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Superstar

Lupe Fiasco (Ft. Matthew Santos)

KeyB minor
Tempo95 BPM
Duration4:49

Rhodes melody, piano & acoustic guitar.

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Questions about this song

Answers from our automatic transcription. Key, tempo and chord labels may contain errors.

What key is Superstar by Lupe Fiasco (Ft. Matthew Santos) in?

This transcription starts in B minor.

What tempo is Superstar?

The estimated tempo is 95 BPM, calculated from the median spacing between detected beats. This is a summary of the transcription; timing can vary during the song.

What are the main chord progressions in Superstar?

Recurring four-chord sequences in this transcription include G → Bm7/5 → Em7 → G (12 occurrences); Bm7/5 → Em7 → G → Bm7/5 (12 occurrences); Em7 → G → Bm7/5 → Em7 (12 occurrences). These are exact chord-label matches within sections, not a complete harmonic analysis.

What are the relative chords in Superstar?

Here are a few patterns to play with: VI → i7/5 → iv7 → VI in B minor; i7/5 → iv7 → VI → i7/5 in B minor; iv7 → VI → i7/5 → iv7 in B minor. Think of Roman numerals as chord names you can take into any key. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor; in minor keys, we count from the natural-minor scale.

Does Superstar use a well-known chord progression?

No familiar pattern jumped out this time. Try the progressions above and listen for how each chord leads into the next.

What time signature is Superstar in?

The transcription starts in 4/4.

How is Superstar structured?

The detected sections are intro (0:00) → chorus (0:24) → verse (1:04) → chorus (1:45) → verse (2:05) → chorus (2:45) → verse (3:06) → chorus (3:46) → outro (4:27).

How long is this version of Superstar?

The transcribed version lasts 4:49. Other recordings or edits may have a different duration.

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