Should You Purchase Beats as an Independent Artist? (Beat Leases Explained)

[@ShowYourGenius]

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[@zanelemdloyi1174]

WHAT IF I USE A BEAT THAT HAS BEEN RELEASED AND USED IN A SONG? CAN I BUY COPYWRIGHTS OF THE BEAT AND CREATE A NEW MELODY AND LYRICS ON IT AS IF ITS A COVER SONG BUT A COVER BEAT. Hopefully you get my point😀

[@LordLightheart]

Video starts at 1:25

[@theofficialvontae]

Sir you spent minutes talking about how you know how to make beats instead of discussing the topic 😂😂

[@dwdg5970]

so what happen if the song you released off of a type beat ends up getting more streams than your limit? does making a TikTok about the song when your promoting count as a music video. most beats licences give you the number of music videos your allowed to post. does that count as TikTok videos aswell?

[@NahVeA]

READ YOUR CONTRACT BEFORE AGREEING most producers take 50% writers share of new song and 100% publishing of new song and wont even allow you to register with bmi or ascap so there are your performance royalties also you cant copyright it so there goes your insurance if someone was to steal it from you beware of the contracts some of them even say you dont own 100% of that master recording if you use that beat

[@scan8501]

What does register with bmi or ascap mean?

[@NahVeA]

@@scan8501 it’s how you can collect your performance royalties from venues, shows or it being played somewhere, they just purchase a blanket license from pro and then the pro distributes the money back to you ( the publisher and or writer)

[@alekkvinge]

Is it more worth it to buy the exclusive lease vs basic or unlimited? I want to put my music on distrokid to get on Spotify ect. But my lease says no distribution of new song how do I even release it? 😭

[@damientrujillo4470]

Hey so I found a couple of beats I really want to buy exclusively , but don’t know if it’s the right move. I’m the contract it says the produce owns 50% of publishing rights and I own the other 50% does that mean he gets 50% of what I make/get? And also when it says Artist will pay mechanical royalties at one hundred percent (100%) of the minimum statutory rate, subject to no cap of that rate for albums and/or EPs. What exactly does that refer to?

[@NahVeA]

@@damientrujillo4470 the statutory rate is what you’re being paid per minute (look this term up for a more detailed explanation). 50% of publishing which is important but if you do not know this beat maker or have worked with them before 50 is a lot so what you do is get you a contract made by your own lawyer and use that in all the beat purchases going fourth that way you aren’t getting contracts from beat makers, if you can’t get in contact with them than don’t do business. Remember you are a walking business and you must move as such, if they can’t speak to you about giving them money , spend it else where. Great job for buying exclusively this means a different contract will be required either on your behalf or the beat maker (make it you!!)

[@kadosuniverse]

man angle been watchin u off on from like 3 yrs ago juss subscribed hope u goo up fr

[@typatheo]

hit me up if you eve need beats bro

[@lilrexgoffical]

I've been fucked over by every side on the web over 100,000 times including distrokid

[@bubube333]

the one that goes straight to the point

[@ahmadouxx8413]

Ok not saying that you're wrong, but your solution to not pay 20$, is to buy FL/Abelton (200$ at least) and spend 2 years learning production and money to get vsts and stuff. That doesn't sound like it's worth it

[@shy4real]

no, it's actually worth it, it saves you money in the long term, be your own producer and a rapper and there you will find your own sound, plus you dont have to worry about copyright, royalties, and splits

[@Alessandro-r4o]

Thank you man I was wondering and I learn to record and mix and art I'm missing beats but I will learn that to . Thank k you .

[@Marc2Trill]

I think it’s so stupid that people put a limit on steams. Like how tf am I supposed to control that Lmao it ain’t my fault my shit bumps

[@OfficialJLOVE]

😂

[@damientrujillo4470]

Hey so I found a couple of beats I really want to buy exclusively , but don’t know if it’s the right move. I’m the contract it says the produce owns 50% of publishing rights and I own the other 50% does that mean he gets 50% of what I make/get? And also when it says Artist will pay mechanical royalties at one hundred percent (100%) of the minimum statutory rate, subject to no cap of that rate for albums and/or EPs. What exactly does that refer to?

