Free Beats

Free Beats for Rappers & Artists

Looking for high-quality free beats to write, record, or practice your next song? This page features a collection of carefully produced instrumentals available for free download, giving artists the opportunity to experiment with different styles, flows, and ideas before investing in a license.

 

Whether you’re working on your first track or sharpening your songwriting skills, these beats provide a solid foundation for your creativity. Many rappers use free instrumentals to test melodies, improve their cadence, and discover the type of sound that fits their voice best.

 

The beats on this page are inspired by artists like J. Cole, Eminem, NF, and Nipsey Hussle, blending soulful melodies, cinematic elements, and modern hip-hop production. Each instrumental is crafted with attention to detail so you can focus on what matters most—writing powerful lyrics and delivering your message.

 

Free beats are typically provided for non-profit use, meaning they’re perfect for practice tracks, demos, or social media uploads. If you decide to release your song commercially later, you can upgrade to a license to distribute it on platforms like Spotify or Apple Music.

 

Explore the free beats below, find the sound that inspires you, and start creating your next track today.

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Over 15 years of music production experience.

With more than a decade and a half in music production, every beat is crafted with professional sound design, musical depth, and attention to detail. The focus is on creating instrumentals that inspire artists and translate perfectly into powerful songs.

Weekly unique beats, created with passion.

New instrumentals are released regularly, blending soulful melodies, cinematic elements, and modern hip-hop production. Each beat is carefully produced to give artists fresh inspiration and a unique sound to build their music on.

Over 5,000 artists and businesses served.

Thousands of artists, creators, and brands have already used these beats for their music, videos, and creative projects. The goal is always the same: delivering high-quality instrumentals that help artists bring their ideas to life.

Free Beats Policy

By downloading free beats, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

  • These beats are free to use for non-profit purposes only. You are not permitted to use these beats for any commercial, for-profit, or financially exploitative activities without purchasing the appropriate license.
  • To use these beats for commercial purposes, such as on albums, mixtapes, iTunes, sync licensing, or YouTube revenue sharing, you must first purchase a valid license.
  • Acceptable free use of beats includes:
    • Demos
    • Free internet songs
    • Ad-free YouTube uploads
    • Non-paying live performances
  • Please note: All free downloads are encrypted, tagged, scanned, and legally protected. Any commercial use without a license will make you liable for legal action under copyright law.
  • Proper credit must be given for the creation of the beat. You must include the credit “Produced by Tellingbeatzz” in the song title, description, or credits.
  • If uploading videos to YouTube, include “Produced by Tellingbeatzz” in both the video title and description.
  • To support our free download initiative, please provide a web link to https://tellingbeatzz.com whenever possible.
  • You may not modify the beat in any way, including altering the placement of tags in the beat. The beat must remain in its original format.
  • By using our beats, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tellingbeatzz and its officers, directors, producers, owners, employees, agents, information providers, affiliates, and licensors from any liability, losses, costs, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from claims related to the use of the beats. This includes, but is not limited to, claims of defamation, violations of publicity or privacy rights, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, or any other legal claims.
  • Tellingbeatzz reserves the right to terminate this agreement or your rights to use or distribute the beat at any time.

Free Beats FAQ

 

Can I use these beats for free?

Yes. All beats in this category can be downloaded and used for non-profit purposes only, such as demos, practice songs, or free uploads on platforms that do not generate revenue.

 

Can I upload songs made with free beats to YouTube?

Yes, as long as the video is not monetized and you give proper credit.
You must include “Produced by Tellingbeatzz” in the video title and description.

 

Can I release a song made with a free beat on Spotify or Apple Music?

No. Releasing music on streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or iTunes requires a commercial license. You must purchase a license before distributing the song commercially.

 

Can I monetize my YouTube video with a free beat?

No. YouTube monetization requires a valid license.
Free beats can only be used on non-monetized videos.

 

Do I have to credit the producer?

Yes. Proper credit is required. You must include:

Produced by Tellingbeatzz

The credit should appear in the song title, description, or official credits whenever the beat is used.

 

Can I modify the beat?

No. The beat must remain in its original format.
You are not allowed to remove or alter producer tags or modify the structure of the beat file.

 

Can I use free beats for live performances?

Yes. Free beats can be used for non-paying live performances, rehearsals, and practice shows.

 

What happens if I use a free beat commercially without a license?

All free downloads are tracked, tagged, and legally protected.
Using a beat commercially without a license may result in copyright claims, content removal, or legal action.

 

How can I use a beat commercially?

