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If you’ve ever come across a “Royalty Free” loop or melody you might’ve asked yourself one of these three questions: What the hell is a royalty? Do I have to pay the original creator anything? Can I officially release music if I’ve used a royalty free loop? You’re not alone, and with the rise of loop-makers and sample library companies over the past few years Producers are constantly targeted with marketing campaigns for royalty free loops, melodies, and MIDIs, but what does it mean? What is a royalty? Let me start with explaining what a royalty is: “A royalty is...

Are FREE BEATS really free? Have you ever seen or downloaded a beat labelled as “free” online? If you’re an Artist, chances are you have, whether it was from on YouTube, BeatStars, or a Producer’s website.  But what does the term “Free Beat” actually mean? And are they actually free to use in your works? Here I break down the differences between free beats and paid ones, and what to look out for when shopping for productions online. I’m a full-time Producer who leases and sells beats online, but that hasn’t always been the case. Years ago I started my...

What is a beat licensing? Buying or leasing a beat online is not a new concept, like every other industry it started at a very small scale and now has huge potential for any Artist and Producer. This being said, purchasing beats online should be done with proper knowledge and care to avoid any confusion or disappointment.  To stop this from happening, I have outlined everything you need to know about exclusive and non-exclusive licenses. Starting with the basics, what does the term beat licensing actually mean? According to Google: In simple words, you pay the Producer or the owner of...

Have you ever head an African UK Drill beat?Africa has always been the country with most organic and unique sounding percussion and instruments. A mixture of them with UK Drill would be a sure thing to look out for.Experimenting, finding your own sound, and staying consistent. These three things are the secrets to be a successful producer in today's time. And getting influence from various countries creates a very good opportunity for me to experiment, plus it's always fun to try out different ideas.Many people assume that UK based Drill is nothing but hard drums and dark sounds, well this video and many...