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What genres and sub-genres can I choose from?

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Written by Kirsten Bennett
Updated over a week ago

What genres and sub-genres can I choose from?

Music genres refer to styles of music. Rock is a music genre, as is country, reggae, classical, jazz, and others. Genres are a key to unlocking lost avenues for music industry success, so resist the urge to shrug it off as a meaningless label. It really is an important part of communicating your music to the masses.

When uploading your music with Identity Music, it is really important to not only select your main Genre but also your Sub Genre were possible. Why? Selecting a Sub Genre when distributing your release will help curators place your tracks in playlists that appeal to your target audience.

When talking about the genre in the music industry, it is helpful to think in terms of top-level genres and subgenres. Identity Music has curated a list of all Genres you can choose from when distributing with us, check out the list below:

GENRE LIST - (Top-Level Genre - Sub Genre)

African

African - Afro House

African - Afro Soul

African - Afrobeats

African - Benga

African - Bongo-Flava

African - Coupé-Décalé

African - Gqom

African - Highlife

African - Kizomba

African - Kuduro

African - Kwaito

African - Maskandi

African - Mbalax

African - Ndombolo

African - Shangaan Electro

African - Soukous

African - Taarab

African - Zouglou

Alternative

Alternative - College Rock

Alternative - EMO

Alternative - Goth Rock

Alternative - Grunge

Alternative - Indie Pop

Alternative - Indie Rock

Alternative - New Wave

Alternative - Pop Punk

Alternative - Punk

Anime

Arabic

Arabic - Arabic Pop

Arabic - Islamic

Arabic - Khaleeji

Arabic - North African

Blues

Blues - Acoustic Blues

Blues - Chicago Blues

Blues - Classic Blues

Blues - Contemporary Blues

Blues - Country Blues

Blues - Delta Blues

Blues - Electric Blues

Brazilian

Brazilian - Axé

Brazilian - Baile Funk

Brazilian - Bossa Nova

Brazilian - Choro

Brazilian - Forró

Brazilian - Frevo

Brazilian - MPB

Brazilian - Pagode

Brazilian - Samba

Brazilian - Sertanejo

Children's Music

Children's Music - Lullabies

Children's Music - Sing-Along

Children's Music - Stories

Chinese

Chinese - C-Pop

Chinese - Cantopop

Chinese - Chinese Alt

Chinese - Chinese Classical

Chinese - Chinese Flute

Chinese - Chinese Hip-Hop

Chinese - Chinese Opera

Chinese - Chinese Orchestral

Chinese - Chinese Regional Folk

Chinese - Chinese Rock

Chinese - Chinese Strings

Chinese - Taiwanese Folk

Chinese - Tibetan Native Music

Christian & Gospel

Christian & Gospel - CCM

Christian & Gospel - Christian Metal

Christian & Gospel - Christian Pop

Christian & Gospel - Christian Rap

Christian & Gospel - Christian Rock

Christian & Gospel - Classic Christian

Christian & Gospel - Contemporary Gospel

Christian & Gospel - Gospel

Christian & Gospel - Praise & Worship

Christian & Gospel - Southern Gospel

Christian & Gospel - Traditional Gospel

Classical

Classical - Art Song

Classical - Avant-Garde

Classical - Baroque Era

Classical - Brass & Woodwinds

Classical - Cantata

Classical - Cello

Classical - Chamber Music

Classical - Chant

Classical - Choral

Classical - Classical Crossover

Classical - Classical Era

Classical - Contemporary Era

Classical - Early Music

Classical - Electronic

Classical - Guitar

Classical - Impressionist

Classical - Medieval Era

Classical - Minimalism

Classical - Modern Era

Classical - Opera

Classical - Oratorio

Classical - Orchestral

Classical - Percussion

Classical - Piano

Classical - Renaissance

Classical - Romantic Era

Classical - Sacred

Classical - Solo Instrumental

Classical - Violin

Classical - Wedding Music

Comedy

Comedy - Novelty

Comedy - Standup Comedy

Country

Country - Alternative Country

Country - Americana

Country - Bluegrass

Country - Contemporary Bluegrass

Country - Contemporary Country

Country - Country Gospel

Country - Honky Tonk

Country - Outlaw Country

Country - Thai Country

Country - Traditional Bluegrass

Country - Traditional Country

Country - Urban Cowboy

Cuban

Cuban - Bolero

Cuban - Chachacha

Cuban - Guajira

Cuban - Guaracha

Cuban - Mambo

Cuban - Son

Cuban - Timba

Dance

Dance - Breakbeat

Dance - Garage

Dance - Hardcore

Dance - House

Dance - Jungle/Drum'n'bass

Dance - Techno

Dance - Trance

Disney

Easy Listening

Easy Listening - Lounge

Easy Listening - Swing

Electronic

Electronic - Ambient

Electronic - Bass

Electronic - Downtempo

Electronic - Dubstep

Electronic - Electronica

Electronic - IDM/Experimental

Electronic - Industrial

Fitness & Workout

Folk

Hip Hop/Rap

Hip Hop/Rap - Alternative Rap

