Selling Beats Online in 2020: Making Beats That Sell

[@DJPain1]

Help me reach 100k subscribers 🙏🏽

[@hugluv6572]

done. subscribed.

[@DJPain1]

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[@BubbaGotBeatz]

Thanks DJ Pain, was dope to catch up 🤞🏾

[@DJPain1]

Gotta plan that follow-up convo too!

[@Majickbeats]

I've noticed the simple ones sell the best! A lot of my personal favourites with dope sample flips, weird percussion and soulful emotion etc barely get any love but I have other beats that I barely spent any time on, ones with basic stock sounds or ones that I look back on and can't stand etc that people love! You never know what people will be drawn to but simplicity is a good start when you're targeting artists

[@prod.th9392]

thats so true. can 100% relate.

[@twilightbiscuit]

yes, good to know! I think I'm overproducing most of the time xD

[@AmaruWXRLD13]

Learned a lot in the first 12 minutes, tons of jewels for producers.

[@DJPain1]

Thank you for listening

[@RemedyBornMuzik]

Nothing comes easy. After doing this for a bit I realize that I have a lot of work ahead of me. I got to comfortable in my career. If I can even call it that. I hit a wall. This has helped me get past that wall. I'm only in the very beginning stages when it comes to full-on beat production. I'm so humbled by the great music that you guys can pound out literally daily on top of doing tutorials, editing, updating etc. all the work that goes into it. First and foremost you guys were true musicians with a lot of passion in. Just simply naturally good at what you do. Pat yourself on the back. Anybody that hates on that are pieces of shit. I literally had to unfriend you on Twitter because I would get into it with those assholes. But I definitely damn sure sure a lot of your posts because I believe in you and what you do. Most important tutorials like these you've shareed your time learning that help other people save their time. Now someone who produces music out there can spend a little bit more time with their kids. A person working a part-time to build his or hers up can spend a little bit more time making beats. Time is money especially here in the states. Giving is the key to success. Friday I'm definitely grabbing that drum kit. Thank you for the inspiration always.

[@DJPain1]

Thank you ❤

[@RemedyBornMuzik]

@@DJPain1 You are welcome.

[@AngelRay2191]

This was my fav interview that you did because it was super honest and straight forward we need more like this 💜🔥💯

[@asaiya705]

That's facts though,my clients often will gravitate towards beats with vocal layers added

[@VinceCartierBeats]

That question on the two type of beats. 1 a great beat vs a beat that someone wants to rap on. Most producers are trying to make that dope beat. But the smart producer is thinking so much more simpler. Bro thank you. @djpain1

[@prodbybrutalbrabos]

Theres more use for beats than rap tho.. more than rappers to sell to. But yh for song music producers

[@jfxbeats8314]

DJ Pain is the best guy trying to help the producer community! Major respect to you!!

[@DJPain1]

Thank you

[@jfxbeats8314]

@@DJPain1 thank you for reply, i didnt expect my comment would be seen hahah :D

[@benjamenkovalev2259]

These videos should get so much more views than they do. Thank you so much for all this info!

[@DJPain1]

Hey, I agree with that!

[@Genycis]

Another solid video Pain, thanks as always for putting these together for the producer community! Def appreciated!

[@DJPain1]

No problem

[@CashMazy]

YES! We need to have this conversation more. And I think it goes to show why many producers in your interviews have stated, alongside with me, the beats we think that are musically complex don't sell as much as the simple beats with space that are easy to put vocals on. The beats I don't overload with instruments may not sound as complex but it sells more. I am experiencing this as well...and its a struggle, its cool making simple beats but sometimes I wanna go further with my projects...and maybe that means just adding more minor details (note/pattern changes for kicks, melody, pitch etc) but less sounds/instruments

[@CashMazy]

Or could it even mean I am marketing the complex beats the wrong way. Maybe these need to be geared more toward tv shows, movie scores, theme songs etc and not rappers/vocals/singers.

[@kennyjaxx]

Another essential video from Pain1. Thank you for your knowledge and that of BubbaGotBeatz.