To use a beat for albums, streaming platforms, monetized YouTube videos, sync placements, or any commercial project, you must purchase a license.

You can explore licensing options here:
https://tellingbeatzz.com/beat-licensing-explained/

Do you want to use the beats without tags, in a higher format, and for-profit? 

If so, you are welcome to consider investing in a license. All beats are buy one, get nine free and are available in MP3, WAV, and trackout format. If you are really serious about your craft, you can also acquire exclusive rights. 

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Basic MP3

MP3
License Terms

NON-EXCLUSIVE BASIC MP3 LICENSE AGREEMENT


This Non-Exclusive Basic MP3 License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made effective as of _____ (“Effective Date”) by and between:

Thomas Hodek p/k/a Tellingbeatzz (“Producer” or “Licensor”)
and _____, residing at _____ (“Licensee”).

This Agreement governs the use of the instrumental titled “_____” (“Beat”).

1. License Grant


Upon receipt of full payment of $40 USD (“License Fee”), Producer grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide license to use the Beat to create one (1) new song (“New Song”). This license allows commercial use within the limits defined below.

2. Delivery


The Beat will be delivered as a high-quality MP3 file to the email address provided by the Licensee after purchase.

3. Permitted Uses


Licensee is granted the right to:

• Record vocals over the Beat to create one (1) New Song
• Distribute up to 2,500 copies (digital and/or physical)
• Achieve up to 250,000 monetized audio streams
• Upload up to two (2) music videos
• Achieve up to 250,000 monetized video streams
• Distribute unlimited free downloads
• Perform the New Song live an unlimited number of times
• Broadcast the New Song on radio without limitation
• Monetize the New Song within the limits stated above
• Make minor modifications to the Beat (e.g., arrangement, tempo, pitch)

4. Restrictions


Licensee agrees NOT to:
• Sell, lease, share, or distribute the Beat in its original form
• Upload or distribute the Beat without vocals or additional production
• Register the Beat or New Song with any Content ID system (e.g., YouTube Content ID)
• Use the Beat in television, film, commercials, video games, or other audiovisual productions (sync licensing not included)
• Transfer or sublicense this Agreement to any third party
• Claim ownership of the Beat
Any unauthorized use constitutes a material breach of this Agreement.

5. Ownership


• The Producer retains 100% ownership of the Beat, including all copyrights
• Licensee owns only their original lyrics and vocal performance
• The New Song is considered a derivative work

6. Publishing Split


The underlying musical composition of the New Song shall be split as follows:

Producer: 50%
Licensee: 50%

If Licensee registers the New Song with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO), they must include the Producer’s 50% share.

PRO Information:
PRO: GEMA (Germany)
Name: Thomas Hodek
Composer: Tellingbeatzz
CAW / IPI No: 716014087

7. Royalties


Licensee is not required to pay royalties to Producer for use of the Beat within the limits of this license.
If the usage exceeds the allowed limits, Licensee must upgrade to a higher license.

8. Credit


Licensee agrees to credit the Producer in all releases of the New Song as: “Produced by Tellingbeatzz”

9. Term


This license is valid for hundred (100) years from the Effective Date.

10. Breach & Termination


Failure to comply with any terms of this Agreement may result in termination of the license. Upon termination, Licensee must cease all use and distribution of the New Song.

11. Limitation of Liability


The Beat is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. Producer is not liable for any damages arising from the use of the Beat.

12. Governing Law


This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Germany.

13. Acceptance


By purchasing the Beat, Licensee acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Agreement. Payment serves as a legally binding acceptance.

Licensor (Producer):
Thomas Hodek / Tellingbeatzz

Licensee (Customer): _____
Date: _____

Basic Wav

WAV, MP3
License Terms

NON-EXCLUSIVE BASIC WAV LICENSE AGREEMENT


This Non-Exclusive Basic WAV License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made effective as of _____ (“Effective Date”) by and between:

Thomas Hodek p/k/a Tellingbeatzz (“Producer” or “Licensor”)
and _____, residing at _____ (“Licensee”).

This Agreement governs the use of the instrumental titled “_____” (“Beat”).

1. License Grant


Upon receipt of full payment of $60 USD (“License Fee”), Producer grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide license to use the Beat to create one (1) new song (“New Song”).

This license allows commercial use within the limits defined below.

2. Delivery


The Beat will be delivered as:
• High-quality MP3 file
• High-quality WAV file

The Licensee will receive the files and this license via the email address provided after purchase.

