Rafael Cerato
- Base
- Bouches-du-Rhône
- Active
- Since 2014
- Listeners
- 45K
- Sound
Sonic signature
525 analyzedRafael Cerato is a high-energy tech house artist from Bouches-du-Rhône. Rafael's catalogue here runs a wide 113-168 BPM band (median 123). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 24 of 24 keys, with 61% of it in major keys, most often 9B, 10B, 8B. The overall sound is dark and driving. The tracks here span 2012 to 2026. Since 2012 the typical tempo has climbed from 121 to 127 BPM. The catalogue traces a label journey from Eleatics Records to 1001 Recordings. Less groove-driven than 85% of tech house artists.
- Harmonic focus:
- more harmonically varied than 84% of tech house artists
- Tempo:
- slower than 76% of tech house artists
Plays across 24 of 24 keys, 39% in minor, most often 9B, 10B, 8B. Genre DNA leans 42% Tech House, then Progressive 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.
- Cristoph24 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 79
- Booka Shade24 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 70
- Hot Since 8222 keys · 123 BPM · NRG 81
- Betoko24 keys · 122 BPM · NRG 74
Set builder
A set arc from Rafael's own catalogue — picked by measured energy, tempo and groove.
Warm-up
- Dramatic 20505A · 127
- Feel The Love - gizA djs Sunset mix4A · 124
Build
- Make a Show (Malandra Jr. Remix)12B · 122
- Sekater2B · 120
- Citadel of Reeks3A · 123
Peak
- Cool 'n Calm8B · 126
- Unleashed11A · 126
- Thunderbolt7B · 126
Signature tracks
The defining cuts from Rafael's catalogue.
- Best knownCool 'n Calm43/100 popularity
- HardestRollersenergy 99/100
- LatestDon't Stop (extended mix)2026
- Deepest cutWhat Is Your Sound - Funny Buddy Remix120 BPM
Discography
527 tracks · 525 analyzed
Singles & EPs
About
Rafael Cerato is a tech house and progressive house artist based in Bouches-du-Rhône, active since 2014. Their releases have appeared on 1001 Recordings, Eleatics Records, When Stars Align.
FAQ
- What genre is Rafael Cerato?
- Rafael Cerato plays mostly tech house, with progressive house, based on their catalogue in the directory.
- What BPM does Rafael Cerato play at?
- Rafael Cerato's tracks here sit mostly between 113 and 168 BPM, with a median around 123.
- What key does Rafael Cerato play in?
- Across 525 analyzed tracks, Rafael Cerato favours 9B, 10B, 8B, and 39% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
- Where is Rafael Cerato based?
- Rafael Cerato is based in Bouches-du-Rhône and has been active since 2014.
- What labels has Rafael Cerato released on?
- Rafael Cerato has releases associated with 1001 Recordings, Eleatics Records, When Stars Align, Critical Monday.
Profile data from Discogs + MusicBrainz (CC0). Artist images and track data via Spotify. How we measure. Catalogue updated July 2026.
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