Suno prompt for "Criticize" by Alexander O'Neal

The iconic, punchy LinnDrum programming and aggressive, syncopated synth-bassline characteristic of the Jam & Lewis production style. Real tempo and key from published music data, plus a starter style field you can paste into Suno right now.

Tempo
117 BPM
Key
B minor
Genre
Contemporary R&B
Energy
High
Length
4:07
Sub-genres
Minneapolis Sound, Synth-funk

Starter Suno style prompt

Starter style field · 426 chars

Contemporary R&B, Minneapolis Sound, Synth-funk, 117 BPM, B minor, High energy, Tight, mechanical, and highly syncopated 16th-note funk groove with a heavy emphasis on the downbeat, Assertive, soulful baritone with a rhythmic, percussive delivery that cuts through the dense synth arrangement, The iconic, punchy LinnDrum programming and aggressive, syncopated synth-bassline characteristic of the Jam & Lewis production style

What makes it sound like that

Groove
Tight, mechanical, and highly syncopated 16th-note funk groove with a heavy emphasis on the downbeat.
Vocal
Assertive, soulful baritone with a rhythmic, percussive delivery that cuts through the dense synth arrangement.
Emotional arc
Starts with a confrontational, frustrated energy that maintains a high-tension, danceable groove throughout, resolving into a defiant, self-assured stance.

Song structure

Intro16 barsRhythmic establishment with synth stabs and drum machine
Verse 116 barsVocal entry, establishing the narrative of frustration
Pre-Chorus8 barsBuilding tension with vocal harmonies
7 more sections in the full blueprint, with lyrics and per-section direction

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FAQ

What BPM and key is "Criticize" by Alexander O'Neal?

"Criticize" by Alexander O'Neal runs at 117 BPM in B minor. Both values were sourced from published music data sites, not estimated.

How do I make a song like "Criticize" by Alexander O'Neal in Suno?

Put the tempo (117 BPM), key (B minor) and genre stack (Contemporary R&B, Minneapolis Sound, Synth-funk) at the front of Suno's Style field, then describe the groove and vocal delivery. Suno Prompt Machine builds the full Style and Lyrics fields from the track's real arrangement, with your first blueprint free.

What genre is "Criticize" by Alexander O'Neal?

"Criticize" by Alexander O'Neal is Contemporary R&B, with elements of Minneapolis Sound, Synth-funk.

Can I copy Alexander O'Neal's voice or lyrics in Suno?

No, and you shouldn't try. Naming artists in Suno is blocked. The working approach is to describe the sound in musical terms: tempo, key, groove, instrumentation and vocal style, then write original lyrics.

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