HERITAGE HIP-HOP SERVICES
We Help Artists Get Found.
Online. In AI. Everywhere.
THE PROBLEM MOST ARTISTS IGNORE
You dropped the project. You shot the video. You built the brand. But when someone searches your name on Google — or asks an AI assistant about artists in your lane — you're nowhere to be found.
That's not a talent problem. That's a visibility problem.
And it's costing you streams, bookings, press, and money every single day.
Heritage Hip-Hop was built to fix that.
WHO WE WORK WITH
We work exclusively with independent music artists, labels, producers, music video directors, clothing brands, and Hip-Hop culture creators who are serious about building a lasting digital presence — not just chasing a viral moment.
If you are putting in real work and the internet isn't reflecting it, you are exactly who we built this for.
WHAT IS SEO & GEO AND WHY DOES IT MATTER FOR ARTISTS?
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the process of making sure your name, your music, your brand, and your story show up when people search for you on Google, YouTube, and other platforms. If your YouTube videos aren't optimized, they don't get recommended. If your website isn't structured correctly, it doesn't rank. If your social bios are inconsistent, Google doesn't know who you are.
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) is the next level. AI tools like ChatGPT, Google's AI Overviews, Perplexity, and Claude are now answering questions for millions of people every day — questions like "Who are the best independent Hip-Hop artists right now?" or "Who are the top producers in New Jersey?" If your digital footprint isn't built to be read by AI, you won't appear in those answers. Your competitors will.
GEO is the new frontier of artist discovery. Most artists don't know it exists. We've been building it.
OUR SERVICE TIERS
THE CIPHER — Starter Package
From $497/month
Built for the independent artist who is just starting to take their digital presence seriously. The Cipher gets your foundation right — because everything else we build sits on top of it.
What's included:
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YouTube video SEO — titles, descriptions, tags, and thumbnails optimized for search and recommendation
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Blog and website on-page SEO — keyword research, metadata, header structure, and internal linking
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GEO entity setup — establishing your artist entity across AI-readable sources so AI tools can find and reference you
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Monthly audit and performance report — a plain-English breakdown of what's working, what's not, and what we're fixing next
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Artist name and brand consistency audit across all platforms
Best for: Independent artists with an active YouTube channel, at least one project released, and a website or blog they're not fully using yet.
What you can expect in 90 days: Cleaner search results when your name is Googled, better YouTube discovery, and the beginning of an AI-readable artist entity being built in your name.
THE VERSE — Growth Package
From $997/month
The Verse is for the artist who is already putting out consistent content but needs their digital infrastructure to match the quality of their work. This is where real search authority gets built.
What's included:
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Everything in The Cipher
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Music and video GEO schema markup — structured data that tells AI engines exactly who you are, what you make, and why you matter
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AI search entity building — citation building, knowledge graph signals, and third-party source development so AI tools reference you accurately
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Press and PR content strategy — building the kind of editorial footprint that both Google and AI engines trust as authority signals
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Social SEO integration — making your Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok bios and posts work together as a consistent, searchable identity
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Streaming platform optimization — Spotify for Artists, Apple Music, and Bandcamp profile structure and metadata
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Quarterly strategy session with Karev — one-on-one review of your positioning, goals, and content direction
Best for: Artists actively releasing music, running a YouTube channel, and looking to build toward booking opportunities, press placements, and wider discovery.
What you can expect in 90 days: Your name appearing in AI-generated responses related to your genre and region, improved Google Knowledge Panel signals, press content that ranks, and a coherent online identity that tells your story across every platform.
THE ALBUM — Full Scale Package
From $1,997/month
The Album is Heritage Hip-Hop's flagship offering. This is for the artist, label, or brand that is ready to operate like a professional media entity — because that is exactly what we will build you into.
