BPM Mood Guide
Find the perfect tempo for your rap style. Learn which BPM ranges match different moods and get delivery tips.
60-80 BPM
Slow Trap / Cloud Rap
Laid back, introspective, dreamy
Delivery Tips: Use lots of space, drawn out syllables. Let the beat breathe. Great for melodic flows and emotional content.
Examples: Playboi Carti, Juice WRLD slower tracks
80-95 BPM
Classic Hip-Hop / Boom Bap
Groovy, head-nodding, confident
Delivery Tips: Focus on pocket and rhythm. Stay on beat with clear articulation. Perfect for storytelling and lyrical content.
Examples: Joey Bada$$, J. Cole, Nas
95-110 BPM
Modern Trap
Energetic, bouncy, aggressive
Delivery Tips: Use triplet flows, ad-libs, and play with the hi-hats. Punch in phrases. This is the sweet spot for modern trap.
Examples: Migos, Future, Travis Scott
110-130 BPM
Uptempo Trap / Drill
Intense, hard-hitting, menacing
Delivery Tips: Stay tight and aggressive. Use staccato delivery. Let the 808s hit. Great for energetic, confrontational content.
Examples: Pop Smoke, Chief Keef, UK Drill
130-145 BPM
Drill / Rage
Chaotic, aggressive, high-energy
Delivery Tips: Match the intensity. Short punchy phrases. Lots of attitude. Ride the energy of the beat.
Examples: Playboi Carti (rage beats), aggressive drill
145-160 BPM
Hyperpop / Experimental
Frantic, experimental, avant-garde
Delivery Tips: Get creative with delivery. Fast flows or off-kilter rhythms. Push boundaries.
Examples: 100 gecs-inspired, experimental rap
160+ BPM
Double-Time / Speed Rap
Lightning fast, technical, show-off
Delivery Tips: Practice breath control. Focus on clarity at high speed. This is flex territory.
Examples: Tech N9ne, Eminem fast verses
