Should Music Producers/Beatmaker Upload To DistroKid?

[@AveMcree]

I apologize for the freeze frame in the middle of the video. I didn't see it until after uploading. Anyways, feel free to ask a question and I might answer it next video! Thanks for watching!

[@GhostBoiDidit]

All good fam. This was one of the best videos I've seen on the topic. I just started producing not very long ago. Would you be willing to check one of my beats out and tell me how I'm doing? I only use my laptop and headphones right now. I'm having to save in order to get the other equipment for a full studio.

[@RevoDidThat]

Honestly, have the whole video more emphasis to us & we’re watching this 2 years later! 😂 We love your content! ❤️

[@TheBeatHatahs]

All good 👍🏽

[@TheBeatHatahs]

Album Cover 👍🏽

[@TommyTrentonJr]

I would join your label in a flash! You always provide solid information!!

[@TheRealPlay2Much]

The timing of this video is crazy because lately I’ve been thinking about shutting down beat stars and just dropping all my beats on distrokid instead. I’m paying $20 a month to be in BeatStars and I sold only 2 beats in the platform since aug of 2018. I’m sure I could make more if I put more effort into it but at the end of the day I want my legacy to be a guy who makes and puts out dope music rather than a producer doing beat leases to whomever.

[@JAYSPLASHMUSIC]

sounds like u should be working harder on your music and over all promo. get a twitter and interact with artist around your level who are similiar to your style. Work and build with the. As they go up, you o up. I been making beats for 8-9 years and the connections i made from social media have gotten me most of my major placements. You gotta put yourself out there. Just making beats and posting them isnt enough

[@Gehmstoneiguess]

@@JAYSPLASHMUSIC thank you.

[@Varillah]

So heres my two questions. 1. Should you upload the beats with tags to prevent downloads and the beat being stolen by ppl who might want to sing on it? ( there's was to rip music from streaming sites unfortunately) and my 2nd Question. If a beat you have on distrokid which gets sent out to many streaming platforms and then that same beat gets sold on beatstars, do you have to take your beat down from streaming platforms? Since the completed record is allowed to be uploaded under the artist name which you would then get your producer share.

[@montopstudios1488]

did you ever find out his question? Need to know this one!

[@HARPEXbeats]

UP

[@WeAreSushiMusic]

Did you get an answer to the second question?

[@lukas_432hz]

I think imma start doing this but I woulnt take it down unless they bought the exclusive :)

[@packheavy]

Copyright through gov

[@kirkstate]

Distrokid works very well....main thing is promoting your work once it's on the platforms is only the beginning. Give yourself a budget on advertising etc.

[@jordsintuitive2987]

AVE! man.. I’m really feeling your channel mate! And the info is ON bruva👊🏽🎧

[@LizzyAshMusic]

Spotted at 7:17 - 7:20 😮 That’s wild I genuinely looked this vid up to gain some knowledge on releasing beats as songs and BOOM 😂 IM IN THE VIDEO 🤯、a sign from god to JUST DO IT !!! Bet !

[@Prod.bysavage]

I thought about this, thanks for the confirmation

[@drk_fi]

That flying lotus project is what inspired me to go the instrumental route.

[@Slang_Forever]

This was very eye opening 🤞🏼about to ride that distro kid wave🏄 🌊

[@bvwefvvb3501]

Someone finally answered this question. Thank you

[@wgnwBash]

Ppl really dnt know how valuable your videos are. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@MicahCole]

Would if my beat gets a sale on BeatStars would I have to take it off DistroKid

[@solowkeytv]

Good info! I been uploading beats through Distrokid because some of my audience like to vibe out.

[@oO5Dynasty]

Ty for this video

[@AveMcree]

my pleasure fam

[@jviccproductions4662]

Bro, this straight up inspired me to keep grindin. Tysm

[@Laysmoov]

Thanks again Ave good looking out. I'm get on their platform real soon.

[@paulpalmore4208]

i see your color grading steppin it up

[@allenlevelle]

Thank you Ave for the information!!!!