[@damientrujillo4470]

Thank you in advance if you can help!

[@EM.OTIONCHILLBEATS]

Try me

[@Gurvyboy]

i can make some exclusive beats for you if you need

[@LordLightheart]

Went to your site, your beats are amazing 😂!!!! Good job

[@yungibby2170]

Continue to let your genius shine! ✊🏽❤️

[@ShowYourGenius]

Thank you Ibby! I appreciate that🙏🏼

[@youngbreezo1233]

Thanks man

[@typatheo]

let me know if you ever need help ! or beats !

[@jvinfrancis7773]

Dude gave no knowledge about beat leasing. Just kept saying “I make beats, I’m my own producer, buy from me if You need, I’m not bias” 😴

[@marlinbeats4599]

Beat Lease = using the beat for a specific amount of streams or views (example 1m steams or 100m streams or 30k streams, whatever is in the agreement), than you must re lease it once you hit those streams, also other people can lease that beat Buy Exclusive = unlimited streams and no one else can use that beat without permission for monetization Leases are cheaper and better for newer artists or artists that know ow many streams they usually get Exclusives are a lot more expensive better for established artists Either way publishing should be split 50/50 artist and producer, and the master rights the artist will usually own more than the producer depending on who is doing the promotion and marketing the song. Usually if the producer just made the beat and did nothing else promo wise or marketing, they will get less % on the master If you don't pass 1million streams, loses are probably the way to go, if you do a million plus, exclusives might be better

[@el9_official]

@@marlinbeats4599bro but if you want to be getting money from your work you shouldnt work with a ceiling that fcks up the potential of the song. What you think?

[@almlevy4772]

@@marlinbeats4599 but how can we know in advance ? I mean a song could have not much streams but one day go viral and make millions

[@moolah2ktv]

So how do you feel about buying a beat exclusively?

[@avinashsinha2772]

That boy is just vibing nothing else 😂😂❤

[@volatizee]

bro i wanted to like this but you did so much promo and talking about random stuff i just couldn’t stick through

[@PNoirmusic]

Go pretty hard man, upload new one! 🔥

[@ShowYourGenius]

Thank you man! I appreciate that :)

[@RC-ky8pt]

What if your song ends up having more streams then what you paid for?

[@spicypotato4110]

I think you have to upgrade your lease at that point or buy an exclusive to avoid a lawsuit or getting your music flagged and taken down by the producer

[@byn.ludeee]

I was thinking the same thing

[@jameslemode]

No one’s talking about this it’s crazy

[@orunoart]

Then thank God

[@jukboxx01]

Thanks this was hella dope

[@Alessandro-r4o]

One more subscriber good luck and thank you it helps .❤

[@dcodedmusicgroup2939]

great insight , what happens if you buy a beat that an industryb artist uses or used

[@lyfevids]

How much percentage should the person who made the beat get.... I'm a artist the song is wrote ... I friend of mind made a beat based off me telling him how the song goes but he wants a 50/50 split. I know that's not realistic... what should I do ?

[@noyb4441]

Yes, if you want to business the RIGHT way you should be splitting royalties 50/50. You're giving credit to you, the Author, and the producer, the composer. Still don't understand? Ask yourself did YOU make the beat yourself? OK exactly, that's your answer. Use the split sheets & give half for the vocals itself, & creator of the beat itself.

[@lyfevids]

@sugarpuffs I appreciate it... I'm a filmmaker and I have the those contracts and royalties on lock. But the music industry is a different Monster...

[@lyfevids]

@@noyb4441 Okay cool I just know from word of mouth how grimey this biz is . And I wrote the lyrics but the beat he made is 🔥 .... I'll keep all my publishing.... I guess I could just purchase the beat 💯 %

[@ben_cross21]

Hey, so I found this sick (FREE) beat on KZbin and I’m trying to figure out if I should lease it or not. I’ve made a song with it and I want to Post it on twitter but I want to do so for views and recognition and Not for profit or anything. Should I buy a lease ?

