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Genius API

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Genius API provides access to the Genius music knowledge platform the world's largest collection of song lyrics, music annotations, and artist information. Genius started as a rap lyrics annotation site and has expanded to cover all music genres, with a particularly strong catalog of hip-hop, R&B, pop, and Afrobeats content.

Genius API Highlights

Genius API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.

Authentication

OAuth 2.0

Rate Limit

Rate limits apply; commercial use requires contacting Genius

Sandbox Mode
✗ Not Available
Webhooks
Not verified yet
Supported Regions
NigeriaNigeriaGhanaGhanaKenyaKenya
Genius API Services
Song searchArtist dataAlbum metadataSong annotations
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Genius API is best for:

Music apps and lyric platforms needing song metadata, annotations, and artist information

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API Pricing Model
  • Free for non-commercial use
  • requires Genius account and app registration

Genius API Core Features & Capabilities

Features Included

Song searchArtist dataAlbum metadataSong annotationsReferent data

Required Access Documents for Genius API

  • Genius Developer AccountRequired
    Register app at genius.com/api-clients to obtain client ID and secret

Different Genius API use cases

  • Nigerian music app:Add song metadata and artist info for Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, and other Afrobeats artists
  • Lyric annotation platform:Build a Nigerian music education platform with annotated Afrobeats lyrics and cultural context
  • Artist discovery app:Create a Nigerian artist discovery tool using Genius song and album catalog data

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