[@krissothegreat.3119]

Right on . Plenty of people got millions of views on soundcloud, imagine them listens converted to Spotify for example 😎

[@proverbalizer]

dozens of dollars? lol

[@Zvrra]

distrokid is how i got this official artist channel lol

[@phizzard5549]

Man, THAT‘s a motivating video 💪 let’s get stuff done

[@dvclassic4718]

Great content player!! 🔥🔥🔥 Always learn something when you break it down.

[@BonnieBeats]

can i upload my beats to distrokid if i already uploaded it to youtube and soundcloud? and is so, what would happen by having them previously uploaded? and can i still lease my beats when they are up through distrokid, as long as it doesn't get sold exclusively ?

[@thegroove2000]

Thanks for your insight. I am aiming to upload my music in due course.

[@shawnmanifestit]

Valuable info in this. Thank you!

[@Iron-Soul]

I just started out on traktrain.com in beat leasing, but I'm going to give Distro a shot too once I get my PC stable. Thanks for sharing Ave... Shalom fam.

[@AveMcree]

berzerk0912 shalom brother

[@unluckyking19]

Beatstars have now a Distribution service

[@JermaineLowden]

I have a distrokid account and I really like that over any other site that you can put music on. The only thing is how do you get your music on playlists

[@jamesrobinson529]

Very sound advice! I think we need more tutorials addressing the business aspect. Much appreciated!!!

[@xvicermusic]

Nice video as always fam! I’d like to see you do a DistroKid vs Amuse video

[@chaseO]

Hi there..i was need to get in on this myselg. Is it neccesary to egistering with copyright.gov while uploading to distrokid?

[@mazerbeamz]

Can you pls do a review for 'Beatchain'?

[@mwdrum]

Good info, thank you….

[@josodxgital]

That’s funny .. I just uploaded my first beat to DistroKid last week. (Currently still waiting for it) I been questioning it for awhile because I wanted to get my music out to folks .. I’ve heard stories of people getting beats stolen by other producers on KZbin. I’ve personally had someone ripped my beats from SoundCloud.

[@josodxgital]

@Stanky Danky Exactly!

[@b.l.beatlord8833]

@Stanky Danky true that!

[@X4KalekusBeats]

use tags. I put 3-4 tags throughout my beat

[@nitrobeatz9711]

I'd say tag it so for people who listening can hear your name threw out the beat

[@Dizzy808]

i made 60$ from a old beat that never sold on distrokid

[@ypbags]

Aight bet imma try to get distrokid

[@SuhpremeJ]

Great Info on this vid. Thx Ave

[@ThatDorkyReviewShow]

As an artist /Producer should I be uploading both my songs and beats separately , is that even possible?

[@smgmediasmg]

How did you get your music on vinyl?

[@SylBeats]

What about someone wants to buy my distributed beat? How this gonna happen, license stuff?

[@2abeaatz]

hey thanks for your content . i have a question . i am a producer and i was wondering if i could upload a beat i made with a loop from splice to distrokid? do i have to clear the sample or not ?

[@Flackferry]

I would ask the splice support.

[@lilsonic7938]

So if I want to sell a beat exclusive on beatstars can that same beat be used on Distrokid or what?

[@fredmacagency]

Thanks!!

[@DonnBeats]

Can you sell beats on beatstars and put the same beats on distro kid?

[@juan913rossi]

Is it profitable to make an instrumental album on CD baby.

[@walterwest2064]

Appreciate the knowledge your dropping, but I have a question I was that I was hoping to get your feedback on: if I lease beats non-exclusively on beat stars, can I also distribute those beats on distrokid, given that I own the publishing rights? Is there any reason to not have both?

[@allmoneyinron]

Did you figure it out?

[@bblessedbeats]

Damn I did not know you do KZbin as well, ayee I need this information. 💎💎

[@adamfox9651]

Whenever I hear "DistroKid", I always think of that old War song. DistroKid was a friend of mine. Doo doo doo doo Ay yi yiiiiii!

[@RAWBIZENT.BEATMEKKA]

thanks for the video bro

[@sr4triple7s]

I use SongTrust for publishing. Do you copyright your beats and publish them?