[@dalamabeat5865]

Some beats are Free for profit, most of them are free just for youtube demos and snippets. Check the description of the beat you want, you can contact the producer if you have any doubt. But consider buying it, basic leases are pretty cheap

[@lotimadeit]

Is it possible to monetize a music video on KZbin with a leased beat? How would that work? Being that most times the beat is already being monetized on the producers channel

[@tapedlocks]

it's all in the license agreement, depends on the lease type

[@ashavari]

It needs to be exclusive in order to use content ID

[@infayne]

your growing every day

[@queensilvia7708]

Broooo please make more videos about how you do your work all of it

[@mr.kevblack3481]

For someone that wants to rap and don’t know how to get started are beats the same as the instrumental? Or you need a beat before you make the instrumental

[@b3witthawop64]

The beat is ... just the beat, a product for lease. The SONG is the beat plus vocals, provided that a lease was bought. The instrumental is the SONG without the vocals. Basically, the beat's an instrumental, but producers likely aren't gonna let you upload THEIR beat onto streaming platforms for YOU to make profit off of.

[@datboi42]

I really hope he sees this, but what if a beat maker says "I don't sell licenses anymore, you can use ALL my beats 100% free on all platforms, enjoy. This is my gift to the world". Does that mean you can literally use the beats for free? Or is that some kind of trick?

[@realamirthehuman]

Hey man Im definitely subbing, and I've got some questions... what tools did you use to set up your webstore? What requirements were there to make that? I really love it, and its along the lines of what I'd like to have

[@lemar2796]

Sup bro, I leased a beat a while back but It says that the term is for 1 year. I'm unsure if i have to buy the beat again even though i have not distributed the song and streamed it

[@tapedlocks]

if you put it on soundcloud, itunes spotify, etc yes you will have to either purchase a more exclusive lease or delete the song from all those services. if the producer finds out you're still profiting off of the beat or have it on any streaming services (which is very easy for them to find out) then you'll be stripped of all earnings you made from that song on all platforms and will be unable to use that song or release it ever again.

[@_J4CK4L_]

Thanks❤

[@Spider-Dude_Handle]

Am I allowed to publish beats to Spotify through DistroKid? So many leases don't allow me to do that.

[@TREZIXX876]

The space on the wall still empty

[@frankm3]

I have a question on KZbin monetization for making a song with a leased beat

[@frankm3]

If i lease a beat and it says up to 500000 NON MONETIZED views on youtube what does that mean , i cant make no money at all of youtube

[@toolondaboards]

@@frankm3 yes and no. Up to 500k views isn’t monetized. After that (which is up to the producer) should be in their terms or you would have to reach out to negotiate.

[@jaypeloum]

Thanks for the gems.

[@ShowYourGenius]

Nah, thank you for watching!🙏🏼

[@UnknownMusic_]

So if it’s a free beat what’s like the restrictions on that because if the beat is free to download how does that work is it different from ones that aren’t free download ?

[@EM.OTIONCHILLBEATS]

You don't get the ownership of it

[@yaknowme9694]

Aye I subscribed bro fr helped me out finna check out your beat store💯💯

[@typatheo]

good shit bro I got some beats too you'd prolly like lmk

[@Harmony063]

Happy I stumbled upon your channel.. Great advice thank u 🤗

[@ojluca]

Goodmorning Sir. My question is if i buy a example mp3 license and i upload it to my youtube channel its legal? Thank you godbless

[@thecryptobillionaire]

there’s a bunch of birds 5:07 😂😂😂😂😂

[@croatannative2821]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Video suggestion, one on how to copyright my beats once I get good at using FL Studios 😊

[@frsnw4754]

if you create something you automatically own the copyright to that creation, for beats the only exceptions would be if you are using plugins/ soundkits from other people and they require credit, split revenue etc.

