Chillhop Music
Chillhop is a lo-fi hip-hop label whose free Creators Program lets individuals use designated tracks on YouTube and Twitch. You sign up, link your channel and add the required credit. Claims on credited videos are released by Chillhop's system.
TL;DR
Lo-fi streamers and YouTubers who only publish on Twitch and YouTube and are fine registering and crediting. Where you can use it: Twitch safe with steps, YouTube safe with steps, TikTok not allowed, Instagram not allowed, Kick not allowed. You must credit it.
Where is Chillhop Music safe to use?
Based on Chillhop Music's own license terms, checked October 2026. “Copyright-free” on one platform doesn't mean safe everywhere, so we check each one.
- Safe
- Safe with steps
- Not allowed
- Not confirmed
| Twitch live streams | Safe with steps Allowed for livestreams on your linked Twitch channel with the credit panel. Use only tracks from your Creators Dashboard; the website radio player is NOT cleared. |
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| Twitch VODs, clips & highlights | Safe with steps Covered as the stream production, but Chillhop says platforms may still claim, mute or block audio and that risk is yours. Using non-dashboard tracks on stream can cause claims or strikes. |
| YouTube videos & live streams | Safe with steps Register, link your YouTube channel, and add the credit before publishing. If you get a claim, fix the credit and dispute it; Chillhop's system re-checks and releases it. |
| TikTok | Not allowed Creators Program is YouTube and Twitch only right now. Chillhop says it is looking for solutions for other platforms. |
| Instagram Reels & Live | Not allowed Not covered by the Creators Program (YouTube and Twitch only). |
| Kick | Not allowed Not covered by the Creators Program (YouTube and Twitch only). |
Chillhop Music at a glance
- Price
- Free (Creators Program)
- Free option available
- Catalog
- Large lo-fi catalog
- Credit
- Required
- See how to credit below
- Contains
- No AI music
Genres
- Lo-fi
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
- Chill
- Instrumental
- Downtempo
Company
Chillhop Music B.V., Netherlands (lo-fi hip hop label).
Includes
- Creators Dashboard downloads
- 24/7 radio livestream (NOT usable as a source)
- Credit panel images for Twitch
Which plan you need
Free if you are a person (16+) making your own content and link your YouTube and/or Twitch channel. Brands, agencies, games, apps, films, ads and in-store play need a separate licence (licensing@chillhop.com).
Can you monetize?
Yes, but only on qualifying productions where the required credits are applied and only on your linked YouTube or Twitch channel. Monetization does not widen the license.
How to credit Chillhop Music
YouTube: paste the credit shown after download into the description before publishing (or 'Music provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred' for multiple tracks). Twitch: make a channel panel with a Chillhop credit image linked to https://chillhop.ffm.to/creatorcred.
Content ID, claims, and VOD mutes
Chillhop's music is not royalty-free; it is licensed through the Creators Program. Chillhop monitors linked channels and releases claims on credited videos. If you got a claim despite crediting correctly, contact them (hello@chillhop.com or Discord) and they fix it. The licence ends if you unlink the channel or leave the program, though compliant, correctly credited videos may stay up.
Not sure how claims, strikes, and mutes differ? Read our DMCA guide.
Watch out for
- Only YouTube and Twitch. No TikTok, Instagram, Kick or other platforms.
- Only individuals (16+), not companies or brands.
- Must sign up, link your channel, and apply the credits every time; missing credits void the license for that video.
- No 24/7 music streams, music-only uploads, remixes, added lyrics or rapping over tracks.
- Do not use the website radio player, Spotify or Apple Music playlists as your source; they include tracks not in the program.
- Chillhop can remove tracks or end your participation at any time, and does not guarantee claim-free results.
Chillhop Music FAQ
Is Chillhop Music safe to use on Twitch?
Yes, with conditions. Live streams: Allowed for livestreams on your linked Twitch channel with the credit panel. Use only tracks from your Creators Dashboard; the website radio player is NOT cleared. VODs and clips: Covered as the stream production, but Chillhop says platforms may still claim, mute or block audio and that risk is yours. Using non-dashboard tracks on stream can cause claims or strikes.
Will Chillhop Music music get my YouTube videos claimed?
Yes, with conditions. Register, link your YouTube channel, and add the credit before publishing. If you get a claim, fix the credit and dispute it; Chillhop's system re-checks and releases it. Chillhop's music is not royalty-free; it is licensed through the Creators Program. Chillhop monitors linked channels and releases claims on credited videos. If you got a claim despite crediting correctly, contact them (hello@chillhop.com or Discord) and they fix it. The licence ends if you unlink the channel or leave the program, though compliant, correctly credited videos may stay up.
Can I use Chillhop Music on TikTok, Instagram, or Kick?
TikTok: No. Creators Program is YouTube and Twitch only right now. Chillhop says it is looking for solutions for other platforms. Instagram: No. Not covered by the Creators Program (YouTube and Twitch only). Kick: No. Not covered by the Creators Program (YouTube and Twitch only).
Is Chillhop Music free?
Yes, there is a free option. Pricing: Free (Creators Program). Free if you are a person (16+) making your own content and link your YouTube and/or Twitch channel. Brands, agencies, games, apps, films, ads and in-store play need a separate licence (licensing@chillhop.com).
Do I need to credit Chillhop Music?
Yes. YouTube: paste the credit shown after download into the description before publishing (or 'Music provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred' for multiple tracks). Twitch: make a channel panel with a Chillhop credit image linked to https://chillhop.ffm.to/creatorcred.
Can I monetize content that uses Chillhop Music?
Yes, but only on qualifying productions where the required credits are applied and only on your linked YouTube or Twitch channel. Monetization does not widen the license.