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Chris Jay Becker

Chris Jay Becker is an American singer-songwriter whose music has been compared to Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt and Johnny Cash.

9 songs
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My Pretty My Pretty

Americana

Picture for song 'Sanctuary Girl' by artist 'Chris Jay Becker'

Sanctuary Girl Sanctuary Girl

We all need some shelter.

Americana

Picture for song 'Sick Of This Town' by artist 'Chris Jay Becker'

Sick Of This Town Sick Of This Town

Americana

Picture for song 'Thanks For Noticing' by artist 'Chris Jay Becker'

Thanks For Noticing Thanks For Noticing

Americana

Picture for song 'I Don't Like Country' by artist 'Chris Jay Becker'

I Don't Like Country I Don't Like Country

Americana

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$100
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25,000 sales
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Unlimited
$200
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Unlimited sales
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12 months
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12 months
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12 months
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36 months
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Why would I need a license?
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.
I'm Chris Jay Becker. I'm a singer-songwriter and guitar-thumper with the occasional foray into mandolin, blues harp, and slide guitar. My songs mix rock, country, folk, the blues, and gospel. You could call it Alternative Country, Acoustic Rock, or Roots Rock. Think John Mellencamp, Steve Earle, or acoustic Springsteen. I hope you like these songs. They're lo-fi acoustic demos, but I think they're pretty good songs.lke
Band/artist history
I've been writing songs since I was a child in the barrios of Los Angeles. I've played in gospel groups, bluegrass bands, blues groups, and even an odd rock band or two, but I've been a solo artist more often than not. I also write and produce Techno/Trance/House under the name DJ Blurry Guy. I also write southern gospel music, and am working on an Americana Gospel CD: "American Gospel."
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Your musical influences
Steve Earle, Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Gram Parsons, Dylan, The Band, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Lightnin' Hopkins, John Lennon, Pete Townsend, Bob Mould, Elvis Costello.
What equipment do you use?
Guitar, Dobro, Mandolin, PC, Sonic Foundry Acid, N-Tracks Studio.
Anything else?
We can't stop here, it's bat country!
Contact
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Country & Americana Music artist from Cedar Rapids, IA. New songs free to stream or download. Add to your playlist now.