Song Prompt Guide

A Guide to Hip-hop, Rap and Trap Music Production

Comprehensive guide to creating authentic hip-hop, rap, and trap music with AI. Master regional styles, sound characteristics, and advanced production techniques.

I. Style Positioning and Sound Characteristics

1. Regional Style Labels

East Coast Style

New York boom bapEast Coast hardcore rapBrooklyn drillQueens flow

West Coast Style

West Coast G-funkLA gangsta rapBay Area hyphyCalifornia smooth flow

Southern Style

Atlanta trapMemphis dark trapHouston chopped and screwedFlorida drill

Midwest Style

Chicago drillDetroit grimeMinnesota conscious rap

2. Sound Characteristic Labels

Rhythm Style

trap drumsphonk percussionboom bap beats808 bass heavy

Sound Texture

dark atmosphericgritty loficlean mixedraw underground

Timbre Features

deep 808scrisp hi-hatspunchy kickslayered synths

II. Prompt Optimization Strategies

3. Basic Prompt Structure

Basic Formula:

[Style] + [Region] + [Timbre] + [Emotion]

Example Combinations:

"Atlanta trap, dark atmospheric, aggressive flow"

Southern trap with dark atmosphere and aggressive delivery

"West Coast G-funk, smooth rhythm, confident delivery"

Classic West Coast style with smooth confident flow

"NYC boom bap, raw underground, energetic performance"

East Coast boom bap with raw underground energy

4. Advanced Prompt Techniques

Style Fusion

"trap soul with R&B elements"

Modern trap combined with soulful R&B influences

"phonk trap with Memphis influence"

Phonk-influenced trap with Memphis underground vibes

"modern trap with old school flow"

Contemporary trap production with classic hip-hop delivery

Sound Customization

"custom 808 pattern"

Unique 808 drum programming and patterns

"layered trap percussion"

Complex multi-layered percussion arrangements

"distinct voice character"

Unique vocal character and delivery style

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III. Accent and Genre Optimization

5. Regional Accent Enhancement

East Coast Accent

New York accentBronx deliveryEast Coast attitude

Southern Accent

Southern drawlATL swaggerHouston accent

West Coast Accent

LA style deliveryBay Area slangWest Coast flow

6. Genre Feature Enhancement

Trap Music

modern trap cadencemumble rap elementsauto-tune vocals

Classic Hip-hop

old school flowboom bap rhythmclassic hip-hop delivery

Drill Music

drill aggressive flowUK drill influencedChicago drill style

IV. Sound Quality Optimization Techniques

7. Sound Processing Suggestions

Mixing Parameters

clean mixprofessional masteringbalanced levels

Timbre Optimization

crisp vocalsdeep bassclear high end

Comprehensive Prompt Examples

Regional Style Examples

"Atlanta trap, dark atmospheric, deep 808s, mumble rap elements, Southern drawl, aggressive flow, clean mix"

Complete Atlanta trap style with regional characteristics

"New York boom bap, gritty lofi, punchy kicks, old school flow, Bronx delivery, energetic performance, raw underground"

Classic NYC boom bap with authentic East Coast elements

"West Coast G-funk, smooth rhythm, layered synths, California smooth flow, LA style delivery, confident delivery, professional mastering"

Smooth West Coast G-funk with characteristic laid-back flow

"Chicago drill, drill aggressive flow, crisp hi-hats, raw underground, drill style, intense energy, balanced levels"

Aggressive Chicago drill with characteristic intensity

Fusion Style Examples

"trap soul with R&B elements, modern trap cadence, deep bass, auto-tune vocals, smooth delivery, clean mixed"

Modern trap-soul fusion with R&B influences

"phonk trap with Memphis influence, phonk percussion, dark atmospheric, gritty lofi, Memphis dark trap, raw energy"

Memphis-influenced phonk trap with dark underground vibes

"modern trap with old school flow, trap drums, classic hip-hop delivery, crisp vocals, boom bap rhythm, professional mastering"

Contemporary trap production with classic hip-hop delivery style

Advanced Usage Tips

💡 Pro Production Tips:

•Layer Elements: Combine regional style + sound texture + vocal delivery for authentic results
•Regional Authenticity: Match accent with regional style for geographic accuracy
•Sound Processing: Always include mixing/mastering terms for professional quality
•Genre Evolution: Experiment with fusion styles to create unique sounds
•Vocal Character: Specify delivery style and vocal processing for distinct character

🎯 Quick Reference Formula:

[Regional Style] + [Sound Characteristics] + [Vocal Delivery] + [Production Quality]

Example: "Atlanta trap + dark atmospheric + Southern drawl + clean mix"

⚡ Common Combinations That Work:

East Coast:

NYC boom bap + gritty lofi + Bronx delivery

West Coast:

G-funk + smooth rhythm + LA style delivery

Southern:

Atlanta trap + dark atmospheric + Southern drawl

Midwest:

Chicago drill + aggressive flow + raw underground

Last updated on September 2, 2025