How to release a beat tape (Spotify,Apple Music Etc.) [DistroKid]

In this video I will show you step by step how to make a beat tape and upload it to all streaming platforms via DistroKid!
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[@britfoxstudios2493]

"Let me just change out something real quick" - "So that actually took ALL DAY!" 😭😭 no truer words have been spoken by producers

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

True.

[@palios]

This timing is so eerie... I just finished submitting my first two songs on distrokid. You're an inspiration man.

[@LDreTheGiant]

Let's goooooo

[@njhbeats]

Same! Haha

[@finestylerecords852]

Follow me on Spotify @finestyle if you love beats

[@mistaosot3nda]

Good sh~t. Bro. 🙏🏾I'm trying to post my first 3 beats on beatstars before this month is up. I can't wait!🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@LDreTheGiant]

Skip to 7:14 if you only need help learning how to upload to DistroKid 👍🏾

[@cristianoronaldo-lr2mw]

would love to see you make some artwork

[@prodyouleeseas]

damn this brings me back to 2014 when i first started producing and released the worst beat tape ever lmfao. Now that i've evolved, definitely going to revisit this. appreciate the content!

[@LDreTheGiant]

Haha I feel that I definitely deleted a bunch of tracks from 2015 😂

[@kamilnavarro4094]

Really helpful. Artwork video definitely

[@LDreTheGiant]

Got you !

[@DJChaseTV]

this is real talks, i started out doing beat tapes in 2017 best decision i ever made.

[@LucidSoundz]

Man I been missing out on this. Thank you!!

[@justduit1879]

Distrokid does not work with UMA companies (the largest music services in Russia), and this is considered the entire Russian audience.you can't use Russian letters to name tracks on Distrokid... This is generally stupid shit, discrimination against the Russian audience, which is much more active and more than other European countries. I do not advise anyone to Distrokid, you just lose a huge part of people.

[@mohammadsamir7110]

i guess Im asking the wrong place but does anyone know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow lost the password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me

[@lorenzoanthony6807]

@Mohammad Samir instablaster ;)

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

@@justduit1879 Russia is literally like it's own continent and while it's got a huge population I highly doubt they wana liston to and buy American or British music.

[@odenewilliamsodemuzik6328]

Facts me too

[@LoopnMix]

The last few days I was thinking about this whole process, the how to and started selecting some potential videos to watch then you post this video with all my questions answered..There are no coincidences! Thanks so much!

[@LDreTheGiant]

Glad I could help!

[@tommywhistle]

"How many loud maxes do you use?" L.Dre : A few more than 1...

[@LDreTheGiant]

Hahaha yeah every now & then I have to load it up 😂

[@whoistaryn]

Just a friendly reminder that you’re the Goat 🔥 Thank You for the video L. Dre

[@LDreTheGiant]

Yo thank you ! 🙏🏾

[@darkoxpanic]

Awesome! This was really helpful man. Can you do a video on how to pitch spotify playlists?

[@LDreTheGiant]

Good idea 🙏🏾

[@iamstwest]

Dope video. Thanks brotha 🤟

[@whoisevan9250]

this is gonna get me prepared because i’m gonna start releasing things this summer

[@henryskillz1090]

Dope video... Should touch on beats with samples

[@gusblacio]

I just released my first ep and watching this keeps me motivated, thanks for the inpiration and the vibes.

[@LelandHasGames]

I have learned so damn much from your channel. I've been producing music for 15 years. I only just recently got into releasing and monetizing my stuff.

[@AudioGAWD]

I've been uploading 10 tracks at time because it just seemed like a good number. I had no idea 10 tracks was the minimum to be considered an album on Apple Music

[@MarVal1220]

This couldn’t have been better timing! Keep doing what you’re doing bro you’re inspiring.

[@LDreTheGiant]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@kubita-thecall8795]

L.Dre bro thanks for sharing these insightful tips. Following from Swaziland 🇸🇿❤️🙏🎶🎹. I am learning big time. In my 42 yrs, I have decided to pursue hip hop gospel. Thanks a million times. You king

[@boi829]

PLEASE do an art video

[@LDreTheGiant]

Got you!

[@Apopjak]

my head is turning around from watching your hands to going up and down all the time :D :D :D btw good video :D

[@universallyhomeless6223]

Wasn’t ready for that Gami ref. Gami x L.Dre collaboration????

[@sollozzo835]

It surprised me too

[@jonaslehar4575]

Gami is such a legend fr

[@mikaludwig5424]

Broo i would really appreciate an artwork video.. tbh I just get by pics online soo nah.. I really like to do my own stuff yk .. btw nice vid bro!!