3. Permitted Uses


Licensee is granted the right to:
• Record vocals over the Beat to create one (1) New Song
• Distribute up to 5,000 copies (digital and/or physical)
• Achieve up to 500,000 monetized audio streams
• Upload up to two (2) music videos
• Achieve up to 500,000 monetized video streams
• Distribute unlimited free downloads
• Perform the New Song live an unlimited number of times
• Broadcast the New Song on radio without limitation
• Monetize the New Song within the limits stated above
• Make minor modifications to the Beat (e.g., arrangement, tempo, pitch)

4. Restrictions


Licensee agrees NOT to:
• Sell, lease, share, or distribute the Beat in its original form
• Upload or distribute the Beat without vocals or additional production
• Register the Beat or New Song with any Content ID system (e.g., YouTube Content ID)
• Use the Beat in television, film, commercials, video games, or other audiovisual productions (sync licensing not included)
• Transfer or sublicense this Agreement to any third party
• Claim ownership of the Beat
Any unauthorized use constitutes a material breach of this Agreement.

5. Ownership


• The Producer retains 100% ownership of the Beat, including all copyrights
• Licensee owns only their original lyrics and vocal performance
• The New Song is considered a derivative work

6. Publishing Split


The underlying musical composition of the New Song shall be split as follows:

Producer: 50%
Licensee: 50%

If Licensee registers the New Song with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO), they must include the Producer’s 50% share.

PRO Information:
PRO: GEMA (Germany)
Name: Thomas Hodek
Composer: Tellingbeatzz
CAW / IPI No: 716014087

7. Royalties


Licensee is not required to pay royalties to Producer for use of the Beat within the limits of this license.
If the usage exceeds the allowed limits, Licensee must upgrade to a higher license.

8. Credit


Licensee agrees to credit the Producer in all releases of the New Song as:
“Produced by Tellingbeatzz”

9. Term


This license is valid for one hundred (100) years from the Effective Date.

10. Breach & Termination


Failure to comply with any terms of this Agreement may result in termination of the license. Upon termination, Licensee must cease all use and distribution of the New Song.

11. Limitation of Liability


The Beat is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. Producer is not liable for any damages arising from the use of the Beat.

12. Governing Law


This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of
Germany.

13. Acceptance


By purchasing the Beat, Licensee acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Agreement. Payment serves as a legally binding acceptance.

Licensor (Producer):
Thomas Hodek / Tellingbeatzz

Licensee (Customer): _____
Date: _____

Premium Stems

WAV, MP3, Trackout
License Terms

NON-EXCLUSIVE PREMIUM STEMS LICENSE AGREEMENT


This Non-Exclusive Premium Stems License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made effective as of _____ (“Effective Date”) by and between:

Thomas Hodek p/k/a Tellingbeatzz (“Producer” or “Licensor”)
and _____, residing at _____ (“Licensee”).

This Agreement governs the use of the instrumental titled “_____” (“Beat”).

1. License Grant


Upon receipt of full payment of $100 USD (“License Fee”), Producer grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide license to use the Beat to create one (1) new song (“New Song”). This license allows commercial use within the limits defined below.

2. Delivery


The Beat will be delivered as:

High-quality MP3 file
High-quality WAV file
Trackout stems (individual audio files)

The Licensee will receive the files and this license via the email address provided after purchase.

3. Permitted Uses


Licensee is granted the right to:

• Record vocals over the Beat to create one (1) New Song
• Distribute up to 10,000 copies (digital and/or physical)
• Achieve up to 1,000,000 monetized audio streams
• Upload up to two (2) music videos
• Achieve up to 1,000,000 monetized video streams
• Distribute unlimited free downloads
• Perform the New Song live an unlimited number of times
• Broadcast the New Song on radio without limitation
• Monetize the New Song within the limits stated above
• Fully mix, arrange, and modify the Beat using the provided stems

4. Restrictions


Licensee agrees NOT to:

• Sell, lease, share, or distribute the Beat or stems in their original form
• Upload or distribute the Beat or stems without vocals or additional production
• Register the Beat or New Song with any Content ID system (e.g., YouTube Content ID)
• Use the Beat in television, film, commercials, video games, or other audiovisual productions (sync licensing not included)
• Transfer or sublicense this Agreement to any third party
• Claim ownership of the Beat Any unauthorized use constitutes a material breach of this Agreement.

5. Ownership


• The Producer retains 100% ownership of the Beat, including all copyrights
• Licensee owns only their original lyrics and vocal performance
• The New Song is considered a derivative work

6. Publishing Split


The underlying musical composition of the New Song shall be split as follows:

Producer: 50%
Licensee: 50%

If Licensee registers the New Song with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO), they must include the Producer’s 50% share.

