Best Suno Prompts for Every Genre
Copy a prompt below and paste it into the Style of Music box in Suno. Works in V5 and V6.
The Suno prompt formula
- 1. Genreone main genre, plus one sub-style at most
- 2. Moodtwo or three words, such as dark, warm, euphoric
- 3. Instrumentsthe three or four that carry the song
- 4. Vocalmale or female, and how they sing
- 5. Tempo and keya BPM number, and a key if you care
6 Suno prompts that work
Afrobeats, Afro-pop, warm and romantic, log drum, shekere, clean electric guitar riff, soft synth pads, smooth male vocals with light harmonies, 104 BPM, F minor
Dark trap, cold and menacing, heavy 808 bass, fast rolling hi-hats, eerie bell melody, sparse piano, aggressive male rap vocals with ad-libs, 140 BPM, C minor
Modern pop, bright and uplifting, punchy drums, plucked synth hook, warm bass, airy female vocals, big layered chorus, 118 BPM, A major
Lo-fi hip-hop, calm and nostalgic, dusty swung drums, soft Rhodes piano, vinyl crackle, muted bass, instrumental, 78 BPM
Deep house, warm late-night groove, four-on-the-floor kick, rolling bassline, chopped vocal stabs, lush pads, soulful female vocals, 122 BPM
Modern country, heartfelt and honest, acoustic guitar, pedal steel, light drums, warm male vocals with a slight twang, storytelling verses, 96 BPM, G major
Suno AI Prompts for Afrobeats
90 to 110 BPM · Groovy · Warm
Afrobeats blends West African rhythms with pop, R&B, and electronic music. In Suno, the ke...
Suno AI Prompts for Amapiano
108 to 116 BPM · Deep · Hypnotic
Amapiano is a South African house subgenre defined by log drum basslines, jazzy piano riff...
Suno AI Prompts for Hip-Hop
75 to 100 BPM · Confident · Gritty
Hip-hop in Suno spans boom bap to trap. The key is specifying the era and sub-style. 90s b...
Suno AI Prompts for Trap
130 to 145 BPM · Dark · Aggressive
Trap music is defined by its 808 bass, rapid hi-hat rolls, and dark, cinematic atmosphere....
Suno AI Prompts for Drill
140 to 145 BPM · Dark · Menacing
Drill originated in Chicago and evolved into UK Drill. One of the most distinctive sounds ...
Suno AI Prompts for Lo-Fi Hip-Hop
65 to 85 BPM · Chill · Nostalgic
Lo-fi hip-hop is the study music genre. Mellow, dusty, with vinyl crackle and jazzy chords...
Suno AI Prompts for House
120 to 130 BPM · Euphoric · Soulful
House music is built on the four-on-the-floor kick drum, soulful vocals, and chord progres...
Suno AI Prompts for R&B
65 to 95 BPM · Romantic · Emotional
R&B in Suno ranges from classic soul to contemporary alt-R&B. The genre thrives on smooth ...
Suno AI Prompts for Reggae
60 to 90 BPM · Peaceful · Spiritual
Reggae is built on the offbeat skank guitar, deep bass, and one-drop drum pattern. Suno ca...
Suno AI Prompts for Jazz
120 to 220 (swing tempo) BPM · Sophisticated · Improvised
Jazz in Suno can range from bebop to smooth jazz to jazz fusion. The secret is specifying ...
Suno AI Prompts for Pop
100 to 130 BPM · Uplifting · Catchy
Pop music in Suno thrives on catchy hooks, polished production, and uplifting energy. The ...
Suno AI Prompts for Rock
100 to 160 BPM · Powerful · Raw
Rock in Suno needs distorted guitars, live-sounding drums, and a powerful vocal performanc...
Suno AI Prompts for Metal
140 to 220 BPM · Aggressive · Intense
Metal requires the most specific Suno prompting of any genre. Vague prompts get watered-do...
Suno AI Prompts for Country
80 to 130 BPM · Nostalgic · Heartfelt
Country music in Suno responds well to storytelling keywords and specific instrument calls...
Suno AI Prompts for EDM
120 to 145 BPM · Euphoric · High-energy
EDM covers many sub-genres. In Suno, the key is specifying exactly which EDM style you wan...
Suno AI Prompts for R&B / Soul
70 to 100 BPM · Smooth · Sensual
R&B and Soul in Suno need smooth production, expressive vocals, and groove-focused rhythm....
Suno AI Prompts for Funk
90 to 120 BPM · Groovy · Playful
Funk lives in the groove. In Suno, the key is syncopated rhythm. Slap bass, tight drums on...
Suno AI Prompts for Gospel
70 to 120 BPM · Uplifting · Spiritual
Gospel in Suno channels choral power, organ-driven arrangements, and call-and-response voc...
Suno AI Prompts for Dancehall
95 to 115 BPM · Aggressive · Party
Dancehall is reggae's faster, harder-hitting cousin. Suno handles it well when you specify...
Suno AI Prompts for Indie / Indie Pop
90 to 140 BPM · Introspective · Authentic
Indie in Suno captures that organic, slightly imperfect sound. Jangly guitars, introspecti...
Suno AI Prompts for K-Pop
100 to 140 BPM · Energetic · Polished
K-Pop has a very distinct production style: ultra-polished, genre-blending, and structured...