[@markwells79]

For unlimited licenses, do the producers get any royalties or is the 250 I'm paying basically an upfront cost that gives me 100% monetization? Very new to this process and a bit confused lol

[@jordangreenly193]

Hey bro, most producers don’t collect royalties when it comes to unlimited leases. Basically unlimited means is you can get as many streams as possible, the only difference compared to an exclusive lease is that with an unlimited lease you still don’t own full rights so it can get sold to other artists as well

[@markwells79]

@@jordangreenly193 thanks for the response bro! 🙏

[@NahVeA]

@@jordangreenly193 READ YOUR CONTRACT BEFORE AGREEING most producers take 50% writers share of new song and 100% publishing of new song and wont even allow you to register with bmi or ascap so there are your performance royalties also you cant copyright it so there goes your insurance if someone was to steal it from you beware of the contracts some of them even say you dont own 100% of that master recording if you use that beat

[@damientrujillo4470]

@@NahVeAaye bro I got some questions , if you got an insta or something and you wouldn’t mind helping !

[@blkpaladin7992]

Grand information.

[@Tigereye_707]

Hello there it’s my first time, wanting to buy a beat and you were explaining the type of beats to where you can mix and master 1. Is there a difference between the lease and what is the difference between a MP3 and the others 2. Can I just to take off parts of the beat not mix or master like there is a drum to a song I want to take the drum off. Can I do that?

[@kathymosesmiller4342]

You are god sent and explained all of this so well. I now understand much better. Thank you!

[@CapitalbeatsOfficial]

Hey.... Kathy girl How have you been since. It's a tough and saturated industry, but good things happen if we stay consistent and dedicated. We don't know each other at all but I could help elevate and contribute your career. I have some pre made beats available for you, but they are temporary leases (may not be your specific cup of tea, but it's still good enough music). I thought it's more invested if you tell me what kind of beats you really like for yourself. All of you say I want to be different. I want you to be in control of the general sound of preference in your music. Spend money on a sound of your choice. I could make you something exclusive (2-3 days after your order/request) and give you all the legal rights and what not, for $250 on beatstars. It will be yours for good, whatever returns you will get further on, I won't ask. I'm not giving bout stems though, to be honest (they are way too valuable because I can go on to make melody samples and sell). Unless you initiate a new negotiation. But that is too soon to say. My leases are at $45. That's not expensive (we can all afford), and it's not too cheap or free (those really undermine your results and you never truly feel invested in your projects. Cheap beats are good, financially, but you at risk of mediocre music. If your career is still struggling to take off, consider where where you are getting your beats. I would like you to try my link below. I KNOW YOU FEEL BOTHERED, but you never know how your most successful song will happen. 3-4 full plays is good enough for you to decide whether I'm a good source of what you need, or not. Let me know. I'm at [e-mail]. Capital Beats. www.beatstars.com/beat/10655120 www.beatstars.com/btendaim

[@typatheo]

glad you are able to understand now

[@Memegirl716]

How do you make your own music video? please explain or do a video?

[@nikyusu3060]

yessir

[@ShowYourGenius]

Yessirrr

[@Djogbee]

My beats dope af but ppl just rather get them for free man it’s tough out here lol

[@Midnight_Ruby]

I put a song on distro and it never uploaded, and didnt upload on time, what do i do about that?

[@LoafaBoi]

how can i learn to make my own beats? i know nothing.

[@kiton1890]

thank you

[@volatizee]

go 1 minute without promoting yourself challenge : failed

[@boredomboys]

it’s his channel he can do whatever he wants💀

[@lebereenie]

“It’s bunch a birds” lol

[@MahidAhmadOfficial]

If I buy an unlimited use beat ..do keep all the money I make from that song ?

[@shy4real]

yes, but you have to split profit with the producer, or co-producer if there are any, unless you're buying an exclusive lease where there you get the full rights and keep 100% profit unlimited lease simply means unlimited distribution of copies

[@emtheakash7279]

Spiritual

[@typatheo]

spiritual

[@bbcrayzee]

Hi Adriel I have one question what if you buy a lease after you uploaded on Spotify? my wallet is gonna be empty because my income from music is almost zero but im doing music almost everyday

[@typatheo]

ill get you some free beats dawg

[@Usuarionoexiste2]

If I buy a beat can I upload it to distro

[@typatheo]

yes bro for sure . check out some of my beats bro I spend a lot of time making them

[@lyricsvideoschannel8900]

@@typatheo what happens if you don't buy the beat post it on platforms and pay the producer later all the money?

