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Hip-hop/Trap Music

Creating hip-hop and trap music with Suno AI can be enhanced by understanding the nuances of the AI's generation process. While Suno can produce impressive results, users have noted specific challenges, particularly with accents and lyrical content. This section provides strategies and techniques to optimize Suno AI for creating high-quality hip-hop and trap tracks.

Addressing Accent and Style Issues​

One common issue is that the AI sometimes generates accents that do not match the desired regional style. For example, accents may sound slightly British instead of Southern, New York, or West Coast styles. To mitigate this, try the following:

  • Genre Experimentation: Combine different genres to find a sound that you like, then use vocal separation tools to recreate the voice in a different style with new lyrics. Creating a 60-second vocal track can provide the AI with sufficient information to replicate the voice in a new style.
  • Specific Prompts: Use detailed prompts with tags for specific sub-genres or regional styles. For instance, use tags like "Memphis trap" or "Atlanta trap" for a Southern accent, or "west coast gangsta rap" or "Compton hip-hop beat" for a West Coast sound.
  • Unique Combinations: Combine unexpected genres like soul, blues, or country with hip-hop or trap to create unique vocal styles. For example, combining soul and blues prompts with trap can produce R&B vocals.
  • Prompt Refinement: If the results are inconsistent or the accent is unexpected, keep tweaking the prompts. Using "Phonk Drum" as a prompt can sometimes result in more authentic hip-hop.
  • Accent-Specific Writing: Write prompts using colloquial terms and regional slang to guide the AI towards the desired accent.

Incorporating Keywords​

A useful technique for creating cohesive tracks is to place keywords at the top of the lyrics page. Suno AI will often incorporate these words throughout the song, adding a unique touch.

  • Keyword Placement: When you add words at the beginning of your lyrics page without any notation, the AI recognizes and uses them repeatedly.
  • Creative Integration: The AI may weave these words into the background or use them as hooks, adding depth to the track.
  • Genre Versatility: This technique is not limited to trap music; it can also be used in other genres like trance or techno by placing words in parentheses or other creative ways.

Content Moderation​

When using Suno AI for genres like hip-hop, it is important to manage the potential for inappropriate content. Users have reported instances of offensive language, particularly when converting religious hymns into rap. To address this, consider the following:

  • Banned Words List: Implement a user-controlled filter setting to specify banned words, preventing the AI from including specific offensive terms.
  • Explicit Content Toggle: Use a toggle to turn off explicit content, which can help maintain the integrity of certain genres.
  • Specific Prompts: Use clear instructions in the prompt to guide the AI towards generating appropriate content. For example, use prompts such as "Generate family-friendly rap lyrics for a hymn".
  • Repeated Trials: It may be necessary to try multiple times and adjust settings to help the AI learn from feedback.
  • Combined Moderation: Combine multiple techniques, such as explicit content toggles and banned words lists, for enhanced effectiveness.