DOPE FIEND BEATS songs often center on a “groove,” a syncopated with various changes are the foundation set by the melody.

The melody emphasis prioritizes melodic form as well as improvisational “risk-taking” found in more traditional or venturesome jazz fusion. While improvisation is de-emphasized, sometimes occasionally incorporating blues and traditional jazz improvisation.

DOPE FIEND BEATS R&B borrows heavily from R&B, Pop, and Hip Hop, at times featuring lead and background vocals, and drawing inspiration from easy-listening pop music and R&B ballads.