Genres accepted most often
- Afrobeat/Afropop
- Hip-hop
- Rap in English
- R&B
- Trap
Other genres they love
- Dub
- French house
- Hard rock
- Indie folk
- Metal/Heavy metal
- Pop rock
- French rap
Genres they’re also open to receiving
- African music
- Alternative rock
- Country music
- Dancehall
- International rap
- Psychedelic pop
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Main
- Write articles
Others
- Interview artists on radio, video, or podcast
- Share on YouTube, SoundCloud, or Twitch channel
- Connect artists with live event opportunities
- Create post or reel on social media
- Recommend to team/network
- Add to playlist(s)
- Add to story on social media
They recently gave these artists opportunities
They want to receive music similar to…
Reggae
Hip hop
Blues
Rock
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Moods they love
- Catchy
- Chill
- Contemporary
- Creative
- Curious
- Danceable
- Dark
- Offbeat
- Downbeat
- Dramatic
- Eccentric
- Eclectic
- Energetic
- Engaged
- Experimental
- Standard
- Fusion
- Good vibes
- Groovy
- Hardcore
- Unique
- Indie
- Intense
- Meaningful lyrics
- Mainstream
- Melancholic
- Melodic
- Midtempo
- Dreamy
- Original
- Positive
- Provocative
- Psychological
- Relaxing
- Sensual
- Simple
- Subdued
- Surprising
- Tropical
- Underground
- Captivating
- Upbeat
- Weird
Moods they’re also open to receiving
- Authentic
- Lo-fi
- Romantic
Attributes they love
- AI Music
- Available on Spotify
- BIPOC artist
- Composer
- On stage experience
- Female artist
- Male artist
- Queer artist
- Strong social media presence
- Supported artist
Attributes they’re also open to receiving
- Early project
- International potential
- Unsigned artist
- Upcoming project
- Young talent
They don't want to receive...
- Acid house
- Death/Thrash
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