Artist Development • Music Business • Exposure

Hip-Hop's Best KeptSecrets

Your Partner In The Music Business

Strategy, reach and real opportunities for independent artists.

54Curated Playlists
425K+Playlist Saves
17Artist Services
13+Years in the Game

Build the career.
Move the music.

From first release to physical retail, every service is built to give independent artists stronger positioning, wider reach and a professional foundation.

01

Music Promotion

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PLAYLISTS

Spotify Playlist Promotion

Reach real music fans across 54 curated playlists and tens of thousands of monthly listeners, focused on ages 18–34.

From $50/month
No bots. No fake streams. Just real fans. Campaign placement is curated to connect your music with engaged listeners.
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RADIO

Radio Campaigns & Radio Servicing

Targeted radio servicing and campaign support built to widen your audience.

Custom campaign
Campaign scope is tailored to the artist, release and target audience, with focused radio outreach designed around the music.
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PUBLICITY

PR & Release Promotion

Three campaign levels for building buzz, press coverage and sustained visibility around your release.

Packages from $150
Starter Buzz, Industry Push and Full PR Campaign options, plus Instagram reel promotion ($50–$100), TikTok push ($75–$150), extra blog placements ($50 each) and branding consultation ($50).
See packages →
02

Press & Media

PUBLICATIONS

Blog & Media Publications

Targeted publication outreach built to introduce your music and story to wider audiences.

Custom campaign
Outreach is shaped around your release, story and publication fit, with campaign support focused on relevant blog and media opportunities.
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PRESS

Magazine Placements

Get your story in front of hip-hop audiences through publications including XXL, Complex, The Source, Respect and RapNerd.

Custom campaign
Placement strategy is built around the publication, story and artist fit, with support for presenting your music professionally.
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VIDEO

Music Video Placement

Position your music video for placement across relevant media outlets and viewing platforms.

Custom campaign
Placement support is tailored to the visual, release timeline and outlet fit, giving your video a focused path to additional exposure.
Get started →
03

Charts & Licensing

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CHARTING

Billboard Charting Services

Structured charting support built around compliant, legitimate release strategy.

Starter $500 · Priority $1,000
100% legit and compliant — no fake streams and no chart manipulation.
See packages →
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LICENSING

Sync Licensing Opportunities

Position your music for film, TV, video games, brands and advertising opportunities.

Plans from $50/month
A signed agreement confirming 100% original work is required before submissions begin.
Compare plans →
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CLEARANCE

Sync-Ready Submission

Prepare your original music and required agreement for professional sync placement consideration.

Start with verification
Submission readiness includes confirming the work is 100% original and completing the required agreement before placement consideration begins.
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OUTDOOR

Digital Billboard Promotion

Put your brand on high-impact screens in Times Square, Atlanta, Toronto, Los Angeles and more.

Location-based quote
Campaigns are quoted by location and placement, with billboard options selected around your release and promotional goals.
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Learn at your pace

Online Courses

Focused music-business education you can revisit anytime. Every course is online, self-paced and includes lifetime access.

Ownership • Royalties • Strategy

Instrumental Albums

$100 per seat
4h 30mSelf-pacedLifetime access
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  • Master / Sound Recording ownership: master streaming royalties, digital download royalties and master-use sync fees
  • Composition / Publishing ownership: performance and mechanical streaming royalties, download mechanicals and sync fees
  • Finding your target audience
  • Planning, strategizing and marketing your instrumental album
Enroll / Inquire
Placements • Pitching • Royalties

Sync Licensing

$150 per seat
4h 30mSelf-pacedLifetime access
View curriculum
  • The different forms of sync licensing and sync licensing fees
  • Earning royalties in sync
  • Finding sync opportunities and pitching your music
  • Communicating with and finding music supervisors
Enroll / Inquire
Identity • Story • Growth

Producer Branding 101

$150 per seat
4h 30mSelf-pacedLifetime access
View curriculum
  • Defining a unique brand identity and crafting a compelling brand story
  • Creating an eye-catching visual identity
  • Online presence and social media branding strategy
  • Building a fan community and leveraging your brand for career growth
Enroll / Inquire
04

Branding & Design

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WEB DESIGN

Website Building

Turn your brand into a powerful online presence. Custom websites for artists, producers, brands and businesses.

$500 flat full build · $100/month maintenance when work is performed
A professional digital home and cohesive brand built around your music. Custom design, SEO optimization, mobile-responsive layouts, e-commerce readiness, secure and reliable development, and ongoing support. Maintenance is charged only for months when work is actually performed — no retainer and no lock-in. See example websites →
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CREATIVE

Graphic Design / Album Artwork

Turn your sound into visuals that hit. Custom album covers, single artwork and visual branding.

