Example suno prompts - Genres for suno music
Suno can mix and mash any genre together, try some combinations of mood, genre, instruments and style.
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Artist-inspired prompt list
Tip: Use these as inspiration blends (not “sound exactly like X”). Swap the artist name for “inspired by” references, or remove names entirely and keep the descriptors.
The Weeknd inspired
sleek nocturnal synthpop-r&b, 92 bpm; pulsing analog bass, gated drums, neon pads, shimmering arps, reverb-soaked falsetto adlibs; bittersweet, seductive, cinematic haze
Taylor Swift inspired
glittering modern pop-country, diaristic heartbreak-to-triumph arc, crisp kick + snappy claps, bright acoustic guitar, pulsing synth bass, gang vocals, 128 bpm, bittersweet glow
Kendrick Lamar inspired
West Coast jazz-rap beat, dusty Rhodes + upright bass, swung boom-bap drums, G-funk synth stabs, vocal chops, 92 BPM, tense/cinematic, introspective grit
Billie Eilish inspired
whispery intimate alt-pop, sub-bass pulses, minimal 808s, close-mic breath vocals, detuned keys, sparse snaps, dark noir mood, 92 BPM, wide stereo, reverb tails
Fred again.. inspired
melodic UK garage + ambient house, chopped vocal diary loops, warm piano riffs, crisp 2-step drums, sidechained pads, subby bass, 132 BPM, euphoric yet wistful night drive
Flume inspired
future-bass glitch-pop, wonky swung 150bpm, chopped vocal shards, metallic FM plucks, rubber sub drops, airy pads, granular sparkles, tight sidechain, bittersweet neon haze
Daft Punk inspired
French filter-disco electro funk, sidechained 4-on-the-floor 124 BPM, vocoder hooks, talkbox leads, tight slap bass, glittering arps, stadium claps, euphoric neon night drive
Hans Zimmer inspired
Cinematic hybrid orchestral: thunderous low brass, pulsing cellos, ticking ostinato, taiko & metal hits, analog synth drones, huge reverb, 110 BPM, tense heroic rise
Radiohead Inspired
glitchy art-rock with anxious falsetto, detuned guitars, warm analog synth pads, sampled microbeats, off-kilter drums, deep sub, moody strings, 92 BPM, nocturnal dread
Nirvana-inspired Grunge Rock (raw + loud)
raw 90s alt-grunge, dirty tube guitars, palm-muted verses explode to loud chorus, punchy live drums, growly bass, raspy vocal, lo-fi room, 140 bpm, angst catharsis
Drake inspired
moody nocturnal toronto-style rap/r&b, 140 bpm half-time bounce, sparse 808s, crisp hats, lush pad chords, muted piano, airy vocal chops, icy reverb, late-night confident introspection
Generate your own artist inspired prompt
Classic genres prompt list (foundations)
Pop suno prompt
Modern pop with catchy hook, bright chords, tight drums, clean vocals, verse-pre-chorus-chorus structure, radio-ready mix
Hip Hop suno prompt
Hip hop with deep 808s, crisp hats, punchy snare, minimal melodic loop, confident vocal flow, hook-focused chorus
R&B suno prompt
Smooth R&B with warm chords, soft percussion, melodic bassline, intimate vocals, slow groove, glossy layered harmonies
Rock suno prompt
Rock with driving drums, crunchy guitars, strong bassline, singable chorus, energetic verse, live band feel
EDM suno prompt
EDM with build-drop structure, big synth lead, sidechained bass, punchy kick, rising tension, festival energy
House suno prompt
House with four-on-the-floor kick, groovy bassline, upbeat piano or synth stabs, airy vocal chops, club-ready mix
Techno suno prompt
Techno with hypnotic repetitive groove, industrial textures, evolving filters, steady kick, minimal vocal elements, dark warehouse energy
Drum & Bass suno prompt
Drum and bass with fast breakbeats, heavy sub bass, rolling groove, sharp snares, energetic drops, futuristic atmosphere
Metal suno prompt
Metal with aggressive riffs, double-kick drums, intense vocals, tight rhythm guitars, breakdown moments, high-energy mix
Classical suno prompt
Classical with orchestral strings, piano motifs, dynamic crescendos, elegant harmony, expressive phrasing, concert hall space
Fusion prompt list
- Jazz-Hop:
- “Smooth swing rhythms with strong bass beats, soulful saxophone solos, rhythmic vocal flow, intricate piano melodies, catchy hooks.”
- Rocktronica:
- “Energetic guitar riffs with dynamic beats, powerful drum beats, engaging synthesizers, strong vocal presence, anthemic choruses.”
- Pop-Soul:
- “Catchy melodies with rich vocal harmonies, upbeat rhythms, deep bass lines, engaging vocals, emotional lyrics.”
- Country-Rock:
- “Twangy guitar riffs with powerful drum beats, storytelling lyrics, anthemic choruses, harmonious vocal arrangements, dynamic solos.”
- Reggae-Dubstep:
- “Laid-back rhythms with intense dubstep oscillations, offbeat guitar strums, profound musical drops, deep bass lines, relaxed vocal style.”
- Classical-Trance:
- “Orchestral arrangements with powerful trance synthesizers, rich harmonies, blissful ascents, dynamic crescendos, gigantic musical drops.”
- Blues-Funk:
- “Expressive guitar solos with syncopated rhythms, emotive vocal delivery, groovy bass lines, rhythmic shuffles, energetic vocals.”
- Metal-Hip Hop:
- “Heavy guitar riffs with strong bass beats, aggressive drum beats, rhythmic vocal flow, powerful vocals, impactful lyrics.”
- Folk-EDM:
- “Acoustic guitar melodies with vibrant basslines, storytelling lyrics, engaging synthesizers, harmonious vocals, ready-for-club mixes.”
- Latin-Indie:
- “Rhythmic percussion with unique vocal styles, vibrant brass, experimental arrangements, lively vocal performances, eclectic influences.”