ElevenLabs AI Prompts
Industry-best AI vocal synthesis now generates full songs
ElevenLabs launched ElevenMusic in April 2026, bringing its industry-leading vocal AI to full music generation. Known for the most realistic AI voices on the market, it excels at vocal-driven tracks with expressive delivery, natural breath, and emotional range that other tools cannot match.
How to Prompt ElevenLabs
Genre + emotion + instrument layers. Concise descriptive sentences outperform long lists
Most realistic AI vocals. Natural vibrato, breath, and emotional expression
Precise vocal isolation with 'solo' and 'a cappella' keywords
Conversational refinement. Say 'make drums punchier' after generation
ElevenLabs Prompting Tips
Start with genre + emotion: 'Upbeat synthwave with nostalgic 80s energy' before adding instruments.
Use 'solo' before instruments for isolation: 'solo electric guitar', 'solo piano in C minor'.
Use 'a cappella' for pure vocal tracks: 'a cappella soulful female R&B vocals'.
Add 'instrumental only' explicitly to prevent vocals from appearing in background tracks.
ElevenLabs Prompts by Genre
39 genres · copy a prompt, then adapt it for ElevenLabs
Afrobeats prompts
90 to 110 BPM · Groovy · Warm
Amapiano prompts
108 to 116 BPM · Deep · Hypnotic
Hip-Hop prompts
75 to 100 BPM · Confident · Gritty
Trap prompts
130 to 145 BPM · Dark · Aggressive
Drill prompts
140 to 145 BPM · Dark · Menacing
Lo-Fi Hip-Hop prompts
65 to 85 BPM · Chill · Nostalgic
House prompts
120 to 130 BPM · Euphoric · Soulful
R&B prompts
65 to 95 BPM · Romantic · Emotional
Reggae prompts
60 to 90 BPM · Peaceful · Spiritual
Jazz prompts
120 to 220 (swing tempo) BPM · Sophisticated · Improvised
Pop prompts
100 to 130 BPM · Uplifting · Catchy
Rock prompts
100 to 160 BPM · Powerful · Raw
Metal prompts
140 to 220 BPM · Aggressive · Intense
Country prompts
80 to 130 BPM · Nostalgic · Heartfelt
EDM prompts
120 to 145 BPM · Euphoric · High-energy
R&B / Soul prompts
70 to 100 BPM · Smooth · Sensual
Funk prompts
90 to 120 BPM · Groovy · Playful
Gospel prompts
70 to 120 BPM · Uplifting · Spiritual
Dancehall prompts
95 to 115 BPM · Aggressive · Party
Indie / Indie Pop prompts
90 to 140 BPM · Introspective · Authentic
K-Pop prompts
100 to 140 BPM · Energetic · Polished
Latin / Reggaeton prompts
95 to 115 BPM · Passionate · Sensual
Blues prompts
60 to 120 BPM · Emotional · Raw
Classical / Orchestral prompts
40 to 180 BPM · Majestic · Emotional
Folk / Acoustic prompts
70 to 130 BPM · Authentic · Nostalgic
Ambient prompts
60 to 80 (or no tempo) BPM · Peaceful · Meditative
Drum and Bass prompts
160 to 180 BPM · High-energy · Dark
Phonk prompts
130 to 160 BPM · Dark · Aggressive
Hyperpop prompts
140 to 180 BPM · Chaotic · Euphoric
Bossa Nova prompts
120 to 140 BPM · Relaxed · Romantic
Punk prompts
150 to 220 BPM · Aggressive · Rebellious
Techno prompts
130 to 145 BPM · Dark · Industrial
Soca prompts
130 to 160 BPM · Party · Euphoric
Grunge prompts
100 to 140 BPM · Angsty · Raw
Alternative Rock prompts
100 to 140 BPM · Introspective · Edgy
Lo-Fi prompts
75 to 95 BPM · Relaxed · Nostalgic
Bollywood prompts
90 to 140 BPM · Dramatic · Romantic
Soul prompts
70 to 110 BPM · Emotional · Powerful
Afro-Pop prompts
95 to 115 BPM · Joyful · Uplifting
ElevenLabs Prompts. FAQ
What is the best way to prompt ElevenLabs?
Genre + emotion + instrument layers. Concise descriptive sentences outperform long lists The most effective approach: name the genre first, add BPM, list 3-4 key instruments, then describe the mood. Start with genre + emotion: 'Upbeat synthwave with nostalgic 80s energy' before adding instruments..
What genres does ElevenLabs support?
ElevenLabs supports 39 genres including Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip-Hop, Trap, Drill, Lo-Fi Hip-Hop, House, R&B, and more. ElevenLabs is especially strong at: Most realistic AI vocals. Natural vibrato, breath, and emotional expression and Precise vocal isolation with 'solo' and 'a cappella' keywords.
Does ElevenLabs generate vocals?
Yes. ElevenLabs generates full songs with vocals and lyrics. You can specify vocal style in your prompt (e.g., "male vocalist," "female harmony," "rap") for more accurate results.
What does ElevenLabs cost?
ElevenLabs launched in 2026 and offers a free tier. Check elevenlabs.io/music for current pricing. Free tiers typically restrict commercial use. Check the terms before monetizing AI-generated tracks.
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