Complete List of Prompts & Styles for Suno AI Music (2024)

If you haven’t heard yet, AI music generation is here. And it’s causing roars of applause from some and uproar from others. One of the best tools on the market is Suno.AI which can generate 2–3 minute songs in 30 seconds or less.

All you need to do is input the topic (or custom lyrics) and the style or genre. You aren’t allowed to input the names of artists or bands (such as Elvis or Coldplay), but you can use the list below to find the correlating music style to each artist. (use ctrl-F for search)

Drake: HipHop, Trap, male vocals
Bruno Mars: Funk, Dance Pop, Groovy, male vocals
Fleetwood Mac: Classic Rock, Mellifluous
Ed Sheeran: Folk, Acoustic Guitar, male vocals
Tim McGraw: Country, Americana, male vocals
Elton John: Piano Pop Rock, Theatrical, male vocals
Dolly Parton: Country, Storytelling, female vocals
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funk Rock, Stadium, heavy drums
Coldplay: Alternative Rock, Atmospheric
Taylor Swift: Pop, Alternative Folk, Emotional, female vocals
Elvis Presley: 50s Rock, Hero Theme, male vocals
Adele: Soul, Emotional, Torch-Lounge, female vocals
Ariana Grande: Pop, Dance Pop, Ethereal, female vocals
Billie Eilish: Pop, Dark, Minimal, female vocals
The Weeknd: RnB, Dark, Cinematic, male vocals
Beyoncé: RnB, Anthemic, Danceable, female vocals
Kendrick Lamar: HipHop, Lyrical, Storytelling, male vocals
Lady Gaga: Pop, Theatrical, Dance, female vocals
Jay-Z: HipHop, Aggressive, Storytelling, male vocals
Rihanna: RnB, Dance Pop, Festive, female vocals
Kanye West: HipHop, Progressive, Eclectic, male vocals
Justin Bieber: Pop, Danceable, Chillwave, male vocals
Katy Perry: Pop, Glitter, Festive, female vocals
Snoop Dogg: Rap, Funk, Chill, male vocals
Metallica: Heavy Metal, Power
AC/DC: Hard Rock, Stomp
Madonna: Dance Pop, High-NRG, female vocals
David Bowie: 70s British Rock, Art, Eclectic, male vocals
Bob Dylan: Folk, Storytelling, Acoustic Guitar, male vocals
Post Malone: Rap, Ethereal, Ambient, male vocals
Maroon 5: Pop Rock, Danceable, male vocals
Shakira: Latin, Dance Pop, Festive, female vocals
Dua Lipa: Disco, Dance Pop, Groovy, female vocals
Michael Jackson: 80s Pop, Dance, Iconic, male vocals
Prince: Funk, Eclectic, Glam, male vocals
Miley Cyrus: Pop, Rock, Party, female vocals
Cardi B: Rap, Aggressive, Party, female vocals
Imagine Dragons: Rock, Anthemic, Emotion
Camila Cabello: Pop, Latin Jazz, Festive, female vocals
Harry Styles: Pop, Rock, Groovy, male vocals
Sam Smith: Soul, Emotional, Lounge, male vocals
Lizzo: Pop, Funk, Empowering, female vocals
Daft Punk: Electronic, Dance, Futuristic
Gorillaz: Alternative Rock, Electronic, Unusual
The Beatles: 60s British Pop, Classic, Rock
Queen: Rock, Operatic, Theatrical, Male Vocals
Led Zeppelin: Hard Rock, Blues Rock, Epic
Pink Floyd: Rock, Progressive, Atmospheric
The Rolling Stones: Rock, Blues Rock, Classic
Bob Marley: Reggae, Peaceful, Soulful, male vocals
Frank Sinatra: 1940s big band, Lounge Singer, male vocals
Aretha Franklin: Soul, Gospel, Powerful, female vocals
Whitney Houston: Pop, RnB, Emotional, female vocals
Stevie Wonder: Soul, Funk, Joyful, male vocals
The Chainsmokers: EDM, Dance, Party
Nicki Minaj: Rap, Danceable, Bold, female vocals
Green Day: Punk Rock, Aggressive, Youthful
Nirvana: Grunge, Dark, Raw, Male Vocals
Amy Winehouse: Soul, Jazz, Torch-Lounge, female vocals
Linkin Park: Rock, Nu Metal, Emotional
Aerosmith: Rock, Hard Rock, Classic
Bon Jovi: Rock, Anthem, Stadium
Billy Joel: Pop, Rock, Storytelling, male vocals
Phil Collins: Pop, Rock, Emotional, soundtrack, male vocals
Genesis: Rock, Progressive, Art
The Eagles: Rock, Country Rock, Harmonious
The Doors: Rock, Psychedelic, Mysterious
Janis Joplin: Rock, Blues Rock, Raw Emotion, female vocals
Jimi Hendrix: Rock, Psychedelic, Guitar Virtuoso, male vocals