[@allkinds1069]

Nobody: DJ pains camera: 🥔

[@DJPain1]

DJ Pain 1's internet: 🗑️

[@SGSEN]

yeah, but he's audio quality is 10 times better which is more important in this case

[@MerkTheVillain]

you super honest n transparent. I'm subscribing, champ

[@Fawrahyz]

Lowkey hitting 🔥🔥🔥

[@PeterFK]

A bunch of real gems in this video! Great Interview DJ!

[@DJPain1]

Thanks for watching!

[@HabitGat]

love your channel bro, content and info you dish out it helping alot of us

[@gonzalez2568]

Man you totally deserve subscribers! this is super useful!

[@DJPain1]

THank you

[@triplebeam23]

Me scratching my head after hearing his beats and wondering how this is real life

[@Genycis]

Lol, which part of wondering how this is real life are you referring to? The amount of money he made from it? The types of beats he makes? Wasn't sure what you meant, had to ask.

[@DJPain1]

Head scratching moments can lead to introspection, revelations and positive change. He also went platinum a couple times off of these same beats.

[@triplebeam23]

@@Genycis alittle bit of everything

[@j1thegod]

I know what you mean. I’m glad DJ Pain1 recognized the value in making this interview

[@triplebeam23]

@@DJPain1 I know i wasn't trying to be a dick.. i had to rewatch the video because I was at work and its loud there and I missed alot.. like the beat he played was 2 years old.. which makes a big difference.. and i respect dudes hustle.. i learned alot from this.. thank you DJ pain

[@collom.o9578]

i mess with bubba's beats, I'ma have to decode they definitely do sing, its a vibe

[@trackstarondatrackproducti1346]

the most simple beats turn out to be hits. i like how he mentioned that he didnt complicate it and just used chord progressions and a couple other sounds. Similar to 90s hiphop which in my mind was the hottest era for hiphop. specifically 98 at least for the bay area.

[@silvabeatz5022]

Not hating at all here, just wanna say that the 10 toes beat sounds like the beats i used to make at the beginning with stock vst in garage band but it got millions of views. Meanwhile here i'm making super complexed productions with bus routing, automations, mix bus processing and mastering to get 60 views for a beat 😂 it makes you wonder and defo will apply the concept of simplicity more. Big up Bubba and Pain! 💎

[@colbyisart]

Thank you both. 💜✊🏼🏴‍☠️

[@YounesGreenOfficial]

Keep up the great work

[@vohra79]

Really thankful for the videos and knowledge you share!

[@BAFFILO100]

You going to reach the 100k.... 784 is here to support you. Stay bless

[@DJPain1]

🙏🏽

[@LeeTheRenegade]

Yo, no lie. We appreciate your videos 🙌🏽

[@Soulful_Jay]

Quality and informative content always. Thanks bro

[@DJPain1]

I'm trying

[@khalybeatz3498]

Great Content 💫

[@VellaBeatz]

Alot of gems in this convo 💎🙏

[@dreamlifebeats]

Gems on gems

[@DJPain1]

Gems > Germs

[@i_am_retrocity]

This video was very enlightening. Thanks Pain and Bubba

[@tiigger]

love ur content i listen to it on long drives so i’ll get home inspired

[@DJPain1]

Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@SW33T_Dr34M]

Shout out to Pain for putting relevant content out for free! No trying to sound cool, no overuse of corny slang. Just quality content and guests that keep it real!

[@LeeTheRenegade]

Appreciate this video 💯

[@craigdaubbeats-rapinstrume9185]

Awesome interview! Major thanks to both of you for sharing!👊

[@DJPain1]

Np 🙏🏽

[@davidobienu9971]

Ay bro, I love your videos and that's said without cap. Now I would only suggest time stamps. I think this will youngins like myself stick around longer. You know we can be a little impatient when the value we are searching for isn't SEEMINGLY readily available Yeah we may skip to a part that seems more relevant to us at the moment but ultimately that itself is the foot-in-the door. I mean for me.. I may skip to a part, love it, then strut around like "wow, i need more". ANYWAYS, much love.

