MixMasterAIHip-Hop Mastering for TikTok
-14 LUFS · -1 dBTP true peak · 7-10 LU dynamic range
The exact LUFS target, EQ profile, and compression settings for mastering Hip-Hop music specifically for TikTok — based on TikTok's normalization algorithm and Hip-Hop's sonic character.
How TikTok Handles Hip-Hop Audio
TikTok normalizes audio and plays through phone speakers. Prioritize mid-range clarity and strong transients over sub-bass. Your track must cut through with earbuds and tiny speakers.
Hip-Hop EQ Profile for TikTok
Low-end: Tight high-pass at 30–40 Hz to remove rumble. Keep 60–80 Hz full for kick body.
Mid-low: Small 2–3 dB cut at 250–350 Hz to reduce muddiness and let the 808 breathe.
Presence: Boost 2–4 kHz by 1–2 dB for vocal intelligibility on phone speakers.
High-end: Boost 8–12 kHz for air and clarity — TikTok playback on earbuds needs brightness.
Compression & Limiting for TikTok
Master bus: Gentle 2–3 dB of glue compression (ratio 2:1, slow attack 30ms, fast release).
Limiting: Brick-wall at -1 dBTP. Push integrated LUFS to target — hip-hop can tolerate moderate limiting.
Use True Peak limiting, not just sample peak — inter-sample peaks cause distortion on streaming.
Hip-Hop LUFS Targets — All Platforms Compared
How Hip-Hop mastering specs differ across every major streaming platform.
| Platform | Integrated LUFS | True Peak | Current page |
|---|---|---|---|
| -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | View guide → | |
| -16 LUFS | -1 dBTP | View guide → | |
▶️YouTube | -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | View guide → |
| -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | View guide → | |
| -11 LUFS | -0.5 dBTP | View guide → | |
🎵TikTok | -14 LUFS | -1 dBTP | You are here |
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Hip-Hop Mastering FAQ — TikTok
What LUFS should hip-hop be mastered to for TikTok?
Master hip-hop to -14 LUFS integrated for TikTok, with a true peak of -1 dBTP. TikTok normalizes audio and plays through phone speakers. Prioritize mid-range clarity and strong transients over sub-bass. Your track must cut through with earbuds and tiny speakers.
How do I get the 808 to punch through on TikTok?
Keep 60–80 Hz full for 808 body, cut 250–350 Hz to reduce muddiness, and sidechain compress the kick and 808 together. On TikTok, note that sub-bass under 60 Hz is lost on phone speakers — translate your 808 with a harmonic exciter.
Should I master hip-hop loud or dynamic?
For TikTok, target -14 LUFS. Going louder gets turned down automatically and only removes dynamics. Aim for 7–10 LU dynamic range for a punchy, competitive master.