Style presets
Suno blocks artist names, so each preset stores the sound instead — safe to paste straight into the style box.
Vocal pack
Rhythm & Praise (up-tempo gospel-R&B vocal lane)
contemporary gospel, praise, gospel r&b, urban gospel, joyful, energetic, spirit-filled, spirited male or female lead with run-heavy praise ad-libs, preacher-style exhortation, choir call-and-response, B3 organ, live drums, bass guitar, tambourine, mass choir, hand claps, live band bounce, B3 organ stabs, crisp hand claps, energetic praise-break dynamics, warm church mix, 98-112 BPM
R&B Scripture-Based Christian (smooth testimony vocal lane)
christian r&b, gospel r&b, inspirational r&b, soul, uplifting, smooth, devout, smooth tenor lead, bible-story and testimony lyrics, warm gospel runs, intimate spoken-word asides, electric piano, synth bass, soft drums, string pads, acoustic guitar, polished modern R&B, warm electric keys, programmed and live drums, clean radio mix, subtle string pads, 72-88 BPM
Soulful like Lauryn Hill (conscious hip hop soul lane)
hip hop soul, neo-soul, conscious rap, empowered, reflective, soulful, warm alto female lead switching between rich soul singing and sharp rhythmic rap, layered self-harmonies, spoken interludes, upright bass, rhodes, clean guitar, hand percussion, soul strings, dusty 90s boom-bap warmth, live-room drums, vinyl-flavored analog mix, organic neo-soul groove, 82-95 BPM
Soulful like Mann (Tamela Mann powerhouse gospel lane)
urban contemporary gospel, contemporary r&b, inspirational r&b, triumphant, devout, emotional, powerhouse female lead with dramatic gospel belt, controlled melismatic runs, tender cracks, choir answer vocals, live drums, bass guitar, grand piano, strings, mass choir, pads, polished radio-ready gospel-R&B, lush strings, live drums, warm bass, cinematic crescendo dynamics, 68-82 BPM
Soulful like Beyoncé (powerhouse R&B vocal lane)
contemporary r&b, pop soul, soul, confident, empowering, anthemic, powerhouse female lead, precise melismatic runs, layered octave stacks, belted anthemic chorus, confident attitude, synth bass, big drums, electric piano, horn stabs, strings, pads, modern R&B pop, punchy drums, rich stacked harmonies, glossy mix, dramatic stop-start dynamics, 80-100 BPM
Soulful like Jill Scott (neo-soul poet vocal lane)
neo-soul, soul, jazz soul, contemporary r&b, cozy, romantic, reflective, warm, warm alto vocal with spoken-word passages, poetic phrasing, rich harmonies, conversational ad-libs, rhodes, upright bass, brushed drums, acoustic guitar, flute, soft horns, live neo-soul band, warm rhodes, upright bass, brushed drums, intimate room-mic warmth, vinyl feel, 70-85 BPM
Chance the Rapper pack
Gospel-rap choir bounce (Chance the Rapper lane)
gospel rap, hip hop, chicago rap, joyful, uplifting, celebratory, joyful melodic rap flow, playful cadence switches, massive gospel choir stacks answering every line, grand piano, B3 organ, trumpet fanfare, live drum kit, gospel choir, bright churchy mix, live band energy, choir-forward arrangement, warm analog glue, 90-105 BPM
Psychedelic soul rap (Acid Rap lane)
acid rap, psychedelic soul, hip hop, trippy, carefree, sunny, elastic sing-rap cadence, ad-lib echoes, loose conversational delivery, soul sample chops, upright bass, wah guitar, rhodes, dusty drums, hazy soul samples, vinyl crackle, swung drums, dubby delays, 85-95 BPM
Coloring book worship rap
gospel, worship rap, contemporary gospel, grateful, spiritual, triumphant, grateful melodic rap lead, whispered testimonies, full choir call-and-response, B3 organ, grand piano, brass stabs, gospel choir, hand claps, live church mix, organ swells, hand claps, praise-break dynamics, 70-85 BPM
Big day celebration pop-rap
pop rap, dance pop, hip hop, euphoric, romantic, festive, buoyant melodic rap hooks, wedding-party gang vocals, sing-along chorus, brass band, claps, synth bass, piano stabs, party percussion, polished radio pop sheen, four-on-the-floor bounce, brass hits, 100-115 BPM