Hip Hop/Rap - Dirty South

Hip Hop/Rap - East Coast Rap

Hip Hop/Rap - Gangsta Rap

Hip Hop/Rap - Hardcore Rap

Hip Hop/Rap - Hip-Hop

Hip Hop/Rap - Latin Rap

Hip Hop/Rap - Old School Rap

Hip Hop/Rap - Rap

Hip Hop/Rap - Turkish Hip-Hop/Rap

Hip Hop/Rap - UK Hip Hop

Hip Hop/Rap - Underground Rap

Hip Hop/Rap - West Coast Rap

Holiday

Holiday - Chanukah

Holiday - Christmas

Holiday - Christmas: Children's

Holiday - Christmas: Classic

Holiday - Christmas: Classical

Holiday - Christmas: Jazz

Holiday - Christmas: Modern

Holiday - Christmas: Pop

Holiday - Christmas: R&B

Holiday - Christmas: Religious

Holiday - Christmas: Rock

Holiday - Easter

Holiday - Halloween

Holiday - Thanksgiving

Indian

Indian - Bollywood

Indian - Devotional & Spiritual

Indian - Ghazals

Indian - Indian Folk

Indian - Indian Pop

Indian - Sufi

Indian - Tamil

Indian - Telugu

Indian Classical

Indian Classical - Carnatic Classical

Indian Classical - Hindustani Classical

Inspirational

Instrumental

Jazz

Jazz - Avant-Garde Jazz

Jazz - Bebop

Jazz - Bebop

Jazz - Big Band

Jazz - Contemporary Jazz

Jazz - Cool

Jazz - Crossover Jazz

Jazz - Dixieland

Jazz - Fusion

Jazz - Hard Bop

Jazz - Latin Jazz

Jazz - Mainstream Jazz

Jazz - Ragtime

Jazz - Smooth Jazz

Jazz - Trad Jazz

Karaoke

Korean

Korean - K-Pop

Korean - Korean Folk-Pop

Korean - Korean Hip-Hop

Korean - Korean Indie

Korean - Korean Rock

Korean - Korean Traditional

Latin

Latin - Alternative & Rock in Spanish

Latin - Baladas y Boleros

Latin - Contemporary Latin

Latin - Latin Jazz

Latin - Pop in Spanish

Latin - Raices

Latin - Reggaeton / Latin Urban

Latin - Regional Mexicano

Latin - Salsa y Tropical

Marching Bands

New Age

New Age - Healing

New Age - Meditation

New Age - Nature

New Age - Relaxation

New Age - Travel

New Age - Yoga

Opera

Orchestral

Pop

Pop - Adult Contemporary

Pop - Britpop

Pop - French Pop

Pop - German Pop

Pop - Indo Pop

Pop - J-Pop

Pop - Kayokyoku

Pop - Malaysian Pop

Pop - Mandopop

Pop - Manilla Sound

Pop - Oldies

Pop - Original Pilipino Music

Pop - Pinoy Pop

Pop - Pop/Rock

Pop - Shows

Pop - Soft Rock

Pop - Tai-Pop

Pop - Teen Pop

Pop - Thai Pop

R&B/Soul

R&B/Soul - Contemporary R&B

R&B/Soul - Disco

R&B/Soul - Doo Wop

R&B/Soul - Funk

R&B/Soul - Motown

R&B/Soul - Neo-Soul

R&B/Soul - Soul

Reggae

Reggae - Classic/Modern Dancehall

Reggae - Dub

Reggae - Lovers Rock

Reggae - Roots Reggae

Reggae - Ska

Regional Indian

Regional Indian - Assamese

Regional Indian - Bengali

Regional Indian - Bhojpuri

Regional Indian - Gujarati

Regional Indian - Haryanvi

Regional Indian - Kannada

Regional Indian - Malayalam

Regional Indian - Marathi

Regional Indian - Odia

Regional Indian - Punjabi

Regional Indian - Punjabi Pop

Regional Indian - Rabindra Sangeet

Regional Indian - Rajasthani

Regional Indian - Urdu

Rock

Rock - Adult Alternative

Rock - American Trad Rock

Rock - Arena Rock

Rock - Blues-Rock

Rock - British Invasion

Rock - Death Metal/Black Metal

Rock - Glam Rock

Rock - Hair Metal

Rock - Hard Rock

Rock - Heavy Metal

Rock - Jam Bands

Rock - Prog-Rock/Art Rock

Rock - Psychedelic

Rock - Rock & Roll

Rock - Rockabilly

Rock - Roots Rock

Rock - Singer/Songwriter

Rock - Southern Rock

Rock - Surf

Rock - Tex-Mex

Singer/Songwriter

Singer/Songwriter - Alternative Folk

Singer/Songwriter - Contemporary Folk

Singer/Songwriter - Contemporary Singer/Songwriter

Singer/Songwriter - Folk-Rock

Singer/Songwriter - New Acoustic

Singer/Songwriter - Traditional Folk

Soundtrack

Soundtrack - Film Soundtrack

Soundtrack - Foreign Cinema

Soundtrack - Musicals

Soundtrack - Original Score

Soundtrack - Sound Effects

Soundtrack - TV Soundtrack

Soundtrack - Video Game

Spoken Word

Turkish

Turkish - Fantezi

Turkish - Özgün

Turkish - Religious

Turkish - Turkish Alternative

Turkish - Turkish Pop

Turkish - Turkish Rock

Vocal

Vocal - Standards

Vocal - Traditional Pop

Vocal - Trot

Vocal - Vocal Jazz

Vocal - Vocal Pop

World

World - Afrikaans

World - Afro-Beat

World - Afro-Pop

World - Arabesque

World - Asia

World - Australia

World - Cajun

World - Calypso

World - Caribbean

World - Celtic

World - Celtic Folk

World - Contemporary Celtic

World - Dangdut

World - Dini

World - Enka

World - Europe

World - Fado

World - Farsi

World - Flamenco

World - France

World - German Folk

World - Halk

World - Hawaii

World - Iberia

World - Indonesian Religious

World - Israeli

World - Japan

World - Klezmer

World - North America

World - Polka

World - Russian

World - Russian Chanson

World - Sanat

World - Soca

World - South Africa

World - South America

World - Tango

World - Traditional Celtic

World - Worldbeat

World - Zydeco

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