Best Lofi Hip Hop & Chillhop Playlists on Spotify in 2025

The world of study beats is vast. Some time ago, Lu and I embarked on the journey of finding out more about chillhop and lofi, a genre that has been dominating our website for the past few years. Lofi hip hop's historical roots are intrinsic to the genre, with pioneers like Pete Rock and J Dilla showcasing its early presence. The fusion of lofi and hip hop, characterized by sampling, defines the essence of lofi hip hop.

I love writing those editorials because it allows me to dig into proper research and while I often write about beats, I learned tons in the process. After covering YouTube's best lofi radio stations, now it's time to see what Spotify has to offer.

Before we begin with our selection, a shameless self-plug - we curate and update 2 chillhop / lofi playlists on all major platforms, Spotify included. We update them weekly, so you won't be disappointed.

• feel free to follow our lofi beats to chill to playlist selection here
• if you're seeking a more sleepy and ambient lofi vibe, try our bedtime beats playlist here

We try to add a blend of rather spacious lofi hip hop, chillhop, and jazz-inspired beats. A nice mash-up of anything chill.

So, now that we've got the shameless self-promotion out of the way, it's time to start with our list of the best playlists in 2025.

A list of the best lofi hip hop playlists on Spotify in 2025

A short summary, before we dig into each of those amazing curators below.

• lofi hip hop / chillhop / beats to study to by College Music
• lofi sleep, lofi rain by Sleep Tales
• Study Beats I Lofi/Jazzy & Calm beats by Fantastic Music
• Late Night Vibes by Chillhop Music
• Jazz HipHop Beats by Yungmerrin
• Sad & Sleepy beats (Lofi HipHop) by thebootlegboy
• Monday Mornings Chillhop by Tsunami Sounds
• Lofi Beats by HipDozer
• lofi goodies by freshgoodies
• beats to chill to by Stereofox

lofi hip hop / chillhop / beats to study by College Music

If you're a reader of our website, the name College Music should be very familiar. One of our label friends, Jonny and Luke have been prominent names in the scene for years now. I love their efforts to openly discuss the topic of mental health and depression (which is often used/abused in the genre).

lofi sleep, lofi rain by Sleep Tales

Daniel is an all-around great human being who puts a lot of effort and love into curating the playlist. The music is on the rather sleepy spectrum of lofi, so a great way to space out at the end of a long day.

If you're looking for a way to escape reality and ease your mind, then that's the playlist for you.

Study Beats I Lofi/Jazzy & Calm beats by Fantastic Music

Robin from Fantastic Music was mentioned in our radio post too, but I wanted to also highlight his ~200 tracks selection on Spotify. He updates it quite regularly and keeps a steady pace, meaning adding a few amazing beats each day or so. The vibe is predominantly on the feel good, calm side of chillhop, hence the slogan - "study with calms beats".

Late Night Vibes by Chillhop Music

Personal friends and one of the genre pioneers. Bas, Kyle and co absolutely nail the curation on their Late Night Vibes playlist and while they have a bunch of great playlists, there's something about that snuggling raccoon that just makes me feel zen. 04:20 is the vibe to be.

Jazz HipHop Beats by Yungmerrin

We had the pleasure of releasing music with Dutch beatmaker Yungmerrin and highly appreciate his production skill and ability to curate a well-rounded playlist. This one is not to miss.

Sad & Sleepy beats (Lofi HipHop) by thebootlegboy

Bootlegboy. One of the most responsive and kind people on the Internet. He definitely focuses on the melancholic side of chillhop and lofi hip hop, so if you are having trouble falling asleep, then I might plug in his selection (which is updated weekly)

Monday Mornings Chillhop by Tsunami Sounds

I definitely can't talk about community and miss the work of Damon - the guy running Tsunami Sounds. He puts tons of work into fostering a positive and educational feel within their groups, and the best part if that they plan on giving 5% of their earning back to the community in 2022!

Lofi Beats by HipDozer

I think one of the most massive independent Spotify playlists on the Internet. Curated by our friends at Hip Dozer, they also don't shy from the rather upbeat side of chillhop music.

Relax with their finest selection of lofi hip hop, chillhop and chill beats to study. The perfect soundtrack to have a smoke or chilled coffee session.

lofi goodies by freshgoodies

The selections of the Dutch-based collective and label freshgoodies are endless. Robin and co. curate beats for your dinner guests, studying, coding, when you're sad and even venture into hip hop bars blended with lofi hip hop. I chose the goodies one, but you won't be making a mistake exploring any of the other 10 playlists they curate.

lofi beats to chill to by Stereofox

Yeah, guys. Time for shameless self-promotion plug (pt 2). Plus, since it's ours, I (obviously) think we do a pretty good job supplying you with the chillest beats out there. We tend to combine everything from jazzhop to ambient-driven beats, so as long as it's chill vibes and we like it, we'll find a spot for it. Check out our beats to chill to selection here.

The growth of the lofi hip hop, chillhop, and jazzhop genres hasn't stopped for years now and will continue in 2025. Lofi music, propelled by the unique conditions of the Pandemic, quickly rose to prominence as people sought calm and focus amidst uncertain times. Since then, it has continued to flourish, evolving from a niche genre to a global sensation. Characterized by its warm, mellow beats and nostalgic soundscapes, lofi music creates an atmosphere of tranquility perfect for studying, working, or simply unwinding. This genre is packed with a diverse community of talented producers who experiment with jazz, hip-hop, and ambient sounds to craft tracks that feel like cozy background companions. If you’re looking to ease into a relaxed, zen-like state, lofi music provides the ideal soundtrack for both productivity and peaceful relaxation, blending gentle rhythms with subtle melodies that keep the mind engaged without being intrusive.

Also, to keep things relevant, the info and links are constantly being updated, so we make sure we share with you nothing but the best chillhop and lofi playlists on Spotify at any given moment in time.