Chicago juke rap flip
juke, footwork, chicago rap, hype, kinetic, playful, chopped vocal chants, rapid-fire verses, hype crew shouts, 808 toms, pitched vocal chops, sub bass, sparse keys, frenetic 808 patterns, tom rolls, stuttering vocal chops, raw club mix, 138-146 BPM
Sunday candy soul (Chance lane)
neo-soul, gospel r&b, hip hop soul, sweet, nostalgic, tender, sweet melodic rap-sung lead, children's choir echoes, warm stacked harmonies, soft horn section, rhodes, live bass, brushed drums, choir pads, buttery soul arrangement, soft horns, gentle swing, church-basement warmth, 75-90 BPM
Lauryn Hill pack
Soulful hip hop fusion (Lauryn Hill lane)
hip hop soul, neo-soul, conscious hip hop, empowered, soulful, reflective, female vocal moving seamlessly between sung soul melodies and sharp rhythmic rap verses, live drums, rhodes, warm bass guitar, strings, gospel choir stacks, live band warmth with boom-bap drums, gospel-tinged keys, organic 90s-inspired mix, 82-95 BPM
Miseducation soul-rap (Lauryn Hill pack)
hip hop soul, neo-soul, conscious rap, soulful, reflective, grounded, warm alto female lead switching between rich singing and sharp conscious rap, layered self-harmonies, spoken interlude asides, upright bass, rhodes, clean guitar licks, hand percussion, soul strings, dusty 90s boom-bap warmth, live-room drums, vinyl-flavored analog mix, 85-95 BPM
Reggae-soul sway (Lauryn Hill pack)
reggae soul, roots reggae, r&b, easy, warm, hopeful, melodic female lead with patois-flavored phrasing, warm backing harmonies, easy ad-libs, electric bass, skank guitar, organ bubble, congas, live drum kit, one-drop groove, bass-forward mix, spring reverb guitar skanks, 70-85 BPM
Unplugged confession (Lauryn Hill pack)
acoustic soul, folk soul, vulnerable, raw, honest, raw solo female voice, cracked emotional edges, conversational preaching between lines, no doubles, acoustic guitar, single-mic intimacy, room air, no polish, fragile dynamics, 60-75 BPM
Doo-wop horn groove (Lauryn Hill pack)
hip hop soul, retro soul, r&b, playful, confident, uplifting, call-and-response female lead with group answer vocals, punchy rap verse into sung hook, horn section, piano, electric bass, tambourine, backing vocal group, bright horn-led arrangement, snappy swung drums, retro-modern glue, 90-105 BPM
Lecrae pack
Gospel trap testimony (Lecrae pack)
christian hip hop, gospel trap, trap, determined, hopeful, bold, clear conviction-driven male rap, punch-in ad-libs, sung faith hook, 808 bass, trap hats, choir pads, piano stabs, modern trap mix, rolling hi-hats, deep 808 sub, cinematic pads, 70-85 BPM
Stadium faith anthem (Lecrae pack)
christian hip hop, pop rap, triumphant, energetic, inspiring, commanding male rap verses, big anthemic sung chorus, crowd gang vocals, synth bass, big drums, brass stabs, crowd claps, pad swells, wide arena mix, driving drums, layered synth risers, 100-115 BPM
Southern soul rap (Lecrae pack)
southern hip hop, soul rap, soulful, grateful, steady, laid-back southern male flow, gospel-tinged sung refrain, warm background harmonies, soul sample chops, B3 organ, live bass, dusty drums, soulful sample loop, swung drums, warm analog low end, 75-90 BPM
Reflective testimony rap (Lecrae pack)
conscious rap, christian hip hop, reflective, somber, sincere, restrained storytelling male rap, spoken-word closing bars, soft sung counter-melody, grand piano, muted strings, soft drums, sub bass, sparse cinematic beat, filtered piano, subtle vinyl texture, 70-85 BPM
Timbaland producer pack
Producer pack — Beatbox bounce
hip hop, bounce rap, electronic hip hop, playful, hypnotic, confident, mouth-percussion beatbox layered under a confident rap flow, chanted group answers, beatbox percussion, 808 sub, finger snaps, muted synth stabs, human beatbox as the drum kit, syncopated hi-hats, deep sub-bass pockets, dry punchy mix with gated space, 92-104 BPM