PRO Information:
PRO: GEMA (Germany)
Name: Thomas Hodek
Composer: Tellingbeatzz
CAW / IPI No: 716014087

7. Royalties


Licensee is not required to pay royalties to Producer for use of the Beat within the limits of this license.
If the usage exceeds the allowed limits, Licensee must upgrade to a higher license.

8. Credit


Licensee agrees to credit the Producer in all releases of the New Song as:
“Produced by Tellingbeatzz”

9. Term


This license is valid for one hundred (100) years from the Effective Date.

10. Breach & Termination


Failure to comply with any terms of this Agreement may result in termination of the license. Upon termination, Licensee must cease all use and distribution of the New Song.

11. Limitation of Liability


The Beat is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. Producer is not liable for any damages arising from the use of the Beat.

12. Governing Law


This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Germany.

13. Acceptance


By purchasing the Beat, Licensee acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Agreement. Payment serves as a legally binding acceptance.

Licensor (Producer):
Thomas Hodek / Tellingbeatzz

Licensee (Customer): _____
Date: _____

Unlimited

WAV, MP3, Trackout
License Terms

NON-EXCLUSIVE UNLIMITED LICENSE AGREEMENT


This Non-Exclusive Unlimited License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made effective as of _____ (“Effective Date”) by and between:

Thomas Hodek p/k/a Tellingbeatzz (“Producer” or “Licensor”)
and _____, residing at _____ (“Licensee”).

This Agreement governs the use of the instrumental titled “_____” (“Beat”).

1. License Grant


Upon receipt of full payment of $150 USD (“License Fee”), Producer grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide license to use the Beat to create one (1) new song (“New Song”).

This license allows unlimited commercial use as defined below.

2. Delivery


The Beat will be delivered as:

High-quality MP3 file
High-quality WAV file
Trackout stems (individual audio files)

The Licensee will receive the files and this license via the email address provided after purchase.

3. Permitted Uses (Unlimited)


Licensee is granted the right to:

• Record vocals over the Beat to create one (1) New Song
• Distribute unlimited copies (digital and/or physical)
• Achieve unlimited monetized audio streams
• Upload unlimited music videos
• Achieve unlimited monetized video streams
• Distribute unlimited free downloads
• Perform the New Song live an unlimited number of times
• Broadcast the New Song on radio without limitation
• Monetize the New Song without any restrictions
• Fully mix, edit, and modify the Beat using the provided stems

4. Restrictions


Licensee agrees NOT to:

• Sell, lease, share, or distribute the Beat or stems in their original form
• Upload or distribute the Beat or stems without vocals or additional production
• Register the Beat or New Song with any Content ID system (e.g., YouTube Content ID)
• Use the Beat in television, film, commercials, video games, or other audiovisual productions (sync licensing not included)
• Transfer or sublicense this Agreement to any third party
• Claim ownership of the Beat

Any unauthorized use constitutes a material breach of this Agreement.

5. Ownership


• The Producer retains 100% ownership of the Beat, including all copyrights
• Licensee owns only their original lyrics and vocal performance
• The New Song is considered a derivative work

6. Publishing Split


The underlying musical composition of the New Song shall be split as follows:

Producer: 50%
Licensee: 50%

If Licensee registers the New Song with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO), they must include the Producer’s 50% share.

PRO Information:
PRO: GEMA (Germany)
Name: Thomas Hodek
Composer: Tellingbeatzz
CAW / IPI No: 716014087

7. Royalties


Licensee is not required to pay royalties to Producer under this Agreement.

8. Credit


Licensee agrees to credit the Producer in all releases of the New Song as:
“Produced by Tellingbeatzz”

9. Term


This license is valid for one hundred (100) years from the Effective Date.

10. Non-Exclusive Rights


This is a non-exclusive license, meaning:

• The Beat may be licensed to other artists
• Producer retains the right to sell additional licenses

11. Breach & Termination


Failure to comply with any terms of this Agreement may result in termination of the license.

Upon termination, Licensee must cease all use and distribution of the New Song.

12. Limitation of Liability


The Beat is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. Producer is not liable for any damages arising from the use of the Beat.

13. Governing Law


This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Germany.

14. Acceptance


By purchasing the Beat, Licensee acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Agreement. Payment serves as a legally binding acceptance.

Licensor (Producer):
Thomas Hodek / Tellingbeatzz

Licensee (Customer): _____
Date: _____

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