A license is needed if you want to use the music for anything else than just listening for your pleasure. Typical uses are
freestyling over a beat
licensing music for use in TV or for a movie
remixing or use audio samples
What are the license options and what are the differences between those?
We offer up to 5 license templates (Basic, Premium, Track Out, Unlimited, Exclusive) and it's up to the artist which ones he/she wants to make available. Each license comes with different perks. In general, the higher the price, the better the perks.
You can click on each feature on the left side of the comparison chart above to learn more about each one.
When will I get the track I purchased?
You can download all related files immediately after your purchase. We also email you a one-time download link for a download later.
How can I remove the audio tag from the track?
A "tagged beat" is a demonstration version of an instrumental that contains distinct audio watermarks that typically play throughout the entire track. The purpose of a producer tagging his/her instrumental is to prevent piracy and to encourage serious recording artists to purchase a license.
To get a tag-free audio please make sure you purchase a license which features "untagged audio".
I purchased a $1 download, why is the beat still tagged?
Beats purchased for $1 in our store are meant for streaming and demo use only, just like downloads from iTunes store or Amazon music.
To license a beat without audio tag and to use in a professional manner please buy a license from this page. Usually those are $25 and up.
What is a stem / trackout file?
A Stem file is an audio file that contains a track split into several musical elements: A drums stem, a bassline stem, a harmony stem, and a lead stem for example.
The Stem file also usually includes the original stereo master of the track for standard playback.
Why would I need a stem / trackout file?
A trackout file gives you much better control. Imagine you rap over a beat and you realize the percussions take the focus away from your vocals. With a trackout file
you can simply tone down the percussion and the focus is now on the vocals. With a trackout file you have much more flexibility and a whole different level of control.
A prolific singer songwriter who is devoted to writing and recording popular rock songs of his own design. Artistically he is a chameleon who's music truly reflects intelligence, warmth, and emotion.
The constant unique vocal delivery is distinct and a one of a kind sound that truly reflects the true individual artist he has become!
Paul showed an early interest in music taking guitar at 5 and
clarinet lessons at the age of 8. He continued on to the study of percussion at the age of 10. By the time he was 14 he was writing his own songs and working with a music publisher learning the ins and outs of the music publishing business and honing his songwriting skills. Paul had written over 100 songs by the age of 16 and started fronting and playing guitar in the short-lived Jolly Roger band. Jolly Roger recorded two songs and disbanded in 1987.
Paul continued writing and recording home demos of his compositions and moved California in 1993.He recorded his first professional demos for an album that was never finished and the tapes were shelved and forgotten. In 1994 Paul moved back to Nashville and generated interest from publishers when Nashville Recording Artist/Writer Linda Hargrove heard Paul's demo tapes and started circulating them around town.
Paul published several songs with Sony Music and started to work as a session player known for his electric slide guitar work. He continued writing and recording his original compositions and eventually was signed by BMG in 1998 when he started co writing songs with Nashville Award winning songwriters Nellie Freels Smith and Don Wayne.Several of the songs written with Freels Smith and Wayne were cut on Paul's Battery Operated Orange release in 1999.
In 2003 Paul took a break from recording and enrolled in school to study music. He studying Music Composition along with Piano, Guitar, and Voice.
