Submit Your Music Here
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Submit Your Radio Edit Tracks — 98.5FM Uptown Radio & 105.1FM The Beat
BE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE
Welcome, artists! If you're an independent hip hop artist looking to get airplay on The IIour Show (98.5 FM Uptown Radio), this is your space. This page is strictly for music submission — not for booking interviews, events, or performances.
Why Submit to The IIour Show?
Legacy & Reach: The IIour Show is Philly’s longest-running independent hip hop radio program on air since 2004, now powered by The Hip Hop Foundation nonprofit organization. Now we have a new show called The Illest Indie Hour on 105.1FM The Beat in Atlantic City, New Jersey Sunday's 10pm-11pm.
Clean Radio Format: We broadcast on licensed FM stations (WJYN 98.5 FM & The Beat 105.1 FM), so we play clean, radio-edited music — no profanity allowed.
Cultural Impact: By submitting your music, you’re contributing to Philly’s hip hop culture and gaining exposure through our nonprofit-driven platform.
Submission Guidelines
To make sure your music has the best chance of being played, follow these guidelines closely.
Clean Edits Only
All submitted songs must be clean radio edits (i.e., no profanity or explicit lyrics). We cannot consider versions that contain explicit language. To submit music please send downloadable MP3 or WAV files. ABSOLUTELY NO YOUTUBE LINKS!
Number of Tracks: Please submit up to 3 songs. Clearly label each file with Artist Name – Song Title.
File Format & Quality: Submit high-quality audio (preferably MP3, WAV, or similar). Your mix should be radio-ready (professional or semi-professional production is ideal).
Metadata: Make sure your files are properly tagged (artist name, track title). Include a written track list in your email (song name + artist).
Artist Information: When you email your submission, include Artist / Stage Name, Short Bio (75–150 words). Links to your website, streaming platforms (SoundCloud, Spotify, etc.) or social media, City & State, Contact Info (email).
Rights & Ownership: Confirm that the music is your original work or that you have the rights to share it.
By submitting, you grant The Hip Hop Foundation permission to broadcast/diffuse your song on The IIour Show.