Genius

API

Crowdsourced lyrics & music knowledge API

Overview

The Genius API provides access to crowdsourced lyrics, artist profiles, song details, and contextual annotations. Key endpoints include search (by song/artist), song metadata (with lyrics snippets), artist info, and annotation data. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include integrating lyrics into music apps, building music trivia tools, adding contextual song info to streaming platforms, or creating educational content about music history and analysis.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://docs.genius.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Responses
Crowdsourced Data Access
Lyrics & Annotation Endpoints
Artist/Song Search

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Genius API free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with rate limits. Paid plans are available for higher usage volumes and additional features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to register for an API key from the Genius developer portal to access the API.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the Genius API are in JSON format, which is widely compatible with most programming languages and applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Music

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Rich crowdsourced lyrics & annotations
⊕ Comprehensive artist/song metadata
⊕ Well-documented endpoints
⊕ Supports JSON format

Cons

⊖ Free tier has rate limits
⊖ Requires API key authentication
⊖ Lyrics not available for all tracks
⊖ Crowdsourced data quality varies