Artist guides
No fluff — the stuff we wish every artist knew before buying a beat or booking a mix.
2-Track vs. Tracked-Out Beats: What's the Difference?
One stereo file or a ZIP of stems — what each format gives you, and which license includes it.
Read guide →Beat Licensing Explained: The No-Nonsense Guide
What a beat license actually is, exclusive vs. non-exclusive, stream limits, and who owns what — explained plainly for independent artists.
Read guide →Track Stems: What They Are and Why You Want Them
Tracked-out stems give you and your engineer control over the mix. Here's what stems are, individual vs. group stems, and when they're worth it.
Read guide →Music Distribution for Independent Artists
How to get your song on Spotify, Apple Music and more — choosing a distributor, planning a release, and making sure your beat license covers it.
Read guide →First Time Buying Beats Online? Read This
A quick checklist for buying your first beat online: picking a license, what files you get, crediting the producer, and avoiding common mistakes.
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