Producer pack — Futuristic R&B
future r&b, electronic soul, alternative r&b, sleek, sensual, otherworldly, smooth lead vocal cut into stuttered chops, whispered doubles, pitched vocal riffs, vocal chops, glassy synth, sub bass, electronic kit, sine bells, half-time swing, glassy digital synths, stutter edits, reversed vocal tails, crisp club-ready low end, 70-88 BPM
Producer pack — Club bounce
dance rap, club hip hop, uptempo pop rap, euphoric, sweaty, anthemic, call-and-response chant hooks, energetic rap verses, crowd ad-libs, congas, handclaps, synth bass, brass stabs, up-tempo four-on-the-floor mixed with hand percussion, big claps, filtered risers, loud radio master, 118-128 BPM
Producer pack — World-percussion pop
global pop, percussive pop, afro-fusion, exotic, driving, bright, melodic pop lead with exotic-scale runs and layered hummed hooks, tabla, darbuka, kalimba, plucked strings, sub bass, tabla and darbuka layers under modern pop drums, wide stereo percussion, cinematic sweeps, 100-112 BPM
Producer pack — Dark cinematic rap
cinematic hip hop, dark rap, orchestral trap, ominous, tense, epic, menacing low rap delivery with whispered ad-libs answering every bar, staccato strings, timpani, 808 bass, choir pad, tense string ostinato, orchestral stabs, cavernous drums, film-score dynamics with trap low end, 76-90 BPM
Producer pack — Vocal-chop hook lab
electronic pop, future soul, chop-driven r&b, catchy, bright, hypnotic, pitched vocal samples used as the main melodic riff, breathy sung topline over them, vocal chops, pluck synth, deep bass, shaker, chopped and re-pitched vocal hook as lead instrument, tight gated drums, filtered sidechain movement, 96-110 BPM
Producer pack — Nocturnal slow jam
90s r&b, slow jam, contemporary r&b, intimate, smoky, romantic, silky duet-style vocals, whispered doubles, tight background stacks, rhodes, fretless bass, shuffled drum kit, soft strings, deep pocket groove, swung shuffle drums, warm analog keys, late-night intimate mix, 66-80 BPM
Producer pack — Drop-in intro flavor
hip hop, r&b, pop rap, swaggering, cinematic, hyped, spoken hype line opening the track before the beat drops, ad-lib answers throughout, sub drop, reversed cymbal, 808 bass, muted keys, sparse whispered intro, single filtered hit, full beat drop entry, dramatic arrangement contrast, 84-98 BPM
Worship & Black gospel
Black church altar-call worship
black gospel, worship ballad, gospel, reverent, broken, consecrated, intimate, slow emotive male or female lead, tender cracks and ad-libbed prayers, choir swells that answer the lead in call-and-response, hammond organ, grand piano, live drums, tambourine, mass choir, B3 organ swells, grand piano, live drums, gradual dynamic build to a soft shout, warm live church mix, 60-72 BPM
Contemporary gospel live worship
contemporary gospel, worship, praise, worshipful, emotional, anthemic, live, passionate congregational lead, spontaneous ad-libs, soaring choir stacks, call-and-response with the room, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, worship keys, bass guitar, live drums, pads, modern worship-team sound, electric and acoustic guitar swells, pad layers, bass and live drums, spontaneous transitions, room-filling energy, 68-82 BPM
Mass choir praise break
traditional gospel, praise, black gospel, fiery, joyful, triumphant, spirit-filled, fired-up lead over mass choir, hand claps, shouted praise ad-libs, preacher-style exhortation, call-and-response, hammond organ, live drums, tambourine, brass section, mass choir, Hammond B3, live drums, tambourine, brass stabs, high-energy praise break that drops back into deep worship, explosive dynamics, 88-110 BPM
Intimate spontaneous Black worship
