Themba

Themba

Base
South Africa
Active
Since 2018
Listeners
43K

Sonic signature

95 analyzed

Themba is a high-energy african artist from South Africa. Themba's catalogue here runs a 109-130 BPM band (median 122). Harmonically the catalogue spreads across 20 of 24 keys, with an even split of major and minor, most often 10B, 9A, 3A. The overall sound is dark and driving. The tracks here span 2018 to 2025. Since 2018 the energy has risen from 72 to 84 out of 100. The catalogue traces a label journey from Armada Music to Knee Deep in Sound. Slower than 76% of the directory.

Harmonic focus:
more harmonically varied than 76% of the directory
Harmonic keys
12B1B2B3B4B5B6B7B8B9B10B11B12A1A2A3A4A5A6A7A8A9A10A11A122AVG BPM
Sonic fingerprint
EnergyGrooveMoodOrganicInstr.LiveTempo
Readout
Tempo range109130 BPM
Energy
77
Mood
27Dark
Groove
70
Instrumental
56
Acoustic
6
Live
13
Popularity
11
Loudness
-9.0 dB
Avg length
5:05
Years
2018–2025
Genre DNA
Deep House
50
House
50

Plays across 20 of 24 keys, 56% in minor, most often 10B, 9A, 3A. Genre DNA leans 50% Deep House, then House.

Evolution

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

Tempo by year122 BPM
20182025
Energy by year86/100
20182025

B2B pairings

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

Signature tracks

The defining cuts from Themba's catalogue.

Discography

96 tracks · 95 analyzed
Diadora album cover
Diadora
2025 · Album · 2 tracks
Elements Of Africa album cover
Elements Of Africa
2025 · Album · 2 tracks
Sorofe album cover
Sorofe
2025 · Album · 3 tracks
Modern Africa, Part I - Ekhaya (Deluxe) album cover
Modern Africa, Part I | Ekhaya (Deluxe)
2022 · Album · 3 tracks
Modern Africa, Part I - Ekhaya album cover
Modern Africa, Part I | Ekhaya
2021 · Album · 2 tracks

Singles & EPs

Key·BPM

About

Themba is a progressive house and tech house artist based in South Africa, active since 2018. Their releases have appeared on Knee Deep in Sound, Armada Music, Universal Music Recordings.

LabelsKnee Deep in SoundArmada MusicUniversal Music RecordingsDefected

FAQ

What genre is Themba?
Themba plays mostly african, with progressive house, based on their catalogue in the directory.
What BPM does Themba play at?
Themba's tracks here sit mostly between 109 and 130 BPM, with a median around 122.
What key does Themba play in?
Across 95 analyzed tracks, Themba favours 10B, 9A, 3A, and 56% of the catalogue is in minor keys.
Where is Themba based?
Themba is based in South Africa and has been active since 2018.
What labels has Themba released on?
Themba has releases associated with Knee Deep in Sound, Armada Music, Universal Music Recordings, Defected.

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

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