Regional Hip-Hop Submission: How to Get Heard on the Radio
Making music in your city's lane? Here's how to pitch a regional hip-hop submission, what curators listen for, and how to send yours to Hot Mic Radio for free.
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Afrobeats Radio Submissions: How to Get Airplay in the US
How to submit Afrobeats to US radio: what to send, how to pitch, what to skip, and how to get your track in front of Hot Mic Radio's DJs for free.
How to Submit Your Soca Music to Radio in 2026
Soca artists: how to submit your track to an online radio station for free, what to prep, which metadata matters, and what happens after you hit send.
R&B Radio Submissions: How to Get Your Song Played
How R&B radio submissions work in the US: prep your files, pitch the right show, register with SoundExchange, and submit free to Hot Mic Radio.
Get DJs to Play Your Song in 4–6 Weeks, FCC Safe for Indie Hip Hop/R&B
Follow a 4–6 week submission plan: prep radio-ready files and a tight one-sheet, pitch targeted DJs, follow FCC payola rules, and use Hot Mic Radio's...
Cast Radio to TV in 30 Seconds (Chromecast, AirPlay, Hot Mic Radio)
Learn the fastest way to cast radio to TV from Chromecast, AirPlay, Android TV, or Chrome. Includes a 30-second Hot Mic Radio test and troubleshooting steps.
Start Your Radio Promo Budget at $500–$2,000 for Indie Artists
Tiered radio promo budgeting for indie artists: why to start at $500–$2,000, how to test then scale, track station adds, and stay FCC compliant.
Oakland’s Hyphy Scene Is Back, Reworked by a New Generation
Explore Oakland's hyphy scene: its 1990s roots, defining artists and tracks, and how a new generation retools the sound today. Hear curated hyphy on Hot...
Stream Live DJ Sets With a Phone, but Check Copyright First
Learn how to stream live DJ sets with a phone or laptop, route clean audio through OBS, and check copyright rules before your first broadcast.