| Rank | Name | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | hip-hop | 5 uses |
| 2 | underground | 4 uses |
| 3 | boom bap | 4 uses |
| 4 | chillout | 3 uses |
| 5 | smooth | 3 uses |
| 6 | love at first listen | 3 uses |
| 7 | metro downtempo | 3 uses |
| 8 | lush | 2 uses |
| 9 | electronic | 1 use |
| 10 | love | 1 use |
| 11 | melancholic | 1 use |
| 12 | lovely | 1 use |
| 13 | synths | 1 use |
| 14 | gritty | 1 use |
| 15 | best of 2008-9 | 1 use |
| 16 | if only everyone knew | 1 use |
| 17 | laidback luke | 1 use |
| 18 | lyrical beauty | 1 use |
| 19 | timebomb | 1 use |
| 20 | verse of the year | 1 use |