spontaneous worship, ambient worship, gospel, reverent, fragile, anointed, tender, single intimate lead vocal with free-time phrasing, whispered prayers and ad-libs, fragile falsetto moments, slow-building choir hums, felt piano, ambient pads, soft strings, choir hums, felt piano and warm ambient pads, lots of space and air, unhurried dynamic flow, gentle swells into congregational singing, 55-70 BPM
Todd Dulaney praise & worship lane
contemporary gospel, praise, worship, worshipful, joyful, anthemic, passionate male worship lead, spontaneous prayerful ad-libs, choir call-and-response, controlled gospel runs, grand piano, B3 organ, live drums, bass guitar, mass choir, electric guitar, live church recording, full band, B3 organ swells, dynamic praise-break build, warm live-room mix, 70-85 BPM
Fred Hammond bass-heavy gospel lane
contemporary gospel, urban gospel, praise, grooving, uplifting, soulful, smooth low male lead, conversational testimony-style ad-libs, rich harmony stacks, warm gospel tone, bass guitar, drum machine, rhodes, synth pads, B3 organ, deep bass pockets, crisp programmed drums, R&B-gospel blend, polished radio-ready mix, 78-92 BPM
Anointed Messenger testimony gospel lane
contemporary gospel, inspirational gospel, praise, devotional, hopeful, intimate, sincere male or female testimony lead, spoken-word prayer moments, gentle runs, supportive choir fills, grand piano, pads, acoustic guitar, live drums, string pads, modern worship-pop production, piano-led builds, ambient pads, clean emotional climax, 68-82 BPM
Hip hop & rap
Jazzy boom-bap (Kendrick lane)
conscious hip hop, jazz rap, urgent, cerebral, gritty, agile male rap, shifting cadences, ad-lib stacks, upright bass, muted trumpet, rhodes, vinyl crackle, dusty sampled drums, live jazz players, swinging pocket, 84-96 BPM
Lo-fi chill (study beats lane)
lo-fi hip hop, chillhop, calm, rainy, cozy, instrumental or distant sampled vocal, jazz piano, soft bass, rimshot drums, rain foley, vinyl noise, wobbly tape pitch, dusty drums, low-passed mix, 70-88 BPM
Melodic rap (Drake lane)
melodic rap, pop rap, contemporary hip hop, confessional, moody, braggadocious, half-sung half-rapped male vocal, auto-tuned hooks, introspective verses, 808 bass, ambient pads, filtered piano, trap hats, moody synth pads, rolling 808 hi-hats, spacious atmospheric mix, 75-90 BPM
Drill (UK/NY lane)
drill, uk drill, menacing, urgent, street, cold sliding male rap flow, menacing ad-libs, sliding 808 bass, dark strings, sirens, sharp snares, sliding 808s, dark orchestral hits, crisp skittering drums, 138-146 BPM
Trap soul (Bryson Tiller lane)
trap soul, contemporary r&b, hip hop, late-night, yearning, toxic-romantic, smooth male vocal sliding between rap and melody, doubled hooks, 808 bass, dark rhodes, trap hats, vinyl crackle, moody minor chords, booming 808s, intimate dark mix, 80-95 BPM
West-coast bounce (Kendrick/Mustard lane)
west coast hip hop, gangsta rap, sunny, confident, anthemic, confident laid-back male rap, punchline delivery, group gang vocals on hook, synth bass, g-funk lead, handclaps, whistle synth, rubbery bassline, handclaps, sunny but hard-hitting bounce, 95-105 BPM
Jazz rap (A Tribe Called Quest lane)
jazz rap, alternative hip hop, playful, smart, warm, playful conversational rap trading verses, spoken ad-libs, upright bass, saxophone, brushed drums, electric piano, warm upright-bass loops, dusty breaks, horn stabs, 88-98 BPM
Modern hip hop (current radio lane)
contemporary hip hop, trap, rap, confident, anthemic, modern, confident male rap with melodic auto-tuned hook, stacked ad-libs, 808 bass, trap hi-hats, dark synth pads, plucked melody, hard-hitting 808s, crisp modern mix, atmospheric synth textures, punchy streaming-ready master, 85-100 BPM
Lil Baby melodic trap lane
