Best hip-hop & rap playlists

Use Groover to send your track directly to playlist curators. Browse playlists by subgenre like trap, lo-fi hip-hop, or boom bap, then submit your music. Every curator responds within 7 days or you get your credits back.

Playlist pros & curators want quality production, clear mixing, and originality. They look for tracks that fit their playlist vibe, whether that's trap, conscious rap, lo-fi beats, or underground hip-hop. A strong hook and professional sound help you stand out.

Hip-hop is one of the most popular genres on streaming platforms. Playlists drive discovery and help you reach fans who love trap, rap, lo-fi hip-hop, and boom bap. Getting playlisted builds momentum and increases your streams fast.

Submit your track to curators who match your style. If you make trap, target trap playlists. If you create lo-fi hip-hop, pitch to chill and study playlists. Write a short, honest pitch and make sure your production is clean and professional.

You'll get feedback from every curator within 7 days. Some will add your track, others will share tips to improve. Not every submission gets playlisted, but you always get a real response. Focus on building relationships with curators who support your sound.

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.