[@damientrujillo4470]

When buying exclusive beats do they typically ask for 50/50 % wise with the publishing rights?? Like with any main producer too I’m guessing ??

[@EM.OTIONCHILLBEATS]

What type beats do you want

[@Nxytofaded]

What does without lease mean does that mean it's free for use

[@Ravenlee]

If you're leasing a beat can someone buy it from under you?

[@jwavy8512]

No

[@toolondaboards]

Yes someone can. As most producers want the beat to be sold over and over until someone buys it exclusively. That’s one reason why leases are cheaper than exclusives.

[@jwavy8512]

Tool OnDaBoards I’m not sure if he meant can someone buy it from you, or if someone else can also buy the beat which in that case they can

[@realwillbaker]

You only have 6 beats ?

[@marlinbeats4599]

I got a bunch I'm uploading now

[@SIMBI_MUSIK]

What of free Profit Beat?

[@rapborlangshabong5233]

Heard you bro😂 subscribed

[@deeznotzbinjin]

whats a good free sample source?

[@shadowcarter832]

Just subscribed tryna be a part of that f**king wall🤣👀

[@damontaetrevillion8262]

So what if i used the beat … and then buy it ? What happens ?

[@shy4real]

equivalent to buying a beat before using it.

[@marlinbeats4599]

Just hope no one else bought it before you did

[@c9rolina24]

How do you get a license for music to use beats ?

[@ahmadaccino]

* *Pres enters chat* *

[@ShowYourGenius]

Lmaoo, no hate no shade👀

[@lucidmind604]

If I buy a beat from your website, do I own it 100%?

[@lucidmind604]

Also, if I buy the beat can other ppl use it as well or its just mine then ?

[@marlinbeats4599]

@@lucidmind604 The artist will never own it 100% unless they pay a huge fee or they make the beat. Also once you buy it EXCLUSIVELY than no one else can use it, but if you lease it than most likely other people can use it

[@ArcAngelBrandon]

Ima take this info and roll with it look for me next handful of years Kiing Brandon or Arc Angel Brandon fixin to Heal the world buy a house for my mom and granny

[@DRACOFURY]

But who owns the Beat Let's 2 people buy the dame beat

[@axeldamian9166]

FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ShowYourGenius]

Ayyy thanks Axel LOL. Here's a trophy: 🌟🏆🌟

[@micedin]

Bro's been producing since 6th grade

[@bsinatra145]

Can you upload songs with leased beats to distrokid, tidal etc?

[@southernslowdahns9235]

Following

[@AlkoWasAlreadyTaken]

Following

[@topheavy1952]

Yea that’s what they are referring to when they mention the streaming and download limit. Once you reach whatever the number is on that lease you may need to renew it

[@mastergster]

@@topheavy1952 does the streaming limit matter if the song is on soundcloud??

[@shy4real]

​@@mastergsteryes, depends on what the producer has set the monetizable stream limit

[@wavydane]

if a beat says (SOLD) can you still buy an mp3 lease?

[@slumberland.mp4]

nah

[@typatheo]

hit me up if you need beats bro

[@Phober]

Yeah i have found this one beats that really makes me goes with the lyric...i have made the full lyric then ...i didnt noticed that it was non profit beats ...if i remake it im affraid it will be worse hmmm ..i hope the beats doesnt sold cause i got not enough money for now😢

[@ShowYourGenius]

As long as it doesn't sell exclusively you'll be all good until you can afford the license! No worries :)

[@Phober]

@@ShowYourGenius thankss man🥺🙏

[@kopzenrsa]

I should’nt have watched this, wasted my time listening to u saying u make beats

[@jordynk6651]

its not

[@bxricky1541]

4:19

[@solomakinmovidastv9750]

Carnal send me some beats

[@305aary]

Gangster

[@Sauczi]

Bro just tell us how to buy a beat stop glazing yourself 😂