Top radio stations for hip-hop & rap

You can contact radio stations directly through Groover. Browse the list of stations that play hip-hop, rap, trap, or drill, then send your track with a personal message. Each station listens and responds within 7 days, or you get your credits back.

Radio stations look for quality production, clear mixing, and authentic style. They want tracks that fit their audience, whether that's trap, drill, boom bap, or conscious rap. A strong hook, good energy, and a professional presentation help you stand out.

Radio gives you direct access to engaged listeners who trust their local stations. Hip-hop and rap thrive on community, and radio pros & curators help you reach fans who care about the culture. Getting airplay builds credibility and opens doors to shows, interviews, and collaborations.

Send your best track with a short, personal message. Mention why you think your music fits their station. Make sure your production is clean and your mix is radio-ready. Radio pros appreciate artists who know their sound and respect the station's vibe.

You get a guaranteed response within 7 days. Radio stations can play your track on air, share it with their audience, or give you detailed feedback. Not every submission leads to airplay, but you always get honest input from music pros who know the hip-hop and rap scene.

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.