Top hip-hop & rap pros & curators

Browse the list above and filter by curator type (playlist, label, radio, blog) and subgenre (trap, boom bap, lo-fi, drill). Select the pros that match your sound, then send your track directly through Groover. You'll get guaranteed feedback within 7 days.

Hip-hop pros look for originality, strong production quality, clear mixing, and authentic style. Whether you make trap, boom bap, or drill, they want artists with a unique voice and professional sound. A strong online presence and consistent releases also help.

Hip-hop is one of the most diverse and fast-evolving genres globally. Subgenres like trap, drill, lo-fi hip-hop, and boom bap each have distinct audiences and industry networks. The scene values authenticity, lyrical skill, and innovative production, with strong communities both online and in local markets.

Focus on quality over quantity. Make sure your track is professionally mixed and mastered. Write a personalized message explaining your sound and influences. Target pros who actually work with your subgenre, whether that's trap, boom bap, or lo-fi. Consistency and a clear artistic identity go a long way.

Every pro you contact will listen and respond within 7 days, or you get your credits back. Response rates vary, but you'll get honest feedback. Opportunities include playlist adds, label interest, radio play, blog features, and networking connections that can lead to collaborations or bookings.

Groover helps artists and their representatives (label managers, PR agents, publishers etc.) get their music heard.


Through an innovative web platform, Groover connects artists who want to promote their music with the best curators, radios and labels seeking emerging talents. On Groover, artists can send their music directly to a selection of blogs, radios, playlist curators, record labels and pros of their choice, get feedback guaranteed, and coverage!

Thanks to Groover, more than 3,000 active music curators and pros have given more than 4 million pieces of feedback, 1 million+ shares (reviews, playlist adds etc.) and 1,000+ signatures on record labels.

Yes, Groover is a paid platform that uses credits called Grooviz:

• 1 Grooviz = €1 (tax included, ~ $1.07 USD)

• Contacting a curator/pro costs 2 Grooviz

• Top-tier curators may cost more (4–6 Grooviz)
  

You can save up to 24% with discounted credit packs.

100%. Groover was built for indie and self-managed artists who want to promote their music without needing a label or traditional PR.

Curators provide actionable written feedback on your track, helping you understand your music’s strengths, get exposure, and grow your network.

Yes, but signing up is free and takes only a few minutes. You can browse curators and plan your campaign before sending your first track.