Top hip hop & rap labels

Use Groover to send your hip hop or rap tracks directly to record labels. Browse the list, pick labels that match your style (trap, boom bap, lo-fi, etc.), and submit your music. Every label listens and responds within 7 days, or you get your credits back.

Hip hop and rap labels want originality, strong production, clear vision, and consistency. Whether you make trap, conscious rap, or experimental hip hop, they look for artists who have a unique voice, professional sound quality, and potential for growth.

Hip hop labels span the globe, from major cities to underground scenes. They cover subgenres like trap, drill, boom bap, lo-fi hip hop, and experimental rap. Many indie labels focus on niche sounds and regional styles, giving artists more creative freedom and direct support.

Send polished tracks with clear mixing and mastering. Write a short, honest pitch that explains your sound and influences. Show you know the label by mentioning their roster or recent releases. Be professional and authentic in your approach.

You'll get guaranteed feedback from every label within 7 days. Some will pass, but many will offer advice or opportunities like distribution, album deals, or promotion. Response rates vary, but Groover ensures no label ignores your submission. If they don't respond, you get your credits back.

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.