MK
American DJ and record producer
- Base
- United States
- Active
- Since 1989
- Listeners
- 315K
- Sound
Sonic signature
149 analyzedMK is a high-energy hardcore artist from United States. MK's catalogue here runs a wide 80-165 BPM band (median 124). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 23 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 10A, 9A, 3B. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The catalogue is mostly instrumental. The tracks here span 1989 to 2026. Since 1989 the typical tempo has climbed from 123 to 130 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Mad Decent to Activ. More harmonically varied than 89% of the directory.
- Reach:
- bigger than 87% of the directory
Plays across 23 of 24 keys, 57% in minor, most often 10A, 9A, 3B.
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.
- Rafael Cerato23 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 78
- Dosem22 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 77
- John Digweed23 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 77
- Mila Journée21 keys · 124 BPM · NRG 78
Set builder
A set arc from MK's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from MK's catalogue.
Discography
174 tracks · 149 analyzed
Singles & EPs
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About
Marc Kinchen, known by his initials MK, is an American DJ, record producer and remixer. He hit number-one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1993 and 1994 with the songs "Always" and "Love Changes". Lead vocals on both of those tracks were performed by Alana Simon. The combo also recorded the underground house music classic anthem "Burning". "Always" peaked at number 69 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1995. MK also hit the dance chart with "4 You", using the pseudonym 4th Measure Men.
FAQ
- What genre is MK?
- MK plays mostly hardcore, with techno, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does MK play at?
- MK's tracks here sit mostly between 80 and 165 BPM, with a median around 124.
- What key does MK play in?
- Across 149 analyzed tracks, MK favours 10A, 9A, 3B, and 57% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is MK based?
- MK is based in United States and has been active since 1989.
- What labels has MK released on?
- MK has releases associated with Activ, Mad Decent, Area 10, Sony Music.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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