Suno AI Prompts for Latin / Reggaeton
95 to 115 BPM · Passionate · Sensual
Latin and Reggaeton have different feels. Specify which you want. Reggaeton is defined by ...
Suno AI Prompts for Blues
60 to 120 BPM · Emotional · Raw
Blues is about feel over perfection. Suno captures the 12-bar structure, bending guitar no...
Suno AI Prompts for Classical / Orchestral
40 to 180 BPM · Majestic · Emotional
Classical and orchestral music in Suno requires the most specific period and ensemble desc...
Suno AI Prompts for Folk / Acoustic
70 to 130 BPM · Authentic · Nostalgic
Folk music in Suno captures authenticity and simplicity. Acoustic instruments, storytellin...
Suno AI Prompts for Ambient
60 to 80 (or no tempo) BPM · Peaceful · Meditative
Ambient music is about texture, space, and atmosphere. In Suno, it works best when you des...
Suno AI Prompts for Drum and Bass
160 to 180 BPM · High-energy · Dark
DnB in Suno needs very explicit tempo and break direction. The genre is defined by fast br...
Suno AI Prompts for Phonk
130 to 160 BPM · Dark · Aggressive
Phonk is Memphis rap-influenced trap with heavy 808s, cowbell, sampled horns, and dark or ...
Suno AI Prompts for Hyperpop
140 to 180 BPM · Chaotic · Euphoric
Hyperpop is maximalist pop. Everything louder, brighter, faster, and more distorted than n...
Suno AI Prompts for Bossa Nova
120 to 140 BPM · Relaxed · Romantic
Bossa Nova is Brazilian jazz-influenced music with a gentle samba rhythm, nylon-string gui...
Suno AI Prompts for Punk
150 to 220 BPM · Aggressive · Rebellious
Punk is fast, short, and angry. In Suno, the key is aggressive simplicity. Power chords, f...
Suno AI Prompts for Techno
130 to 145 BPM · Dark · Industrial
Techno is repetitive, mechanical, and hypnotic. In Suno, the challenge is avoiding 'EDM fe...
Suno AI Prompts for Soca
130 to 160 BPM · Party · Euphoric
Soca is the party music of the Caribbean. High energy, horn-driven, with an irresistible c...
Suno AI Prompts for Grunge
100 to 140 BPM · Angsty · Raw
Grunge blends heavy metal riffs with punk attitude and alternative sensibility. Suno captu...
Suno AI Prompts for Alternative Rock
100 to 140 BPM · Introspective · Edgy
Alternative rock covers a huge range. In Suno, specify the decade and feel clearly. 90s al...
Suno AI Prompts for Lo-Fi
75 to 95 BPM · Relaxed · Nostalgic
Lo-fi hip-hop is the study music genre. In Suno, achieve it with vinyl crackle, jazz-influ...
Suno AI Prompts for Bollywood
90 to 140 BPM · Dramatic · Romantic
Bollywood music blends Indian classical elements with contemporary pop production. In Suno...
Suno AI Prompts for Soul
70 to 110 BPM · Emotional · Powerful
Soul music is about raw emotional delivery. In Suno, the vocal performance keywords matter...
Suno AI Prompts for Afro-Pop
95 to 115 BPM · Joyful · Uplifting
Afro-Pop is contemporary African pop. More polished than roots Afrobeats, blending Western...
Suno Prompts by Artist Style
Sound-alike prompts. No artist names used (Suno blocks them)
Suno Prompts by Mood
Chill, dark, romantic, workout, epic + 7 more
Suno Not Working Right?
Step-by-step fixes for every common problem
How to write a Suno prompt that works
Put style and lyrics in the right box
In Custom mode the Style of Music box takes the genre, mood, instruments, vocal and tempo. The Lyrics box takes the words and section tags such as [Verse], [Chorus] and [Bridge]. Style words typed into the Lyrics box get sung.
Use fewer, clearer words
Five or six strong descriptors beat twenty weak ones. When you list three genres, Suno blends them into something that sounds like none of them. Pick one genre and one sub-style.
Describe the artist, do not name them
Suno blocks real artist names. Describe the sound instead: the tempo, the instruments, the vocal tone and the era. The artist-style prompts on this page do this for you.
Add a BPM number
“Fast” can mean 120 or 170. A number such as 92 BPM gives far more consistent results, especially for hip-hop, house and drill, where tempo defines the genre.
Generate several, then extend the best one
Each run gives two versions. Make three or four runs, keep the take with the best hook, and extend or cover it rather than rewriting the prompt from zero.
Suno prompt questions
- Do these prompts work in Suno V5 and V6?
- Yes. The formula of genre, mood, instruments, vocal and tempo works the same way in both versions. Newer versions follow instrument and vocal details more closely, so specific words matter more.
- How long should a Suno prompt be?
- One or two lines, about 15 to 40 words. Longer prompts often make Suno ignore some of the words or mix the genres.
- Why does Suno ignore my prompt?
- Usually the prompt has too many genres, conflicting moods such as calm and aggressive, or no tempo. Cut it down to one genre, two or three moods and a BPM number, then generate again.
- Can I use an artist name in a Suno prompt?
- No, Suno blocks real artist names. Describe the sound instead, for example the tempo, the main instruments and the style of the vocal.
- What should I do after Suno makes the song?
- Download the best export you have, then master it so it is as loud and clear as other releases. Suno exports are often quiet and harsh in the top end.
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