Rap
Melody-first flows written with tuning in mind, and hooks simple enough to repeat.
Booking
Songwriter for Hire: Toplines Written over Your Beat
Songwriting and toplines from an artist-led studio: lyrics and melody written over your beat. Each project is quoted: send the beat, the concept and your deadline, and we reply with the price and how credits are handled.
- Price:
- Starting at $300
- Where:
- Online, from Apollo Beach, FL
01What it is
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What a topline is in songwriting
A topline is the part of a song that sits on top of the beat: the vocal melody and the lyrics. Producers and artists hire a topline writer when the beat is ready and the words and melody are not.
The writing comes from artists who write and sing their own records, in rap, R&B, experimental and indie.
02Sound and scope
Topline writing for rap, R&B, experimental and indie
R&B
Melodies with room for runs, harmonies and falsetto layers.
Experimental
Melodies and lyrics that take risks with structure and phrasing, written to the sound of the beat.
Indie
Lyric-led writing with melodies that sit naturally in your voice, over guitar, keys or a full band.
What topline writing includes
- Lyrics and melody written over your beat
- A quote before any work starts
03How to start
What to send for a topline quote
- The beat
- Two or three reference songs for mood and style
- What the song is about, or a line you already have
- Your deadline
How topline writing works
- Step 1 of 5
Send the session
Send your vocal tracks, the beat, a reference track and your deadline.
- Step 2 of 5
File check
We check that the files are usable and confirm the scope.
- Step 3 of 5
Lock your date
You get a 50% deposit invoice and a confirmed start date.
- Step 4 of 5
The mix lands
Your mix arrives within 3 business days of the start date.
- Step 5 of 5
Final files
One consolidated revision, then the balance, then the final WAV and MP3.
Topline writing FAQ
What is a topline?
The vocal melody and lyrics written over an existing beat.
Do you write in my genre?
Static City Studios writes rap, R&B, experimental and indie. Send your beat and we will tell you if it is a fit.
How much does a songwriter charge?
Each project is quoted after we hear the beat and know what you need.
What do I need to send?
The beat, two or three reference songs, what the song is about, and your deadline.
What do I get back?
Ask for what you need. The quote lists what is delivered, so you know before you pay.
How are credits handled?
Credits and any splits are agreed in writing before work starts.
How do I pay?
A 50% deposit is invoiced to start the job. The balance is due before the full-quality files are sent. If you cancel after paying the deposit, it is not refunded.
Where are you based?
Static City Studios is based in Apollo Beach, Florida. Mixing is done remotely, so artists anywhere can work with Static City Studios.
Book topline writing
Songwriting & Toplines is preselected.
Ready when your vocals are.
Book a vocal mix trial slot, or ask about anything else on the site.