Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti is a band that doesn't hold back. 10 of 19 songs hit intense — this is music that demands something from you.
Across the 19 Fela Kuti songs we've measured, intensity averages 55/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am (the calmest here, 32) to Water No Get Enemy (the most charged, 72), with layered textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1971–1989.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Black Man's Cry.
The songs that hit hardest
The controlled burn
Frequently asked about Fela Kuti
Answered from our measurements of every song above.
What is the most intense Fela Kuti song?
Of the 19 Fela Kuti songs we've measured, “Water No Get Enemy” scores highest at 72/100 for intensity — computed from its dynamic range, texture, sudden changes and tempo.
What is the calmest Fela Kuti song?
“Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am” measures gentlest at 32/100. It runs 110 BPM. The songs here span 32–72 on our 0–100 intensity scale.
How intense is Fela Kuti overall?
Fela Kuti averages 55/100 intensity across 19 measured songs — more charged than the 46/100 average across our whole catalog.
What is the average tempo of Fela Kuti?
The Fela Kuti songs we've measured average about 123 BPM — upbeat.
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