The Who: Rock, Hard Rock, Theatrical
Black Sabbath: Heavy Metal, Doom
Iron Maiden: Heavy Metal, Epic, Theatrical
Judas Priest: Heavy Metal, Power, Leather
Motorhead: Heavy Metal, Rock’n’Roll, Aggressive
Slayer: Thrash Metal, Aggressive, Dark
Ozzy Osbourne: Heavy Metal, Dark, Theatrical, male vocals
Skrillex: Dubstep, Electronic, Intense, male vocals
Calvin Harris: EDM, Dance, Festive, male vocals
Avicii: EDM, Melodic, Euphoric, male vocals
Arctic Monkeys: Indie Rock, Garage, Cool
Tame Impala: Psychedelic Rock, Dreamy, Mellifluous
The Strokes: Indie Rock, Cool, Raw
Vampire Weekend: Indie Rock, Eclectic, Upbeat
Kings of Leon: Rock, Emotional, Raw
The Killers: Rock, Synthpop, Anthemic, male vocals
System of a Down: Metal, Political, Eccentric
Radiohead: Alternative Rock, Experimental, Atmospheric
Foo Fighters: Rock, Alternative, Energetic
Muse: Rock, Progressive, Theatrical
Tool: Progressive Metal, Dark, Complex
Rage Against the Machine: Rap Metal, Political, Aggressive
Pearl Jam: Grunge, Rock, Emotional
Soundgarden: 90s Grunge, Heavy, Dark
Alice in Chains: Grunge, Dark, Melodic
Sigur Rós: Post-Rock, Ethereal, Atmospheric, Icelandic
Björk: Alternative, Experimental, Unusual, female vocals
Enya: New Age, Ethereal, Calm, female vocals
Deadmau5: Electronic, House, Progressive
Marshmello: EDM, Dance, Happy
Zedd: EDM, Dance Pop, Energetic, male vocals
The XX: Indie Pop, Minimal, Atmospheric
Lana Del Rey: Pop, Sadcore, Cinematic, female vocals
Kacey Musgraves: Country, Pop, Mellifluous, female vocals
St. Vincent: Art Rock, Eclectic, Unusual, female vocals
Childish Gambino: HipHop, Funk, Thoughtful, male vocals
SZA: RnB, Neo Soul, Emotional, female vocals
Frank Ocean: RnB, Soulful, Introspective, male vocals
Tyler, The Creator: HipHop, Eclectic, Unusual, male vocals
Solange: RnB, Soul, Artistic, female vocals
Brockhampton: HipHop, Alternative, Collective
Janelle Monáe: Funk, RnB, Sci-Fi, female vocals
Mac DeMarco: Indie Pop, Slacker Rock, Chill, male vocals
Rufus Du Sol: Electronic, Dance, Atmospheric
Bon Iver: Indie Folk, Ethereal, Intimate, male vocals
Florence + The Machine: Indie Rock, Dramatic, Ethereal
Jack White: Rock, Blues, Raw, male vocals
Gary Clark Jr.: Blues Rock, Soulful, Gritty, male vocals
Leon Bridges: Soul, RnB, Retro, male vocals
Brittany Howard: Rock, Soul, Powerful, female vocals
Alabama Shakes: Rock, Blues Rock, Soulful
Glass Animals: Psychedelic Pop, Groovy, Eclectic
Portugal, The Man: Alternative Rock, Psychedelic, Catchy
FKA Twigs: RnB, Electronic, Avant-Garde, female vocals
The National: Indie Rock, Melancholy, Introspective
MGMT: Psychedelic Pop, Electronic, Playful
Empire of the Sun: Electronic, Pop, Theatrical
Grimes: Art Pop, Electronic, Experimental, female vocals
James Blake: Electronic, Soul, Minimalist, male vocals
The War on Drugs: Indie Rock, Heartland Rock, Melodic
Sufjan Stevens: Indie Folk, Baroque Pop, Intimate, male vocals
Bonobo: Downtempo, Electronic, Ambient
Caribou: Electronic, Psychedelic, Dance
Four Tet: Electronic, Ambient, Textural
Jamie xx: Electronic, House, Minimal
Nicolas Jaar: Electronic, Experimental, Atmospheric, male vocals
Flying Lotus: Electronic, Experimental HipHop, Fusion, male vocals
Thundercat: Funk, Jazz, Experimental, male vocals
Kamasi Washington: Jazz, Fusion, Epic, male vocals
Massive Attack: Trip Hop, Dark, Atmospheric
Portishead: Trip Hop, Dark, Cinematic
Aphex Twin: IDM, Electronic, Experimental, male vocals
Boards of Canada: IDM, Downtempo, Nostalgic
Burial: Dubstep, Ambient, Mysterious
J Dilla: HipHop, Soulful, Experimental, male vocals
MF DOOM: HipHop, Abstract, Lyrical, male vocals
Kendrick Lamar: HipHop, Conscious, Lyrical, male vocals
Blink-182: emo pop rock, male vocals
Green Day: Punk Rock, Aggressive, Youthful
Phoebe Bridgers: Bedroom, grungegaze, catchy, psychedelic, acoustic tape recording, female vocals

