Tags are how artists discover your beats on BeatStars. Smart tagging helps you show up in search, get playlisted, and connect with the right buyers. Weak or generic tags = low visibility.
What Makes a “Good” Tag?
A good tag:
Matches what artists type into search
Describes the genre, mood, sound, or type
Helps your beat show up next to similar popular ones
4 Types of Tags You Should Use
1. Genre Tags
trap, drill, boom bap, lo-fi, R&B, afrobeat, etc.
2. Mood/Energy Tags
dark, emotional, chill, aggressive, ambient, sad, happy, spacey
3. Instrument Tags
piano, guitar, synth, bells, flute, strings, 808
4. Artist-Type Tags
Drake type beat, Lil Baby, Future, J. Cole, Summer Walker, etc.
Pro Tip: Use combos like: "emotional guitar beat", "dark trap x Rod Wave"
Tags to Avoid
“Hot beat,” “fire,” “exclusive” (too vague)
Repeating the same word multiple times
Spamming trending artist names that don’t fit the sound
Where to Add Tags
During the beat upload process
You can edit tags later from your Tracks page
Note: Tags are different from your title—use both!
Bonus Tip: Research What’s Trending
Use BeatStars’ search bar to see what tags top-selling producers are using
Try tools like Google Trends or YouTube autocomplete for keyword ideas
Final Thought:
Your tags should describe what the beat sounds like, who it’s for, and how it feels. Don’t just tag for clicks—tag for connection.
