Genre Tag
Category: Soundcloud
What is Genre Tag?
The single primary genre field on a SoundCloud upload, separate from the additional free-text tags.
Genre Tag explained
The genre tag is the primary classification of an upload and carries more weight than the additional tags beside it. It decides which genre charts and browse surfaces a track can appear in and sets the baseline for what the recommendation system considers a similar track. Because there is only one, it should be the genre a fan of the track would actually name, not the broadest label available. Artists working in hybrid styles often gain more by choosing the narrower subgenre where their audience already gathers, then using the additional tags to cover the wider category.
Why Genre Tag matters for independent artists
Understanding Genre Tag helps you make better promotion decisions on SoundCloud and other streaming platforms. On Reposter Network, artists apply concepts like this every day when they trade real plays, likes and reposts with other musicians instead of buying fake engagement.
Related terms
- Track Tags: The keywords attached to a SoundCloud upload that tell the platform and listeners what the track is.
- SoundCloud Algorithm: The set of ranking and recommendation systems SoundCloud uses to decide which tracks appear in search, feeds, and personalised stations.
Read more
Browse the full music marketing glossary or read the guide on SoundCloud repost networks.