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Create better music on your phone
Product updates, recording tips, creator tools, and practical guides for artists building momentum on Rapchat.
Introducing Cypher: make a song together, live
Start a room, pick a beat, send the link. Up to five artists take turns on the mic, hear every take as it happens, and walk out with a finished song. Free, on web, in beta.
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New features for producers
Community challenges on your beats, Drop Club fan clubs, beat stats in Creator Ops, and Boosts to amplify the reach of your uploads. Here's what's new for producers on Rapchat and how to use it.
How to Boost a Song or Beat on Rapchat
Amplify the reach of your uploads with Boosts. Learn how to choose a song or beat and get started on Rapchat.
What's New in Rapchat 13.0 for iOS
Meet Freestyle Video, the For You video feed, and easier Inbox shortcuts. Update Rapchat to 13.4 for the latest recording and video fixes.
Start your fan club and earn on Rapchat
Create your fan club, share the link, and release exclusive drops. Fans subscribe for $10/month. Drop Club is now in beta.
Introducing Creator Ops
Track and beat analytics, profile visitors, Boost performance, release planning, and Share Kits in one Rapchat workspace.
Keep Rapchat creative, competitive, and respectful
A plain guide to Rapchat’s community rules, how to report abuse, and what happens when an account crosses the line.
Introducing Rapchat iOS 12.5.0: Community Challenges, Cleaner Messages, and Studio Fixes
Rapchat iOS 12.5.0 adds community challenge hosting, Primary and Other message tabs, and recording stability improvements.
Rapchat Weekly Update: Video Sharing, Beat Uploads on Mobile & More
Share songs as videos, upload beats from your phone, an in-studio lyrics overlay, 6 new languages, and a brand new Help Center on web. Here's everything we shipped this week.
What's new in Rapchat: share songs as videos, 6 new languages, and clutch bug fixes
Share songs as videos, upload beats from your phone, an in-studio lyrics overlay, 6 new languages, and a brand new Help Center on web. Here's everything we shipped.
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Announcing the Blessings & Chanel Challenge Winners
Shouts to the winners of the Blessings and Chanel challenge! Check out the winning tracks and see who took home the $100 prizes.
🚀 Introducing iOS 12.0.0: Playlists, Collab Links, and more!
Rapchat iOS 12.0.0 adds song and beat playlists, project collaboration links and more ways to organize and share your music.
🎉 New in iOS 11.7.0: Project Collabs & Import Audio
Rapchat iOS 11.7.0 adds audio imports and project collaborations. Bring your own recordings into Studio and work on tracks with other artists.
Generate album artwork with these ChatGPT prompts
Copy and customize these ChatGPT prompts to create album cover ideas for your next release, from surreal cityscapes to portraits.
Introducing the AI Vocal Effect Generator
Describe the vocal sound you want and create a custom effect preset with Rapchat. Explore updated presets and adjust your vocal chain.
Introducing a fresh batch of UK Drill Beats Playlists
Explore Rapchat UK drill playlists with beats inspired by Central Cee, Digga D and Stormzy, and find a beat for your next track.
How to get your music on Spotify and Apple Music to earn streaming revenue
Learn how music distribution works and what you need to release your songs on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms.
How to Make a Rap Song on Rapchat with JWillTheEgo
Watch how JWill The Ego records ad-libs and experiments with vocal effects to create an upbeat, high-energy rap song.
How to Make a Neo-Soul Song on Rapchat with Mia Gladstone
Watch how Mia Gladstone creates harmonies and experiments with vocal effects to create a lo-fi, neo-soul sound.
How to Make a Gritty Rap Song on Rapchat with LIFEOFTHOM
Watch how LIFEOFTHOM records ad-libs and stacks vocal layers to create a grungy, dark, and upbeat energy for his song, "HOUSE IS BURNING."
How to Create Harmonies on Rapchat with SheLailai
Watch how SheLailai records and stacks harmonies to create a pop sound for her vocals.
Easy Challenge Entry, Quick Song Upload & More!
Rapchat iOS 9.1.0 adds easier challenge entry, quick song uploads, beat playlists and a refreshed home feed.
Announcing the Pro Studio
Meet Rapchat Pro Studio: edit vocal clips, loop recordings, organize layers and choose your microphone while making music on your phone.
100 Rap Song Ideas to Write About When You're Stuck
Find 100 rap song topics, from personal stories and relationships to ambition and everyday life, with tips for turning an idea into a verse.