melodic trap, atlanta hip hop, rap, introspective, gritty, determined, rapid-fire melodic male rap, strained emotional cadence, ad-lib echoes, street-narrative delivery, 808 bass, trap hi-hats, dark piano, sub bass, snare rolls, hard 808s, skittering hi-hats, dark piano loops, crisp Atlanta trap mix, 130-145 BPM
Young Miami bounce rap lane
miami rap, bounce rap, hip hop, confident, playful, party, bold female rap, braggadocious chant hooks, attitude-driven delivery, hype ad-libs, 808 bass, handclaps, congas, synth brass, sub kick, booming 808 bounce, hand percussion, trunk-rattling low end, club-ready Miami mix, 95-110 BPM
New school hip hop (melodic trap-pop)
new school hip hop, melodic rap, trap pop, melodic, catchy, modern, melodic sing-rap flow, auto-tuned hooks, internet-era ad-libs, emotionally open delivery, 808 bass, trap drums, airy synth pads, plucked melodies, vocal chops, genre-blending beats, airy synths, punchy 808s, streaming-era polish, 80-100 BPM
Old school hip hop (boom-bap foundation)
old school hip hop, boom bap, east coast hip hop, nostalgic, raw, lyrical, gritty storyteller rap, steady cadence, scratch hooks, classic call-and-response ad-libs, turntable scratches, boom bap drums, sampled horns, upright bass, rhodes, sampled breakbeats, dusty vinyl crackle, warm analog bass, minimal loop-based arrangement, 85-100 BPM
Female singer [bass intro] Soulful R&B trap soul — diva house, art pop, 2020s snap
trap soul, contemporary r&b, diva house, art pop, 2020s pop, soulful, intimate, smooth, glossy, sassy, late-night, warm female lead with glossy diva tone, smooth switches between breathy singing and melodic rap verses, sassy ad-libs, finger-snap punctuation, bass guitar intro, sub bass, 808 kick, rhodes, trap hats, soft pads, finger snaps, shimmering synths, house piano stabs, stripped bass guitar intro, warm sub bass drop, crisp 2020s finger-snap beat, shimmering art-pop synths, diva-house piano stabs, polished intimate mix, slow build into full groove, 72-88 BPM
R&B & soul
Dreamy alt-R&B (Frank Ocean lane)
alternative r&b, neo-soul, bedroom pop, wistful, intimate, nocturnal, soft male falsetto, conversational, layered background harmonies, muted electric guitar, rhodes, sub bass, brushed drums, warm lo-fi tape saturation, wide reverb, unhurried arrangement, 72-88 BPM
Soulful pop-r&b (SZA lane)
contemporary r&b, soul pop, yearning, confessional, smooth, fluid female vocal, melismatic runs, stacked harmonies, electric piano, warm bass, trap-tinged hats, guitar licks, lush chords, laid-back swung drums, glossy modern mix, 78-95 BPM
Modern alt-R&B (Daniel Caesar lane)
alternative r&b, neo-soul, tender, devotional, aching, tender male falsetto, gospel-tinged harmony stacks, clean electric guitar, wurlitzer, round bass, soft drums, clean guitar-led arrangement, warm analog keys, gentle dynamics, 70-85 BPM
Slow-jam R&B (90s lane)
slow jam, 90s r&b, sensual, smooth, romantic, silky male or female vocal, long melismatic runs, call-and-response ad-libs, fretless bass, synth strings, finger snaps, electric piano, lush pads, finger snaps, deep round bass, candle-lit mix, 68-80 BPM
New jack swing (Bobby Brown lane)
new jack swing, dance r&b, playful, uptempo, flirty, energetic male vocal, rap-sung verses, big group chorus, synth brass, funk guitar, drum machine swing, synth bass, swinging drum machine groove, synth brass hits, upbeat party energy, 104-118 BPM
Quiet storm (Smokey Robinson lane)
quiet storm, smooth soul, intimate, mellow, midnight, feather-light breathy vocal, whispered ad-libs, rhodes, soft saxophone, congas, warm bass, mellow jazz chords, brushed percussion, ultra-soft late-night mix, 65-78 BPM
Jazz-soul (Norah Jones lane)
jazz soul, vocal jazz, cozy, romantic, unhurried, warm breathy female vocal at the piano, close and conversational, grand piano, upright bass, brushed drums, soft guitar, trio arrangement, room-mic warmth, gentle swing, 70-85 BPM
