Suno prompt for "Rat In Mi Kitchen" by UB40

The iconic, repetitive horn-led hook and the deadpan, conversational vocal delivery. Real tempo and key from published music data, plus a starter style field you can paste into Suno right now.

Tempo
91 BPM
Key
C Minor
Genre
Reggae
Energy
Mid-tempo, laid-back but persistent
Length
6:59
Sub-genres
Dub, Lovers Rock

Starter Suno style prompt

Starter style field · 362 chars

Reggae, Dub, Lovers Rock, 91 BPM, C Minor, Mid-tempo, laid-back but persistent energy, Classic 'one-drop' reggae rhythm with a heavy, syncopated bassline and light, off-beat guitar skanks, Conversational, semi-spoken reggae toasting style with smooth, layered backing harmonies, The iconic, repetitive horn-led hook and the deadpan, conversational vocal delivery

What makes it sound like that

Groove
Classic 'one-drop' reggae rhythm with a heavy, syncopated bassline and light, off-beat guitar skanks.
Vocal
Conversational, semi-spoken reggae toasting style with smooth, layered backing harmonies.
Emotional arc
A shift from initial annoyance and confrontation to a resolved, rhythmic sense of empowerment.

Song structure

Intro16 barsInstrumental hook establishment
Verse 132 barsNarrative exposition
Chorus16 barsMain hook delivery
6 more sections in the full blueprint, with lyrics and per-section direction

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Full Style field under 1000 characters, bar-by-bar Lyrics field with section direction, exclusions and Suno v6 settings. Your first one is free, no card.

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FAQ

What BPM and key is "Rat In Mi Kitchen" by UB40?

"Rat In Mi Kitchen" by UB40 runs at 91 BPM in C Minor. Both values were sourced from published music data sites, not estimated.

How do I make a song like "Rat In Mi Kitchen" by UB40 in Suno?

Put the tempo (91 BPM), key (C Minor) and genre stack (Reggae, Dub, Lovers Rock) 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 "Rat In Mi Kitchen" by UB40?

"Rat In Mi Kitchen" by UB40 is Reggae, with elements of Dub, Lovers Rock.

Can I copy UB40'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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