influential artists in the history of house music.

LabelsNu Groove RecordsDefectedCutting RecordsHarmless

FAQ

What genre is Masters At Work?
Masters At Work plays mostly house, with garage house, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Masters At Work play at?
Masters At Work's tracks here sit mostly between 91 and 159 BPM, with a median around 124.
What key does Masters At Work play in?
Across 152 analyzed tracks, Masters At Work favours 3B, 10A, 9B, and 47% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Masters At Work based?
Masters At Work is based in United States and has been active since 1989.
What labels has Masters At Work released on?
Masters At Work has releases associated with Nu Groove Records, Defected, Cutting Records, Harmless.

Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.

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