Retro soul (Bruno Mars 'Silk Sonic' lane)
retro soul, philly soul, smooth, romantic, groovy, silky falsetto duet energy, talkbox ad-libs, lush harmonies, live drums, clavinet, strings, wah guitar, live band pocket, lush strings, satin 70s mix, 88-100 BPM
Beyoncé powerhouse R&B lane
contemporary r&b, pop soul, soul, empowering, confident, anthemic, powerhouse female lead, precise melismatic runs, layered octave harmony stacks, belted anthemic chorus, fierce attitude ad-libs, synth bass, big drums, electric piano, horn stabs, strings, pads, punchy modern R&B pop, dramatic stop-start dynamics, rich stacked harmonies, glossy mix, 80-100 BPM
H.E.R. / Jazmine Sullivan / India.Arie soul-R&B lane
neo-soul, contemporary r&b, acoustic soul, alternative r&b, introspective, vulnerable, healing, sensual, empowered, warm female lead vocal, breathy intimate falsetto, powerful gospel-tinged belting, melismatic runs, spoken-word passages, layered harmony stacks, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, rhodes, wurlitzer, live bass, brushed drums, soft pads, strings, guitar-led soul arrangement, warm rhodes and wurlitzer, live bass, brushed drums, subtle trap-influenced programming, warm analog mix, quiet verse to powerful chorus dynamic contrast, 68-82 BPM
Pop
Psychedelic synth-pop (Tame Impala lane)
psychedelic pop, neo-psychedelia, synth pop, hazy, euphoric, introspective, airy male vocal drenched in reverb and slight phaser, fuzz bass, analog synth pads, live drum kit, phased keys, analog synths, tape flange, huge compressed drums, stereo swirl, 100-118 BPM
Whisper dark-pop (Billie Eilish lane)
dark pop, electropop, minimal pop, eerie, sultry, cinematic, close-mic whispered female vocal, doubled, breathy, 808 sub, finger-snaps, detuned synth, soft piano, sparse minimal beat, deep sub bass, unsettling foley textures, 88-100 BPM
Anxious art-electronica (Radiohead lane)
art pop, experimental electronic, idm, paranoid, melancholy, vast, fragile male tenor, haunting falsetto lines, arpeggiated synth, ondes-like synth, upright bass, strings, glitchy programmed drums, odd meters, orchestral swells, 60-130 BPM
Cinematic indie folk (Bon Iver lane)
indie folk, chamber folk, aching, wintry, hopeful, layered falsetto choir, vocoder textures, acoustic guitar, horns, felt piano, soft kick, roomy acoustic recording, tape hiss, gradual build, 66-84 BPM
Arena synth-pop (The Weeknd lane)
synthwave pop, dark disco, neon, driving, romantic, silky male tenor, big anthemic hooks, juno pads, slap bass, linn drums, synth lead, 80s gated reverb drums, bright analog synths, glossy sheen, 108-125 BPM
Story country (Zach Bryan lane)
americana, alt-country, folk rock, nostalgic, weathered, earnest, raw male voice, cracked and unpolished, group shout chorus, acoustic guitar, fiddle, pedal steel, stomp percussion, live-room capture, minimal edits, honest dynamics, 76-104 BPM
Glossy dance-pop (Justin Bieber lane)
dance pop, pop, romantic, carefree, glossy, breathy youthful male tenor, falsetto flips, layered pop hooks, plucked synths, sub bass, tight pop drums, vocal chops, tropical-tinged synths, punchy four-on-the-floor, polished radio gloss, 100-115 BPM
Acoustic pop (Shawn Mendes lane)
acoustic pop, singer-songwriter pop, earnest, hopeful, heartfelt, earnest male vocal, raw falsetto moments, big belted chorus, acoustic guitar, cajon, warm piano, string swells, acoustic guitar forward, hand percussion, wide organic build, 90-105 BPM
Pop ballad (piano & voice lane)
pop ballad, heartbreaking, soaring, vulnerable, powerful emotive lead vocal, dynamic build to belted final chorus, grand piano, strings, soft kick, ambient pads, sparse piano start, cinematic swell into full band, huge reverb on vocal, 60-75 BPM
Reggaeton / latin pop (Bad Bunny lane)
