Hip-hop & rap mentors for artists

Browse mentor profiles to see their specialties and experience. Look for mentors who work with your subgenre, whether that's trap, boom bap, lo-fi hip-hop, or conscious rap. Read their bios to understand their background and what kind of feedback they provide. You can send your track to multiple mentors to get different perspectives.

Hip-hop mentors look for artists who are serious about improving their craft. They value originality, strong work ethic, and openness to feedback. Whether you create trap beats, conscious rap lyrics, or experimental hip-hop, mentors want to see your unique voice and potential for growth. Technical skills matter, but so does your artistic vision.

Hip-hop is a diverse genre with many subgenres like trap, boom bap, lo-fi hip-hop, and conscious rap. Each style has its own techniques and standards. Experienced mentors understand these nuances and can give you specific advice tailored to your sound. They help you navigate production challenges, improve your flow, and develop your artistic identity in a competitive scene.

Submit your best work and be specific about what feedback you need. Tell your mentor what you're trying to achieve with your track and where you're struggling. Whether you're working on trap production, boom bap drums, or conscious rap lyrics, clear questions get better answers. Be open to criticism and willing to apply the feedback you receive.

All mentors on Groover must respond within 7 days with detailed feedback. If they don't, you get your credits back. Response rates vary, but most mentors provide thorough advice on your production, lyrics, flow, and mix. Some may offer ongoing guidance or additional resources. Use their feedback to improve your next tracks and refine your approach to hip-hop and rap music.

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.