Genres vs Tags
| Field | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Genres | Primary style categories for the beat |
| Tags | Extra keywords that help explain mood, sound, or use case |
Genres
Genres should describe the main style of the beat. Current BeatPass behavior:- You can choose existing genres from suggestions
- The form can allow custom genre values
- Genre choices influence AI preset artwork matching
Good Genre Practice
- Use styles that really fit the beat
- Add more than one only when it helps
- Favor clarity over trend-chasing
Tags
Tags are for search context and detail. Good tag categories include:- Mood
- Energy
- Sound palette
- Intended artist fit
- Use case
Good Tag Practice
- Think about what a buyer would actually search
- Do not repeat every genre as a tag unless it adds value
- Prefer a few relevant tags over a long spammy list
Genres and AI Presets
BeatPass’s cover-art system uses selected genres to surface matching AI Presets from the preset library. That means:- Better genres can lead to more relevant preset options
- Tags do not drive the preset matching in the same way
Best Practices
Be specific when it helps
Be specific when it helps
Use narrow styles when they genuinely help describe the beat, not just because they sound more niche.
Do not over-tag
Do not over-tag
Too many weak tags make the beat look messy and reduce the value of the good ones.
Keep discovery honest
Keep discovery honest
Misleading genre and tag choices might create clicks, but they hurt buyer trust and produce worse long-term results.
Related
Basic Info
Finish the title, description, and credited artists.
AI Cover Art
Use genre-matched preset artwork.