[@mickeyj6055]

I was thinking about using SongTrust as well have you seen any type of income from posting your beats? Do you post your beats and then it monetizes everything for you such as from streaming services and artist KZbin videos that use your beats?

[@sr4triple7s]

@@mickeyj6055 Yes. It takes around a year for your songs to be registered. I use Distrokid and SongTrust. They're pretty good.

[@KamaliKasumu]

Beat tapes are a good thing for any producer

[@Noddytheblackgod]

Can I use distrokid if I make Trap beats and is yes then how should I release them? Wether it should be single tracks or albums?

[@cosmiconthebeat]

so how do i get noticed after distrubuting..

[@passpace10]

That hoodie 🔥

[@AveMcree]

I glad you like it because I think its ugly 😂

[@passpace10]

Nah it’s just ugly on you bro 🤣

[@2ndnature777]

Why would distrokid take ur beats & instrumentals off there platform & how can I avoid that before starting

[@HPLLCNJ]

Good video my boy! 💪🏽🙌🏽💯

[@AveMcree]

thank you

[@trapptunezz4512]

What’s up can you do a video showing how too eq sampled audio off KZbin

[@ChrissentGhost-lz5ri]

Ave man is it possible to upload beats to DSPs that you are leasing at beatstars and if it's possible how would it work for the artist does he gets any problem when uploading his song using that beat

[@bobafruti]

Making music is so rewarding, uploading it for other people to hear is also important. I’ve done very little, but it’s very disappointing to put yourself out there and get no interest. (of course you’ve got to promote yourself!)

[@clutchhawks1268]

I couldn't promote myself i think is cringe.

[@davida6421]

Hi , mi name is David I am beat maker and don’t know how to relase mi beats _thinking to release beats with distrokid and lease them independently But I have no idea how to lease those beats to singers can you explain how to lease the beats after releasing on distrokid? … Thank You David

[@HogShark]

I'm having THE ABSOLUTE worst experience with DittoMusic!!! It's one problem after the next! I should've went with DistroKid.

[@loendz]

I use distro just to have my music out there since I don't sell beats

[@m3kbeatz]

Ty for this 🙏

[@AveMcree]

m3kbeatz my pleasure

[@mr.rollitup]

I appreciate the video but a few things. 1, you're wrong about distrokid not taking ANY money at all. Distrokid takes 20% of your KZbin money that they collect for you. Secondly, I was watching a Pay Us No Mind video where he was in distrokid and selected hip hop as the category. Then when he strolled down its clear they removed the KZbin money option altogether. So what's the situation with this? And lastly, what was your bad experience with CD Baby? You are literally the first bad experience I've heard of, and I just almost went with them to release my music. Now I'm back to trying figure out what distributor is best for me. What do you think? Thanks

[@proverbalizer]

someone said they use Audium to handle content id, and Audium stopped collecting for hip-hop and edm because of "too much sample use"....so that's wack, I guess you have to select a different genre

[@therecipe2618]

What about stem.

[@lifestyle6993]

United Master

[@DeeJayAARonYT]

I just finished my distrokid account a couple of hours ago

[@poeticgeenetikstv4672]

Cana i put the same beats I have up on BEAT STARS on DISTRO KID?

[@edgob9910]

So I have a question what if people do like the instrumental am I allowed to pull the instrumental from Distrokid and all platforms then sell the beat to an artist or even to collaborate? n then release the actual Song? not just instrumental? How would you go about that Do you get what I mean?????

[@AveMcree]

I think that would as a new song(or remix) with all things considered.

[@ean2009]

Is it best to upload all my beats to spotify, or just my best and highest quality ones

[@eramxs]

I got a question! Would it be ok and legal to upload the same tracks that i uploaded on beatstars for sale to be also uploaded on distro kid?

[@LionheartBeatz]

Tunecore?