Also, try these fun and unique styles:

• Uplifting atmospheric worship ballad with ethereal vocals and sweeping orchestral arrangements
• Live music, heavy metal with solo guitar, symphonic elements, and aggressive power vocals
• Bedroom-produced grungegaze, catchy, psychedelic, with acoustic tape recording and lo-fi aesthetics
• Rapid-fire rap, 140 bpm, deep bass beats, aggressive delivery in a minor key, creating high tension
• Chillwave electronic, ambient textures, slow-tempo, reverb-heavy vocals, and a dreamy synth backdrop
• Futuristic cyberpunk EDM, high-energy beats, distorted synth lines, and neon-lit, dystopian themes
• Acoustic folk, storytelling lyrics, warm vocal harmonies, fingerstyle guitar, and soft percussion
• Vintage jazz lounge, classic standards, smooth trumpet solos, upright bass, and sultry female vocals
• Baroque pop, intricate melodies, orchestral arrangements, harpsichord flourishes, and poetic lyrics
• Glam rock revival, flamboyant performance, glittery costumes, catchy hooks, and guitar solos
• Sultry RnB, smooth beats, seductive vocals, late-night vibes, and lush production
• Dark ambient, atmospheric soundscapes, slow-moving textures, and an unsettling, eerie mood
• Tropical house, upbeat, sun-kissed melodies, steel drums, breezy vocals, and a laid-back rhythm
• Psychedelic funk, groovy bass lines, wah-wah guitars, trippy effects, and energetic brass sections
• Epic cinematic scores, sweeping orchestral movements, heroic themes, and stirring emotional peaks
• Minimal techno, repetitive beats, subtle progression, hypnotic rhythms, and a deep, underground feel
• Indie surf rock, jangly guitars, beachy vibes, carefree vocals, and upbeat, sunny melodies
• Soulful gospel choir, powerful lead vocals, uplifting messages, organ accompaniment, and handclaps
• Aggressive trap metal, distorted 808s, screamed vocals, chaotic energy, and mosh-pit inducing breakdowns
• Contemporary classical piano, emotive compositions, dynamic range, and nuanced performance
• Gypsy jazz, acoustic guitars, fast-paced swing rhythms, violin solos, and a lively, festive atmosphere
• Dream pop, ethereal vocals, shimmering guitars, lush synths, and a sense of nostalgic longing
• Balkan electro swing, energetic brass ensembles, electronic beats, folk melodies, and infectious dance rhythms
• Hardcore punk, fast tempos, political lyrics, raw vocals, and a DIY ethos
• Space ambient, cosmic soundscapes, slow-evolving textures, and a sense of infinite exploration
• punk rock, ska punk, rock, rap, indie pop
• gregorian chorale, choir, carried singing, epic, majestic, ecclesiastical
• math rock, J-pop, mutation funk, bounce drop, dubstep, edm, 160bpm,
• anime opening, heavy metal, male vocal
• 80's,post-punk, punk, Retrowave,slow
• Pentatonic Scale, Modern Classic, Game Music, Guzheng & Piano & Chinese Drum & Cello, Slow, Sad, Mellow
• 80s pop, creepy, synth