[@LDreTheGiant]

Got you 👌🏾

[@xannyluvbeatz]

BRO ... MAY 5 1989 is my birthdate (used in release date example) .. was MEANT for me to watch dis all da way thru 💯

[@katomakesbeats9886]

Thank you L. Dre!!! 😌🤍

[@LDreTheGiant]

Any time G !

[@DjR3aper]

I watched in 144p to watch to respect your craft

[@GoldsHouseMusic]

Brooo, I was thinking about it for a long time and this video just motivated me to finally do my 1st beat album and release it on all platforms, thanks!

[@joshhoe]

Subscribed ! I have just uploaded my first lofi EP to distrokid !!! So excited !! 26th march :)

[@ZachEllerbrook]

Had this on my Watch Later list and I am not taking it down! Was talking with a mentor of mine and the idea to put together a beat tape through the rest of this month (I'll drop the story if/when I make my self-deadline), and just happened to come across this video. If that's fate or Big Brother, I don't care. I love inspiring non-flashy shit, and that's you. I'll definitely reach out at some point next month WHEN it's ready to rock.

[@HRMS]

My 2nd ever beat tape coming soon in may thru distrokid as well!

[@painstateproduction8122]

That $3 line hit me. Fire video man.

[@vincentgallo3880]

Thanks great video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@polofs9]

My song is already in spotify🥵🥵 love from spain ✈️

[@isaidwhatisaid4933]

Bro you bout to change my life .. Preciate this video . Now it’s time for me to learn how to mix lofi beat

[@maxeff]

Simple, to the point and more great info from L.Dre!

[@tristancamejo]

Hey l.dre don't use check the shazam option it is a ripoff! Apple bought shazam, so if you distribute to apple music it will automatically be added to shazam and siri.

[@bashali7245]

Thanks L. Dre I just uploaded my 1st trap beat to distrokid and needed to know how to upload an album and this video helped me a lot. Love your music keep vibing ✌🏾

[@jadonlowe]

I got over 600 something beats in my files. I needed this video🔥🔥

[@CassidyGodwin]

currently working on my second lofi beat-tape and this is some helpful tips! Thank you 🕊️

[@boyheartbeats5853]

I feel like people charge for this type of walkthrough, great value. thanks for taking the time

[@veggiefly146]

Dude thank you. Your videos are very helpful and have def made me a better producer

[@kingofyourhood]

1000/1000 for distro kid

[@davidalex6944]

Definitely need that video I’m not artistic to make my artwork

[@SUFFDELE]

Salute! You went crazy on the “Mortified” joint.. also thanks for sharing this video!

[@flyguyeightyseven]

Thank you for this fam ! 💯🙏🏾

[@maxtnelson]

Bro.... wth... how does the KZbin algorithm know that I’m producing beats again....

[@birrathegunslinger]

Started using distrokid a few months ago, uploaded my 1st proper beat tape on there :) , just having a problem rn with marketing and getting streams. But aye great video!!

[@LDreTheGiant]

Thank you try TikTok if you havent!

[@cinamatrixsent7772]

Im gonna do this🙏🏿

[@crybaby02]

Video on album art process would be dope.

[@odenewilliamsodemuzik6328]

Thanks 👍

[@offkiproductions6573]

Great Info! We have been working on a LoFi project for a few months and I will definitely apply to your playlist!!

[@axterbeats1187]

hi i from colombia, your video is amazing, im beatmaker too, ty for all

[@LDreTheGiant]

Thank you !

[@casswithteeth]

So dope. Gracias for that smooth explanation. Very helpful.

[@LMarquee]

Even though I already know how to distribute my music, something told me to watch this video. I'm about to follow your playlist and submit a track!

[@razaakeniola]

This was so so helpful. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@tomlawrence9359]

Yes show us how you make album covers

[@christianwilzn]

Thanks for the idea. I've never thought to do this.

[@tropicanna4444]

*I'm early,!!!! I'm so proud of myself😂❤️*

[@LDreTheGiant]

Let’s gooooooooo!

[@jaaygutta]

A•N•N•A felt😭😭

[@earlay]

I’m earlay!!!

[@CalhounMusic]

Thanks Bro

[@vancenichols9490]

Bruh, thanks!!! So encouraging and empowering!

