Keep the groove, tighten the length
These genres live on groove, but radio still needs a focused edit. Aim for about three to four minutes and bring the hook in early.
HOW TO GET YOUR AFROBEATS AND REGGAE SONGS ON THE RADIO
Afrobeats, dancehall and reggae have huge global audiences and a growing number of dedicated radio shows. Here is how independent artists in these genres can get airplay.
Balance the mix for small speakers
Percussion and bass drive the song. Make sure the vocal and the melody come through on phone and car speakers, not just a club system.
Find diaspora and specialty shows
Community and internet stations in many cities run Caribbean and African music programs. These specialty shows are often the most open to independent artists.
Include clean versions and credits
Send a clean edit when needed, plus your songwriter, producer and featured artist credits so hosts can announce the song correctly.
GUARANTEED AFROBEATS & REGGAE AIRPLAY, EVERY WEEK
Every Independent Radio FM member is accepted, whatever the genre. Send one afrobeats-reggae track a week and it airs on a Saturday show with a personal DJ review.
- $49 per month, cancel anytime
- One new song every week — every song you send gets played
- Saturday show at 3 PM Eastern / 12 PM Pacific
- A personal DJ review of every song
- Your own artist profile page with your bio, links, and review archive
- Private member wall and direct messaging with other artists and our DJ
- A new press-release article about you every 30 days, with your music embedded
- Daily motivation messages from DJ SKI FACE
- Chance to win $100 every month
- No approval process. Everyone is accepted.
Our first show airs October 3, 2026.
COMMON QUESTIONS
How do I get my Afrobeats song on the radio?
Make a tight radio edit, check the mix on small speakers, and pitch specialty Afrobeats or African music shows on community and internet stations. Independent Radio FM plays every member's song on a Saturday show for $49 a month.
Do radio stations play independent reggae and dancehall?
Yes, especially community and online stations with Caribbean music programs. Pitch the specific show host rather than a general station inbox.