reggaeton, latin pop, perreo, nocturnal, playful, rhythmic spanish male vocal, half-melodic flow, crowd chants, dembow drums, synth bass, plucked guitar, vocal chops, dembow rhythm, deep synth bass, perreo-ready bounce, 88-98 BPM
Retro synthwave (The Weeknd 'Blinding Lights' lane)
synthwave, synth pop, neon, nostalgic, driving, soaring 80s-style male vocal, gated-reverb ad-libs, analog arps, juno pads, linn drums, synth lead, driving analog arps, neon pads, punchy retro drums, 110-120 BPM
Afrobeats & dancehall
Afrobeats (Burna Boy lane)
afrobeats, afro-fusion, joyful, sun-soaked, confident, melodic patois-tinged male vocal, call-and-response chorus, log drums, shakers, guitar licks, marimba, log-drum groove, warm percussion layers, sun-soaked bounce, 98-108 BPM
Amapiano (South African lane)
amapiano, afro house, hypnotic, smooth, dancefloor, airy chanted vocals, deep spoken ad-libs, log drum bass, jazzy piano, shakers, soft synth pads, deep rolling log-drum bassline, jazzy keys, hypnotic minimal groove, 110-115 BPM
Dancehall (Jamaican lane)
dancehall, bashment, sultry, party, island, singjay male vocal, patois delivery, infectious hooks, riddim drums, offbeat organ, deep bass, steel-drum synth, riddim-driven bounce, offbeat keys, booming low end, 95-105 BPM
Gospel
Traditional gospel choir (Kirk Franklin lane)
traditional gospel, praise, uplifting, joyful, spirit-filled, full mass choir, call-and-response with a fired-up lead, hand claps, hammond organ, grand piano, live drums, tambourine, live church recording, organ swells, explosive dynamics, 90-120 BPM
Contemporary gospel (Maverick City lane)
contemporary gospel, worship, worshipful, emotional, anthemic, passionate congregational lead, spontaneous ad-libs, soaring choir, piano, ambient electric guitar, drums, bass, strings, modern worship band, long builds, ambient pads under keys, 68-80 BPM
Gospel trap (Kanye Sunday Service lane)
gospel rap, trap gospel, triumphant, spiritual, dramatic, auto-tuned choir stacks over rap verses, shouted praise ad-libs, 808 bass, pipe organ, choir samples, trap drums, 808s under church organ, gospel choir chops, dramatic build, 75-90 BPM
Worship ballad (Hillsong lane)
worship ballad, ccm, reverent, soaring, peaceful, intimate soft lead building to a big congregational chorus, felt piano, pads, soft drums, ambient guitar, piano and pad foundation, slow dynamic climb, huge final chorus, 60-72 BPM
Jazz
Smooth jazz (Sade lane)
smooth jazz, sophisti-pop, sultry, elegant, relaxed, velvety restrained female vocal, cool phrasing, soprano saxophone, nylon guitar, fretless bass, brushed drums, silky sax leads, polished band, breezy sophisticated mix, 80-95 BPM
Live & stripped
Tiny Desk (intimate NPR-style live session)
acoustic, live session, neo-soul, intimate, warm, unplugged, raw close-mic lead vocal, unpolished and present, natural room tone, acoustic guitar, upright bass, brushed drums, grand piano, small choir harmonies, stripped live-room recording, minimal processing, audible crowd hush and claps, 70-90 BPM
Live band production (concert energy)
live performance, soul, funk, electric, celebratory, larger-than-life, powerful live lead vocal with crowd call-and-response, band ad-libs, live drum kit, electric bass, horn section, hammond organ, electric guitar, big live stage mix, punchy live drums, extended instrumental breaks, audience energy, 95-115 BPM
Extras
Euphoric house (Fred again.. lane)
uk house, electronic dance, emotional, communal, late-night, chopped vocal samples, pitched-up phrases as hooks, deep house bass, piano stabs, shakers, white-noise risers, four-on-the-floor, sidechained pads, field-recording textures, 125-135 BPM
Liquid drum & bass (Chase & Status lane)
liquid drum and bass, electronic, euphoric, fast, uplifting, soulful floating topline, chopped vocal textures, amen-style breaks, sub bass, pads, piano stabs, fast breakbeat drums, deep rolling sub, lush atmospheric pads, 170-175 BPM