[@kingshiftlesstheiv6227]

No lie bro I seen your stuff on tiktok and you inspired me to make my first lofi beat thanks bro

[@Brxvs]

I need new friends around me lol. I have been putting my music out on all platforms, plus social media and only like 5 people only fuck with me (which is 100% fine cause they my day ones). But it makes me work harder because eventually something good will have to come out of all this!!

[@onutones333]

i felt this, the real ones are there for you, keep your circle small but hopefully something good will happen and it'll be worth it

[@trevorhandberry2158]

great vid my boy. im working on my first beat tape this week and this was gold bruh

[@digitalbandz4612]

Hard af 🔥🔥🔥

[@KilimVeinBeats]

Thank you for explaining the whole process !

[@sollozzo835]

"Origami make some paper ya"

[@JackJazzm]

Good info bredren 👍🏾 Thanks for sharing

[@LDreTheGiant]

Any time

[@Varillah]

Here's my question if you can answer. As producers making beats, should you tag the beats you upload to streaming sites to prevent it from being stolen, whether its ur own producer tag or a generic one like "purchase your track" and 2nd question, if a beat you made gets sold, do u have to take down your instrumental if you had previously upload it?

[@jonakaedkakatheiceman9186]

Great video and beats I’m going to do A mixtape like you are Lofi I appreciate how you explained it

[@alphaproductions8800]

Yeah bro make a video on how to make artwork

[@joelkarly9438]

Please make a video on how ti make art work for projekt. That would help alot🌹

[@JaeCreator]

Glad I came across this video. Big up bro.

[@geoffreyomariondunn6692]

Yes, please do a video on cover art

[@miguelsandremusic]

Have you ever used the Leave a Legacy feature?

[@LDreTheGiant]

No but I might one day

[@LMarquee]

I personally recommend it just for peace of mind purposes. One day you may not be able to pay for DistroKid whether you pass away or if there happens to be an issue with your back account when one of your payments is due. Yes, it's an extra expense, but at least you'll know for sure your music will always be available.

[@tristesse__8601]

@@LMarquee for me, I can't understand how artists (especially independent artists) should pay *that amount per release to keep the song(s) there. The music industry is definitely rigged.

[@OGUNbeats]

Bro thank you so much for your videos, been having a marathon😂

[@jaaygutta]

i just dropped my first beat two days ago on youtube but i do look forward to dropping more beats on multiple platforms

[@arreguinbeats]

You’re so inspiring mane.

[@IFechiMusic]

Hi friend is there a way to work with you?

[@Johnnyten]

Do you upload sample beats?

[@UpTopFette]

good looking bro im just getting started

[@maurisa514]

Can you say how you make lofi music?

[@LDreTheGiant]

A beginner type tutorial?

[@maurisa514]

@@LDreTheGiant Love your work can you make a lofi version of you got a friend in me from toy story?

[@Angelblive]

Thanks for the dope and helpful content bro!

[@nathensolano2997]

Hi L.Dre I was wondering if you could do a video about your setup and the equipment you use for all the beats you make. It would help me out a lot to see a pro's point of view on equipment and stuff.

[@xZachariahWitcherx]

Preciate you taking the time dude. Maybe I just need to look a little harder through your channel... but do you have any info about releasing beat tapes including samples from other songs? Thinking about dropping a tape but not sure on exactly how to go about releasing sampled music the proper/right/legal way.

[@sadcold]

Video about making art, please 🙏🏻

[@VerseOsmoBeats]

Well, what about your publishing royalties? Definitely do that as well.

[@KHz4HGPOfficial-dz5fz]

what about beat tapes with samples?

[@JIYARMUSIC]

DOPE!

[@southhoodsta]

Keep up the great work !

[@motivationpouretudier2460]

I have a question, can we upload an instrumental version of a song + a version with a singer + a radio edit version, please?

[@FamUpPerfect10ENT]

This was a extremely helpful video. *Salute.

[@1champion565]

I need a artwork video make sure you classify mobile and online and at home. Thanks fire 🔥vid keep it up.

[@contraproduction8778]

Perfect timing man

[@Sickspeedbeatz]

What if you have a beat on a already released beat tape and an artist wants to use it for a placement ?

[@kboogie2323]

Thanks bro!

[@greymuzik]

Its time i have my 10 songs ready its just the mastering part im stuck on

[@Gitnardoproductions]

Get T-RACKS. thank me later

[@BlimGotBeats]

I’ve heard mixed reviews about Distro. I’ll give it a shot tho. Thanks Dre 🙏🏾

[@v1nceisgod677]

bruh did he say clink the lick 0:59 hahaha

[@zawajzzabahs9494]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@sd3116]

What's good to make artwork with apart from PS