[@anselxarch]

Thanks for always makes me learning something

[@DJPain1]

NP

[@drummergirlasr]

Probably the most important interview to date!

[@jrpmusicofficial3252]

More valuable info. Thank You.

[@VidrisyanMusic]

Tnx for the vid was great subject. Wish you all many and nice instrumentals. let´s gooo !!!

[@robfox5378]

This video was super helpful! Great tips and techniques that got me motivated. Time to make a beat! Thanks, Rob Fox

[@khaleefajointz6083]

We appreciate the knowledge you guys do a great deal for us up and coming!!!! We salute 🙏🙏

[@SoulfulPlayground]

Love your content and information. Thank you.

[@DJPain1]

🙏🏽

[@ganeshgavhar5075]

DJ Great Work Bro

[@themayor8440]

Excellent stuff as always

[@Andre7414]

Pure gold!

[@ricck.2550]

ayee great work bro keep it up!

[@crisjonesbeatz666]

Keep going bruh ur advise brilliant

[@besee6792]

Valuable info thank you good sir!!

[@zeebeatz4956]

dope !!!

[@alixmiles9874]

Yo u dropped gems in this video bro💖🌟

[@DJPain1]

Thanks for watching

[@prodbydeclipse1403]

Another great interview, thanks Pain.

[@terrencelewis5967]

Fantastic content Bro!

[@partygaragebeats1265]

Good video. Thanks both ✌💯

[@VinceCartierBeats]

I’m here for it

[@deadchannel6005]

Dj pain honestly deserves a Grammy or some sort of an award bro!

[@robcarat698]

As always 💎💎💎

[@allmyvoicesmusic]

Always appreciate the honest info! ( also your no gimmics -i just talk like a normal dude) delivery!

[@DJPain1]

🙏🏽

[@konkretejones8397]

Thanks bro for the info and for the samples you send out It give me something extra to🏋🏿‍♂️🏋🏿‍♂️ with

[@anomalybeatclub3045]

Great video, very informative, thank you.

[@ovrthrobeats]

Always so informative. I appreciate these videos.

[@DJPain1]

Thank you

[@asaiya705]

I made a new beat while i listened to this , Cheers

[@DJPain1]

💪🏼💪🏼

[@mateemusic]

Commenting for the algorithm!🙏

[@Jamusictv]

Big monster gems like always !!! 💣

[@whizbeats9948]

Great content!

[@beatbankerz5822]

great info

[@MandalazMusic]

Real dope interview, a lot of high-quality information! 🙏

[@Ast3rixMusic]

I think I’m over thinking my melodies after listening to his beat. I would have nixed the vox and that 808. I need to work on reducing the complexity of my beats. I leave room for the artist but I add a lot of musical garnish.

[@immyilla]

this is lit , good knowledge

[@prodbydramatic]

old but still good. I can't find these anywhere wanna know why?

[@beatsbyblitz]

Great interview, When people do challenges like ten toes is the beat available for free? Or do rappers lease it to do the challenge.

[@Ast3rixMusic]

Beats By Blitz good question... makes you wonder why it gained so much traction. Very interesting info in this interview. I’m getting to work on some minimal beats.

[@BubbaGotBeatz]

Free to use for challenges, but made it available to lease.

[@beatsbyblitz]

@@BubbaGotBeatzThanks alot for the response

[@beatsbyblitz]

@@BubbaGotBeatz Actually I did have another question, not sure if your sample was royalty free or from a song but in the situation it's from a song how do you Lease it with the sample? Is that considered copyright infringement? I want to make sure if I release any samples I know how to Lease them seems beatstars doesnt allow it.

[@BubbaGotBeatz]

@@beatsbyblitz It wasn't a sample from a song. I was under the impression that on beatstars, the sample clearance is the responsibility of the artist.