[@wilsonbsoundz]

you didnt tell us about distorkid not letting you switch back to musician plan

[@Manu-ho3bw]

Great video 💿

[@abstracttheorigin]

Been on DistroKid for about 6 months and uploaded my first commercial album in October 2019! I have to say, very easy process and was fast! Even my stuff is here on KZbin! (Also why I have the artist checkmark) I went for the $35 a year plan though, cause "why not?" lol.

[@AveMcree]

Good to hear👊🏾

[@LuggageB0y]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but Can you use beatstars to publish a non instrumental song too?

[@colbyisart]

This is just my experience, beatstars is good if you want to collab with other producers. I found it preposterous to pay 20 a month and then have to pay way more than that for anyone to see it. That being said I met someone on there that I formed a group with. I have had distrokid for a year now and have made more from streaming than i ever did on beatstars. I got the 40 dollar plan this year so I could submit to playlists. I submitted one myself, scheduled releases till june every week and after that spotify picked them for me. Well worth it in my opinion and hands down the best way to go. I quit beatstars after a couple months I will not be quitting distrokid unless they somehow screw everything up. But I don't see that happening. Ps. Network on ig I have found several rappers and singers i appreciate and now work with. When the projects are done straight to distrokid they will be going. It truly is a game changer. ✌💜😁👊

[@MrMakemusicmike]

Wow. You got me thinking cancel beatstars. No sales, well just 1 over the years. Maybe time to save some money.

[@colbyisart]

@@MrMakemusicmike It might be a good idea. I keep the free version but I never look at anymore. I quit uploading to it quiet a while ago. Though I don't charge for beats up front. I get it on the back end with the royalties now. It works better for everyone and has expanded my reach greatly and has allowed me to actually build real relationships. 💯✊✌

[@MrMakemusicmike]

@@colbyisart bro, I could hug you right now 👍🏾 Useful info.

[@colbyisart]

@@MrMakemusicmike anytime I hope it helps. ✊✌😁

[@MrMakemusicmike]

@@colbyisart question, I'm a bit naive with official paperwork and beats... How do you establish paperwork, the legal part, to actually get your money? A contract?

[@frankhsifu219]

I've been waiting for this , how are folks like 'the Stuyvesants' dropping beat tapes with those kind of samples are they clearing them?

[@locutz]

my region can't use spotify pandora google play or tidal unless you use a vpn, how many people knows what a vpn is or how to use it ? therefore we rely on soundcloud

[@rapidfiremuzik_official]

Wtf???.....are you living on Uranus? Lol

[@AveMcree]

@@rapidfiremuzik_official 😂

[@AveMcree]

Distrokid distributes music to more than 100 different platforms. You should check and which is in your location before pulling the trigger.

[@locutz]

@@AveMcree nah bro lol i'm from Trinidad and Tobago ,these platforms are region locked we can't download the app or nothing

[@enollorca8107]

I dont know if i can trust what you said, because this video is sponsoring by distrokid, Seen others sponsoring video with Cd baby and their saying they are the best blabla, so i dont who trust? Maybe beatstars distribution?

[@AveMcree]

I'm the reason why beatstars distribution exist... lol I pushed for that feature so trust me or not. I'm actually doing stuff with my career.

[@killakicks]

How dose these platform work when it comes to producers that use samples ? This is my main question haha

[@AveMcree]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXaveGR4erKdobs

[@paulpalmore4208]

ive already made 10 bucks from this with no ads been doingit for 3 years now and its worth it

[@88keyz]

I started distrokid in December 2019 it was easy I only have 1 song upload to test how easy it would be to get started also I'm still in the process of recovering from a major health issue lol so I do plan on uploading more to distrokid soon 👍🏾🙏🏾👍🏾

[@AveMcree]

You can't expect one song to do amazing when there sre millions of songs uploaded everyday. Stay consistent and you'll see results.

