Don't Let A Strong Video Die On Your Own Page.
You already paid to make the visual. If it is strong enough for RRL, Underground gives it a cleaner stage: a full premiere on Rap Recap Live, release packaging, a real audience to react, and a first-week performance read after it drops.
Free to send. RRL watches first. Pay only if selected.
Premiere on an established hip-hop media brand
Audience across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
People already watching the stories, music, and culture
Selected drops only — not pay-to-post inventory
$250 If RRL Selects The Video
Selected Artist Rate
$250
Apply for free. RRL watches the actual video first. If it fits Underground, you get the agreement, payment link, and scheduling details.
No selection = no payment request.
No guaranteed views.
Curated review required. Payment buys the premiere service — not favorable editorial coverage.
RRL watches first. Pay only if selected. Paid premiere relationship disclosed where applicable.
You spent money on the song.
The video.
The studio.
The rollout.
Now what?
Don't just post it and hope.
A fire video can still get ignored if nobody knows it dropped.
See What's IncludedWhat RRL Actually Does For The Drop
Full Video Premiere
Your full music video is uploaded through Rap Recap Live.
Clean Release Packaging
Title, description, credits, and links are formatted professionally.
Audience Reaction Prompt
A pinned comment gives viewers a specific reason to react to the artist or record instead of leaving a generic comment section.
RRL Community Support
When the rollout and schedule fit, RRL can support the premiere through its YouTube Community surface.
Underground Discovery Lane
Selected premieres stay organized inside RRL Underground so viewers can keep discovering artists after one video.
First-Week Performance Read
After seven days, you get the early performance numbers RRL can see from the premiere plus the main signal worth paying attention to next.
What Your Premiere Looks Like
Sample Title Format
Artist Name - Song Title | RRL Underground Premiere
Clean title formatting helps the drop feel official, searchable, and platform-ready.
Description + Credits Preview
Credits are presented clearly so fans, collaborators, and industry viewers can understand the release fast.
Pinned Comment Preview
"RRL Underground: Should we keep watching this artist? Drop your thoughts below."
The audience is invited to react, comment, and decide if the artist deserves more attention from RRL.
Want your video packaged like this?
Curated placements. Not a fit for everyone.
Good Fit
- Finished or near-finished music video
- Strong song
- Strong visuals
- Clear rights
- Artist willing to promote the drop
- Professional communication
- Wants a bigger platform behind the release
Not A Fit
- Guaranteed-view expectations
- Unclear rights
- Low-quality visuals
- Cheap-promo mindset
- Artist unwilling to promote
- No final video file available
- Drama around ownership, samples, or director approval
Selection is based on fit, quality, rights clarity, and whether the video makes sense for the RRL audience.
You must control the rights to your release.
Artists must control the rights to the following before submitting:
Disclaimer: RRL is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. You are responsible for confirming you hold the rights to all elements of your submission.