Inquire for a quote
Distinct visuals made to carry your release across platforms and promotion. Custom designs tailored to your sound, brand and vision; covers for singles, EPs and mixtapes; branding visuals; creative direction with mood boards and revisions; fast turnaround; and industry-ready high-resolution files for digital and print.
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BRANDING

EPK Creation

Custom design, music showcase, press photos, artist bio and easy sharing — one polished home for your story.

Custom build
Your electronic press kit brings the essential pieces of your artist story together in one professional, easy-to-share presentation.
Get started →
05

Physical & Distribution

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PHYSICAL

CD & Vinyl Printing & Packaging

Jewel cases, digipaks, collector cases, vinyl packaging and custom artwork for short or bulk runs.

50% off first order · limited time
Choose physical formats and packaging that fit the release, from short runs to bulk production and custom artwork.
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MERCH

T-Shirt & Merch Printing

Tees, hoodies, hats, totes, jackets and drinkware produced with screen printing, DTG, heat transfer or embroidery.

Project quote
Production options are matched to the item, artwork and quantity, with multiple print and embroidery methods available.
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DISTRIBUTION

Distribution (Physical & Digital)

Worldwide delivery to 150+ platforms, clean metadata setup, ISRC/UPC codes and 100% ownership retained.

Tiers from $150
Choose Digital Starter, Digital + Promo, or Physical & Digital Expansion. Every tier is designed around a different stage of your release.
Compare tiers →
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TOURING

Tour Planning Guide

Plan your hip-hop tour in the U.S. or globally — from booking and logistics to budgeting, promotion and crew.

Guide available
The guide brings the booking, logistics, budgeting, promotion and crew considerations for a U.S. or global tour into one planning resource.
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Clear packages.
Real momentum.

Choose the service family that fits your next move. For a tailored campaign, contact us and we’ll map the right starting point.

Digital Starter

$150
  • Worldwide digital distribution
  • 150+ streaming platforms
  • Metadata preparation
  • ISRC and UPC setup
  • 100% ownership retained
Choose Starter

Physical & Digital Expansion

$1,000
  • Everything in Digital + Promo
  • Physical distribution consultation
  • CD and vinyl setup guidance
  • Independent retail outreach
  • Radio, press release and campaign management
Choose Expansion

Basic

$50 / month
  • Monthly sync opportunities
  • Music submission support
  • Film, TV, games and brand categories
Choose Basic

Elite

$200 / month
  • Highest service tier
  • Broader submission support
  • Film, TV, games and brand categories
Choose Elite
Required: a signed agreement confirming the submitted work is 100% original.

Starter Buzz

$150

Entry-level campaign support to start building visibility around your music video.

Start the Buzz

Full PR Campaign

$700

The fullest campaign tier for sustained outreach and release visibility.

Launch Full Campaign
Add-ons: Instagram reel promotion $50–$100 · TikTok push $75–$150 · Extra blog placements $50 each · Branding consultation $50.

Starter

$500

Charting support built around legitimate, compliant release activity.

Choose Starter
Our standard: 100% legit and compliant. No fake streams. No chart manipulation.

Recent Work.

Playlist Promotion — 4,704 listeners, 60,605 streams in 7 days
Magazine Feature — Daniel Son, Artist of the Year
CD Printing & Packaging — Ghetto Prophets
CD Printing & Packaging — Young Easy, Picture Me Rollin
Digital Billboard — PVRX album launch, Toronto
Billboard — Kurupt, Citizens Bank Park
REAL

Paths.
Opportunities.

Campaign paths built around your music, story and goals — from discovery and press to charting and licensing.

54 / 425K+

Playlist Network

Curated playlist access backed by 54 playlists and more than 425K saves across the network.

PRESS

Magazine Features

Editorial opportunities that introduce your story and music to established hip-hop audiences.

CHARTING

Compliant Campaigns

Legitimate release strategy and campaign support with no fake streams or chart manipulation.

SYNC

Placement Opportunities

Music submission support for film, TV, video games, brands and advertising.

What clients say.

“they're helping us develop our website and our own app! great communication — Thanks Anthony!”
NorthShore Canna ExpressFacebook recommendation · Sep 12

Built for independent artists

Your music.
Our mission.

Hip-Hop's Best Kept Secrets is an artist-development company with 13+ years of experience across music, marketing, branding and web design.

Our mission is to empower independent artists with the tools, resources and industry expertise to rise — through strategic marketing, promotion and a strong online presence.

DevelopmentPractical direction for the artist, release and business behind the music.
ExposureCampaign options spanning playlists, press, radio, charting, billboards and sync.
InfrastructureDistribution, physical products, EPKs, creative services and artist websites built to last.

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Let's make the next move.

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