General F.A.Q
Can I send you songs I created with your beats?
Absolutely. We enjoy hearing what artists create with Tellingbeatzz beats. If you’ve released or recorded a song using one of our productions, feel free to send it to info@tellingbeatzz.com or reach out through our social media channels.
What if my question isn’t answered here?
If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, contact us at info@tellingbeatzz.com. We’ll be happy to help with questions about beat licensing, purchases, downloads, exclusive rights or other Tellingbeatzz services.
What is Tellingbeatzz?
Tellingbeatzz is an independent music production and beat licensing platform offering professionally produced beats for rappers, singers, songwriters and independent artists. You can browse beats by genre, artist style, mood and instrumentation, listen online and purchase a license directly through the beat store.
Is Tellingbeatzz.com safe to use?
Yes. Tellingbeatzz.com uses secure connections and established payment providers to process purchases. We handle your order and contact information according to our Privacy Policy. We deliver beat files and license agreements digitally after a successful purchase.
Beat F.A.Q
How can I buy a beat?
Browse the Tellingbeatzz beat store, choose a beat and select your preferred license. Add it to your cart and complete the checkout. Once payment has been successfully processed, your beat files and applicable license information are delivered digitally.
What does my beat purchase include?
The files depend on the license you choose. MP3 Unlimited includes the MP3, WAV Unlimited includes MP3 + WAV, and Trackout Unlimited includes MP3 + WAV + available tracked-out stems. All three provide the same commercial usage rights; the difference is the audio files delivered.
When will I receive my beat?
Your purchased beat files are delivered digitally after successful payment. The Unlimited License Agreement becomes effective immediately upon successful payment and is delivered electronically together with the licensed beat files.
What are Trackouts or Stems?
Trackouts, often called stems, are the individual audio tracks that make up a beat, such as drums, bass, piano, guitar or other instruments. They give you or your mixing engineer greater control over levels, effects and individual elements when professionally mixing and mastering your song.
Can I use Tellingbeatzz beats commercially?
Yes. An Unlimited License allows you to commercially release your new song worldwide through streaming platforms, digital stores, YouTube, social media, albums, EPs and more. There are no limits on streams, sales, downloads, views or performances, and the license is perpetual with no renewal payment required.
Do I own my song after buying a beat?
You can create and commercially exploit your own master recording and retain the revenue generated directly from it. Your original lyrics, vocals and other independently created contributions remain yours. The original beat remains owned by Tellingbeatzz, while the underlying composition is split 50% to the artist/licensee and 50% to Tellingbeatzz.
What does royalty-free mean?
Tellingbeatzz Unlimited Licenses do not require additional beat-license payments based on how many streams, sales, downloads, views or performances your song generates. However, this does not eliminate publishing or composition royalties. The underlying composition is split 50/50 between the licensee and Tellingbeatzz under the license agreement.
Can I release my song on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube?
Yes. You can distribute and monetize your new song through streaming platforms, digital stores, YouTube and social media under an Unlimited License. There are no limits on streams or views. You may not, however, register the beat or your song with YouTube Content ID or similar automated copyright-claiming systems without prior written permission.
Can I register my song with a Performing Rights Organization?
Yes. When registering your new song with a Performing Rights Organization, publisher or publishing administrator, the underlying composition must reflect the agreed 50/50 songwriting and publishing split. Tellingbeatzz should be identified using the producer and writer information provided in your license agreement.
Are Tellingbeatzz licenses exclusive?
Unlimited Licenses are non-exclusive, meaning Tellingbeatzz may license the same beat to other artists. Other artists may therefore legally release different songs using the same production. Your own license remains valid according to its terms even if exclusive rights to the beat are sold later.
Can I still use my beat if exclusive rights are sold later?
Yes. If you purchased your license before the exclusive rights were sold, your existing license remains valid. You may continue using, distributing and monetizing your song according to the terms of the license you originally purchased.
Do I need to credit Tellingbeatzz?
Where production credits are customarily provided, use “Produced by Tellingbeatzz” or “Beat by Tellingbeatzz.” If additional vocalist or hook credits are supplied with a particular beat, those credits should also be included where reasonably applicable.
Can I use my song in videos, films, or other visual projects?
Yes. Your new song can be used in music videos, YouTube videos, social media content, podcasts, promotional content and independent film or video projects. Major commercial synchronization uses, such as television productions, national advertising, feature films or major video games, require prior written approval from Tellingbeatzz.
Do you offer custom productions?
Yes. Custom productions are available starting at $900. If this fits your budget and you’re looking for a production created specifically for your project, contact info@tellingbeatzz.com with some information about the sound, style and direction you’re looking for.
Do you offer mixing and mastering services?
Tellingbeatzz offers stereo mastering, stem mastering, and beat mixing. Vocal stem mixing is currently not available. If you’re interested in one of these services, contact info@tellingbeatzz.com for more information.
Free Beats F.A.Q
Can I use free beats for commercial releases?
No. Free downloads are intended for non-commercial/demo use only. If you want to commercially release, distribute or monetize a song created with a Tellingbeatzz beat, you must purchase the appropriate license before doing so.
What can I use a free beat for?
Free beats can be used for non-commercial purposes such as recording demos, writing and practicing songs, testing ideas, and other non-monetized uses permitted under the Free Beats Policy. A paid license is required before commercially distributing or monetizing the resulting song.
Do I need to credit Tellingbeatzz when using a free beat?
Yes. Free use requires appropriate producer credit. Use “Produced by Tellingbeatzz” in the relevant song, video or project credits. Free downloads do not transfer ownership of the beat and should not be presented as your own original production.
Can I modify a free beat?
Free downloads must be used according to the Tellingbeatzz Free Beats Policy. You may record your own vocals and create a demo song with the beat, but you may not redistribute, resell, or claim ownership of the underlying production.
What happens if I commercially use a free beat without a license?
Commercial use requires a valid paid license. If you decide to commercially release or monetize a song originally created using a free download, purchase the appropriate license before releasing it commercially. Unauthorized commercial use may constitute a violation of Tellingbeatzz’s copyright and usage terms.
Payments F.A.Q
What payment methods do you accept?
Tellingbeatzz accepts major credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay, depending on availability during checkout. Available payment options are displayed when you complete your purchase through the Tellingbeatzz store.
When do I receive my files after payment?
Digital delivery takes place after your payment has been successfully processed. Your purchased beat files and applicable licensing information are then made available electronically, so you can download your purchase and begin working on your song.
Can I purchase exclusive rights to a beat?
Yes. Exclusive rights may be available for selected beats. You can submit an offer through the beat player where available, or contact info@tellingbeatzz.com to discuss an exclusive purchase. Unlike an Unlimited License, an exclusive agreement is handled separately and determines the specific rights transferred to the buyer.