Musa Keys
South African record producer
- Active
- Since 2021
- Listeners
- 764K
- Sound
Sonic signature
65 analyzedMusa Keys is a driving african artist. Musa's catalogue here runs a wide 96-144 BPM band (median 113). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 19 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 3B, 4A, 6A. The overall sound is punchy and neutral in mood. The tracks here span 2019 to 2025. The catalogue traces a label journey from Universal Music (Pty) Ltd. to Columbia. Groovier than 97% of the directory.
- Reach:
- bigger than 94% of the directory
- Tempo:
- slower than 92% of the directory
- Energy:
- more restrained than 90% of the directory
Plays across 19 of 24 keys, 58% in minor, most often 3B, 4A, 6A.
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.
- Major League DJz18 keys · 115 BPM · NRG 61
- Kabza De Small19 keys · 113 BPM · NRG 61
- DJ Maphorisa19 keys · 114 BPM · NRG 63
- Kelvin Momo17 keys · 113 BPM · NRG 54
Set builder
A set arc from Musa's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Musa's catalogue.
Best known
Samarian Boy
6A · 47/100 popularity
Hardest
Selema (Po Po)
6A · energy 97/100
Latest
Akana Future
8B · 2025
Deepest cut
Streets Are Calling
10B · 113 BPM
Discography
70 tracks · 65 analyzed
Singles & EPs
About
Musa Appreciate Makamu, professionally known as Musa Keys, is a South African singer and record producer born in Giyani and raised in Flora Park, Polokwane. Makamu gained recognition from the song "samarian boy" across the limpopo region, he is known for his 2021 single "Vula Mlomo" which was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
FAQ
- What genre is Musa Keys?
- Musa Keys plays mostly african, with amapiano, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Musa Keys play at?
- Musa Keys's tracks here sit mostly between 96 and 144 BPM, with a median around 113.
- What key does Musa Keys play in?
- Across 65 analyzed tracks, Musa Keys favours 3B, 4A, 6A, and 58% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- What labels has Musa Keys released on?
- Musa Keys has releases associated with Columbia, Universal Music (Pty) Ltd., Keys Records, Sound African 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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