Rap Beats

Rap Beats & Hip Hop Instrumentals for Your Next Song

Rap beats are the foundation of modern hip hop music. The right instrumental can define the mood, energy, and emotion of a track, giving artists the perfect canvas to deliver powerful lyrics and memorable flows. Whether you are creating a hard-hitting rap anthem, an emotional storytelling track, or a laid-back hip hop song, choosing the right rap beat is essential.

 

At Tellingbeatzz, you’ll find a wide selection of professional rap beats and hip hop instrumentals designed for artists who want a high-quality sound. These instrumentals blend modern hip hop production with soulful melodies, cinematic elements, and powerful drum patterns that help bring your music to life.

 

Our rap instrumentals cover a variety of moods and styles, including emotional rap beats, dark cinematic beats, motivational instrumentals, and smooth melodic hip hop beats. Each beat is crafted to give artists space to express their message while still delivering the energy and atmosphere needed for a professional track.

 

If you’re looking for rap beats that combine strong melodies, impactful drums, and a unique sound, explore the collection below and find the instrumental that matches your style.

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What Are Rap Beats?

Rap beats, also known as rap instrumentals or hip hop beats, are the musical foundation behind rap songs. These instrumentals provide the rhythm, melody, and atmosphere that allow artists to deliver their lyrics and flow. A strong rap beat combines drums, bass, melodies, and textures to create a sound that supports the message and emotion of the song.

 

Modern rap beats come in many different styles. Some instrumentals focus on hard drums and aggressive energy, while others use emotional piano melodies, cinematic strings, or soulful samples to create a deeper atmosphere. The right beat can help artists express everything from motivation and confidence to personal struggles and storytelling.

 

At Tellingbeatzz, rap beats are produced with a focus on emotion, melody, and professional sound design. Many instrumentals feature cinematic piano melodies, soulful elements, atmospheric sounds, and powerful drum patterns that give artists the space to create impactful songs.

 

Whether you’re looking for a dark rap instrumental, a motivational hip hop beat, or a soulful rap beat for storytelling, the goal is always the same: to give artists a high-quality foundation for their music.

How to Choose the Right Rap Beat

Choosing the right rap beat is an important part of creating a great song. The instrumental should match the mood, message, and style of your lyrics.

 

If you’re writing a motivational rap song, a powerful and cinematic beat can help emphasize your message. Emotional rap beats with piano melodies or strings work well for storytelling and personal lyrics. Artists who want a confident or energetic track may prefer harder hip hop beats with strong drums and bass.

 

Another important factor is space in the instrumental. Good rap beats leave room for the vocals so the lyrics remain clear and impactful. A well-produced beat should support the rapper without overpowering the performance.

 

Listening to different styles of rap instrumentals can help you find the sound that fits your voice, flow, and message best.

Rap Beats – FAQ

 

What are rap beats?

Rap beats are instrumentals specifically produced for rap songs. They typically include drum patterns, basslines, melodies, and atmospheric sounds that create the musical foundation for rappers to perform their lyrics.

 

What is the difference between rap beats and hip hop beats?

The terms rap beats and hip hop beats are often used interchangeably. Both refer to instrumentals designed for rap vocals. Hip hop beats may sometimes include a wider range of styles, while rap beats usually focus more directly on supporting rap performances.

 

Can I use rap instrumentals for my songs?

Yes. Rap instrumentals are created so artists can record their own songs on top of them. Once you license a beat, you can use it to record, release, and promote your music depending on the license terms.

 

What styles of rap beats are available?

Rap beats come in many styles including emotional rap beats, dark rap beats, cinematic instrumentals, motivational hip hop beats, melodic rap beats, and soulful rap beats. Different styles help support different types of lyrics and moods.

 

Are rap beats suitable for beginners?

Yes. Rap beats are suitable for artists at every level. Beginners can use instrumentals to practice their flow, delivery, and songwriting, while experienced artists can use them to create professional songs.

 

How do I buy a rap beat?

To buy a rap beat, simply choose the instrumental you like and select a license that fits how you plan to use the beat. Licensing determines how the beat can be used for streaming, music videos, or commercial releases.

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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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