Moodymann
American DJ
- Base
- Detroit
- Active
- Since 1995
- Listeners
- 177K
- Sound
Sonic signature
106 analyzedMoodymann is a melodic deep house artist from Detroit. Moodymann's catalogue here runs a wide 84-157 BPM band (median 118). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 22 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 3A, 8B. The overall sound is even and understated. The catalogue is largely vocal. The tracks here span 1997 to 2025. The catalogue traces a label journey from Neon Music CP to MPT Recordings. More restrained than 96% of deep house artists.
- Tempo:
- slower than 87% of deep house artists
- Reach:
- bigger than 78% of deep house artists
Plays across 22 of 24 keys, 46% in minor, most often 3B, 3A, 8B. Genre DNA leans 52% Deep House, 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.
- Christian Löffler22 keys · 118 BPM · NRG 48
- Viken Arman19 keys · 116 BPM · NRG 58
- Cubicolor20 keys · 119 BPM · NRG 60
- Bedouin21 keys · 120 BPM · NRG 61
Set builder
A set arc from Moodymann's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Moodymann's catalogue.
Best known
Lyk U Use 2
10A · 50/100 popularity
Hardest
Hold On
10A · energy 97/100
Latest
Racetrack in France
3B · 2025
Deepest cut
When She Follows
8A · 146 BPM
Discography
194 tracks · 106 analyzed
Singles & EPs
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About
Kenny Dixon Jr., better known by his stage name Moodymann, is an American musician based in Detroit, Michigan. He released his 1997 debut album Silentintroduction on the label Planet E Communications. He is the owner of the record labels Mahogani Music and KDJ Records. He is also a member of the group 3 Chairs.
FAQ
- What genre is Moodymann?
- Moodymann plays mostly deep house, with house, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Moodymann play at?
- Moodymann's tracks here sit mostly between 84 and 157 BPM, with a median around 118.
- What key does Moodymann play in?
- Across 106 analyzed tracks, Moodymann favours 3B, 3A, 8B, and 46% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Moodymann based?
- Moodymann is based in Detroit and has been active since 1995.
- What labels has Moodymann released on?
- Moodymann has releases associated with MPT Recordings, Neon Music CP, Ornaments, KDJ.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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