[@twilightbiscuit]

24:44 so someone has to use some keywords consistently in order to be ranked highter? Thx🙏

[@BobbyBriscoeBeats]

I'm going to break through eventually! I try to keep my beats simple - but they may not be quite simple enough?

[@RealxRebel]

“people love those voices” Alright bet *downloads arcade

[@LacedBacon]

Pub deal off one beat that's goals!

[@sujalmudvary108]

What vst did he said in 22:00 ? Studio link vocal chops? I couldnt find it anywhere?

[@royalpriesthoodbeats]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3Sbi32Mh9-JebM Vocal runs 2 from studio link

[@maddmann8595]

Peace DJ Pain. Would you or do you put a beat that you have for sale/lease on KZbin as well as, say beatstars, for example? Can this cause a conflict or is it all good?

[@Emotionz223]

Hey whats a good book to educate myself on selling beats and how the business works aimed towards producers

[@DJPain1]

"All you need to know about the music business" Donald Passman.

[@MikeTTV-23]

@@DJPain1 thanks for dropping that bro

[@druill5593]

Thankyou

[@dgbeats6007]

Liked and comment too

[@PinoGreezyo]

Thank you sir for this content; never would of guessed that you use acid. Blessings 🙏🏽

[@DJPain1]

yeah lol :/

[@swimadult6776]

good video

[@elmortobeats5919]

wheres the rest of this video???

[@Andre7414]

😳 where’s the rest 😲

[@DJPain1]

on Beatstar's youtube and twitch channels

[@Andre7414]

DJ Pain 1 ok bet... ty sir 🙏🏾

[@Mysterygrimms]

Never sold a beat. So this video definitely subscribes to me. Thanks for uploading this video Pain 1.

[@LorneSound]

Im here years and years man, never sold a beat too

[@jody4776]

Just tried to import my audience list, and it says i gotta way several weeks for me to be able to make a customer list? Is that right, and how long did you wait pain?

[@is-qs2ej]

DJ Pain1 should get shout outs on maaaaad records. For me his videos are daily viewing, and I see I am not alone.

[@Emotionz223]

when he says two copyrights does he just mean a 2 track file as the master and the stems as the composition

[@DJPain1]

No, please Google those terms. Asking in the comments sections means you could get bad information or no information at all.

[@Emotionz223]

@UCJ1RVDuSiJncq6VQYiqpzLA ight im just watching it so i don't quite understand... hopefully by the end of the video i will

[@Christiangv_7]

get this man to 100k subs already

[@DJPain1]

I'm so close...

[@outoforderspace2711]

Bubba Uses Maschine !! finally someone else that uses Maschine!! LOL

[@DJPain1]

Heh you think you feel isolated? I use ACID.

[@sontwisted]

9th wonder and havoc use maschine as do i

[@BeatzByTrace]

Maschine is my go to for my chops been hooked ever since 👌

[@mkirbymusic]

Maschine gang! I use Logic and Maschine to be honest but Maschine is king for drums imo

[@vtunz1298]

Gems

[@allcapsbeats]

How come the video cut off at the end?

[@DJPain1]

because they're done

[@besee6792]

Boom boom.boom!!

[@deftlymusic3948]

8:00-8:09. (Unintelligible) How did he make six figures off of the beat?

[@DJPain1]

that part was clear for me

[@ac-130beats6]

its so anoying if ppl ask for likes comments or subs, but it feels so natural if u ask. so every time i be watching i be like hell yeah lets like that vid haha

[@agthaog1986]

so he sold his masters and his publishing and still gains residuals ??? i still dont even understand how he got that 2 happen

[@DJPain1]

You sell masters and get royalty points. You sell your publishing, but keep your writers share and get royalties on the publishing side once the publishing company has recouped their advance. Same concept as a record deal.

[@agthaog1986]

@@DJPain1thanx Pain, no i get it your right its about what you negotiate ultimately. i forgot about the points aspect

[@zdosonics]

Very helpful, but hard to watch - Pain was really tryna pull it outta him

[@DJPain1]

I asked honest questions, he gave honest answers.

[@gold3nchild864]

Aye