[@88keyz]

@@AveMcree right I understand I'm recovering from a health issue pray for me my right thumb has numbness I can barely play my keyboard lol still I thank GOD I am recovering as soon I am healed enough I will start dropping more to distrokid I don't usely share what's going on with me personally so again I do agree one song not going to get it that wasn't my plan to just do 1 song my injury occur a week before my birthday December 22 lol I'm 70 percent recovered thank GOD 👍🏾🙏🏾👍🏾

[@88keyz]

I do have about 30 or 40 tracks started tho it just been difficult putting my all into them the injury slowing me down basically lol so I have been focusing on the few artists I collaboration with I'm still keeping busy some what numb right thumb in all lol 🙏🏾👍🏾🙏🏾

[@AveMcree]

@@88keyz get well my friend

[@88keyz]

Also the one song I did was just a test it was a earlier 2019 instrumental I made I know how the entire process of distrokid works from that 1 song I had to resubmit my album cover and name of the track 3 times to get it right so that 1 track was really a test run nothing serious yet

[@djgeorgieporgie7862]

Thumbs up 👍 gang we here

[@AveMcree]

🙏🏿

[@Dontfalllasleep]

'HOW MANY PEOPLE LIKE TO LISTEN TO ACAPELLAS' mic drop.

[@lizardking10123]

I went through CD Baby and then distrokid creeped up on me lol and yea it’s so much better especially wait time for your music to upload is way faster

[@FRANKRICECOLD209]

Audio Mack is Cool You Can Monetize Your Music / Beats Linked To BeatStars

[@boybandz80]

Would love to hear your phonk beats on apple music 💣

[@AveMcree]

Coming soon😈

[@MikeLarryMTL]

😂😂😂 I thought was narrating the rest of the video!

[@SouthernEmperor]

I will never use no other platform besides DistroKid. Unless they go out of business.

[@AveMcree]

I seen someone complain lastvideo about an album he reloaded to distrokid being yanked off. I asked him if he read the terms of services. Of course he didn't and deleted the comment.

[@SouthernEmperor]

@@AveMcree LOL....I've been with DistroKid for a couple years and I never had any issues, and I love the fact that I can pay a yearly fee and release as much music as I want to when I want to with no hassle. I mean, it doesn't make sense to use CD Baby or TuneCore....and that's just my opinion. I'm sure folks will argue that point.

[@RodneyD]

Does DistroKid collect your royalties??

[@AveMcree]

Rodney D yes

[@ChazSeamus28]

i listen to instrumentals and and lofi beats.. pretty much all the time.. the lyrics in most new mainstream music are just not for me most of the time

[@AveMcree]

You're not the only one

[@Iron-Soul]

I feel you fam. I'm done with bars that go like, "jfhsdvkjidjvbikulsejd, wooh djsfb fbnuihgduyivb, wooh ucksdgbcfviuywyavb… Skirt, Skirt."

[@poeticgeenetikstv4672]

DOES THIS DUDE EVER ANSWER QUESTIONS?

[@iamjohnblack]

But you can’t sell beats on distrokid, or can you?

[@AveMcree]

No you can't sell beats on distrokid but that's not my point. My point is setting yourself up to make passive cash by establishing a listening base.

[@cardibeatzz7653]

i been rockin wit distrokid since dec 2019..uploaded 5 beat tapes..expanded my fanbase to over 57 countries..appreciate all the luv i been gettin...vibe wit me yall check me out on spotify and all other major streaming platforms ..CARDI BEATZZ✌

[@music_of_jp]

That's dope💪😎 let me know if you like my last work🔥🔥

[@DrGryndMD]

Watch, here comes the over saturation of this market too.

[@AveMcree]

You're about 5 years too late on this comment. I've made at least $20,000 on 3 instrumentals and 2 songs.😂

[@Iron-Soul]

If you're trying to be the 1 millionth Zaytoven yes, but if you're not scared to be different I think it's possible to overcome the over saturation imo. Shalom.

[@dianevrules]

@@Iron-Soul Right! Also, mfs need to market and promote their ish. So mfs will know that they even exist. Getting your ish on streaming sites is a huge step. But mfs wont know that ish exists without marketing and promo

[@PromotionsAMF]

I have Distrokid, and they charge $4.95 for every beat you upload, plus 20% of the earnings from the collected content ID . That's a lot! Not its $20 bucks only

[@JD-my8gz]

They don’t even do that for Hip Hop songs anymore lol, big joke.