What's included:
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Everything in The Verse
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Full multimedia SEO suite — every content format you produce (podcast episodes, YouTube videos, blog posts, interviews, music videos) gets optimized and interconnected into a single searchable authority network
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Merch and brand SEO — if you have a clothing line, a merch store, or a product under your brand, we extend your SEO/GEO strategy to cover it
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Custom GEO content strategy — original written content created specifically to establish your entity authority with AI engines, including artist profiles, cultural essays, and interview transcripts formatted for AI indexing
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Interview and podcast feature placement strategy — identifying and pursuing third-party placements that build your authority signals
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Link building and citation campaign — establishing your name across directories, databases, and reference sites that AI tools pull from
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Priority consulting access — direct access to Karev for questions, strategy pivots, and urgent needs as they come up
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Monthly 1-on-1 strategy session
Best for: Artists with an established catalog, labels managing multiple artists, clothing brands with a Hip-Hop identity, or any creator ready to be treated as a professional media and business entity.
What you can expect in 90 days: Significant presence in AI-generated search results for your name, genre, and region. A Google Knowledge Panel with accurate information. Press-level digital authority. A coordinated, professional digital identity across every touchpoint — search, social, streaming, and AI.
ADD-ON SERVICES
These can be added to any tier or booked as one-time projects:
YouTube Upload Package — Full SEO/GEO treatment for a single YouTube video including title, description, tags, chapters, thumbnail guidance, and GEO-optimized episode copy. $97 per video
Artist Digital Audit — A comprehensive review of your entire digital presence scored across SEO, GEO, YouTube authority, social consistency, streaming profiles, and AI discoverability. Delivered as a written report with a prioritized action plan. $197 one-time
Press & Blog Feature — A written feature article about you, your music, or your project published on the Heritage Hip-Hop platform — optimized for search and GEO indexed. $150 per feature
Podcast Interview + SEO Package — A full interview on the Heritage Hip-Hop Podcast or The Mic Council, plus a full SEO/GEO package applied to the episode. $250
Platform & Bio Consistency Overhaul — Rewrite and standardize your artist bio, description, and metadata across every platform you're on. $125 one-time
WHY HERITAGE HIP-HOP?
Most SEO agencies don't know the difference between a feature and a collab. They don't know what Bandcamp is for. They've never heard of Okayplayer, The Source, or DJBooth. They will optimize your website like you sell insurance.
We are different because we are from this culture. Heritage Hip-Hop has been documenting, interviewing, and archiving Hip-Hop for over a decade. We have talked to independent artists, legendary MCs, producers, DJs, label executives, and community leaders. We know how this industry works and we know how to position you within it.
When we build your digital presence, we are not just filling in keywords. We are telling your story in the language that search engines and AI tools are built to understand — and we are making sure that story is accurate, complete, and impossible to ignore.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS GET THAT OTHER AGENCIES DON'T OFFER
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A strategist who has been in Hip-Hop culture professionally for over a decade
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SEO and GEO work that understands artist positioning, not just keyword density
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A platform — Heritage Hip-Hop reaches a genuine audience of Hip-Hop fans, creators, and industry professionals
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Honest reporting — we show you exactly what changed, why, and what it means
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Culture-first thinking — every strategy we build respects your brand, your voice, and your audience
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need a website to work with you?
No, but we strongly recommend having one. If you don't have a website, we can advise on setting one up as part of your onboarding.
How long before I see results?
SEO and GEO are long-game strategies. Most clients begin seeing meaningful changes in 60 to 90 days. AI search presence typically develops between 90 and 180 days. We will set realistic expectations from day one.
Do you work with artists outside of Hip-Hop?
Our expertise is in Hip-Hop and adjacent genres — R&B, soul, and spoken word. If your music lives in that world, we are the right fit.
Can I book a one-time service without a monthly package?
Yes. Our add-on services are available as standalone projects. If you want to start with an audit before committing to a monthly package, that is a smart move and we recommend it.
How do I get started?
Send an email to karev@heritagehiphop.com with the subject line "I'm Ready To Be Found"
READY TO START?
Your music deserves to be found. Your name deserves to be known. Your brand deserves to be built.
Book a free 20-minute discovery call and let's talk about where you are and where you need to be.
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Heritage Hip-Hop · East Orange, NJ · Serving artists nationwide