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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License Terms

Unlimited License Agreement

This Unlimited License Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on [Purchase Date] between Thomas Hodek, professionally known as Tellingbeatzz (“Licensor”) and [Customer Full Name] (“Licensee”).
The Licensee has purchased an MP3 Unlimited License for the instrumental titled “[Beat Title]” (“Beat”) for a license fee of [Purchase Price] under Order #[Order Number].
Upon successful payment, this Agreement becomes effective immediately and is delivered electronically together with the licensed Beat files.

1. Grant of License

The Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, worldwide, non-transferable and perpetual license to use the Beat to create and commercially exploit one or more new songs incorporating the Beat (“New Song”).
The Licensee may add vocals, lyrics, melodies, instrumentation, arrangements and other original contributions to the Beat.
The Beat itself remains the intellectual property of the Licensor and is not sold or transferred to the Licensee.

2. Unlimited Commercial Use

The Licensee may commercially release and use the New Song without limits on:
  • digital or physical distribution
  • sales
  • audio streams
  • monetized video streams
  • music videos
  • live or paid performances
  • radio and online broadcasts
  • social media content
  • albums, EPs, mixtapes and singles
There are no limits on streams, sales, downloads, views or performances generated by the New Song.

3. Master Recording and Revenue

The Licensee may create and commercially exploit a new master recording incorporating the Beat (“Master Recording”).
The Licensee retains the revenue generated directly from exploitation of the Master Recording, including streaming, digital distribution and physical sales, subject to any publishing, mechanical, performance or other composition-based royalties attributable to the Licensor’s share of the underlying composition.
The Licensor does not acquire ownership of the Licensee’s original lyrics, vocals or other independently created contributions.

4. Ownership

The Licensor retains all rights, title and interest in the original Beat, including the applicable copyright interests in the musical composition and sound recording.
This Agreement does not transfer ownership or copyright in the Beat to the Licensee.
The Licensee may protect or register their own original contributions to the New Song but may not claim sole ownership or authorship of the underlying Beat.

5. Publishing and Songwriting

For each New Song created under this Agreement, the underlying composition shall be divided as follows:
Licensee: 50%
Licensor: 50%
The Licensee agrees to properly identify the Licensor’s share when registering the New Song with a Performing Rights Organization, publisher, publishing administrator or other rights-management organization.
Licensor PRO Information:
Writer / Composer: Thomas Hodek
Producer Name: Tellingbeatzz
PRO: GEMA (Germany)
IPI / CAE: 716014087
Publishing Administrator: BeatStars Publishing Worldwide

6. Credit

Where credits are customarily provided, the Licensee agrees to credit the Producer as:
Produced by Tellingbeatzz
or
Beat by Tellingbeatzz
If additional featured-vocalist or hook credits are supplied with the Beat, those credits must also be included where reasonably applicable.

7. Content ID

Because the Beat may be licensed non-exclusively to multiple artists, the Licensee may not register the Beat or any New Song containing the Beat with YouTube Content ID or any similar automated copyright-claiming or fingerprinting system without prior written permission from the Licensor.
The Licensor reserves the right to register and administer the Beat through Content ID or similar systems.
If the Licensee receives a claim relating to a valid licensed use, proof of purchase may be submitted for review and release where appropriate.

8. Synchronization

The Licensee may synchronize the New Song with:
  • music videos
  • YouTube videos
  • social media content
  • podcasts
  • online promotional content
  • independent films and video projects
Major third-party commercial synchronization uses, including national advertising campaigns, television productions, feature films, major video games or comparable commercial projects, require prior written approval from the Licensor.

9. Prohibited Uses

The Licensee may not:
  1. resell, redistribute or sublicense the Beat in its original or substantially similar instrumental form;
  2. upload or distribute the Beat as a standalone instrumental under the Licensee’s name;
  3. include the Beat in beat packs, sample packs, loop libraries, sound libraries or production libraries;
  4. claim authorship or ownership of the original Beat;
  5. register the Beat or New Song with Content ID without permission;
  6. transfer this License to another person or entity without written consent;
  7. share the Beat files with third parties except persons directly involved in producing, recording, mixing, mastering or distributing the New Song.

10. Files Included

The files delivered depend on the license purchased:
MP3 Unlimited: MP3
WAV Unlimited: MP3 + WAV
Trackout Unlimited: MP3 + WAV + available tracked-out stems
The file format supplied does not change the commercial usage rights granted under this Agreement.

11. Non-Exclusive License

This is a non-exclusive license.
The Licensor may continue licensing or selling the same Beat to other customers.
The Licensee acknowledges that other artists may legally release different songs using the same Beat.

12. Future Exclusive Sale

If exclusive rights to the Beat are sold after this Agreement has taken effect, this License remains valid.
The Licensee may continue using, distributing and monetizing the New Song according to the terms of this Agreement.

13. Samples and Third-Party Material

Where the Beat contains third-party material requiring clearance, the Licensee is responsible for obtaining any additional clearance required for the Licensee’s intended use unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The Licensor will disclose known third-party clearance requirements where reasonably possible.

14. Term

This License is valid in perpetuity, provided the Licensee complies with this Agreement.
No renewal payment is required.

15. Breach

If the Licensee materially breaches this Agreement, the Licensor may provide written notice and, where the breach can reasonably be corrected, allow 30 days to cure the violation.
If the breach is not corrected within that period, the Licensor may terminate the License and pursue available remedies.

16. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protection laws applicable to the Licensee.

17. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the applicable WooCommerce order confirmation, constitutes the complete agreement between the Licensor and Licensee regarding the licensed Beat.
If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain effective.

Wav Unlimited

WAV, MP3
License Terms

Unlimited License Agreement

This Unlimited License Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on [Purchase Date] between Thomas Hodek, professionally known as Tellingbeatzz (“Licensor”) and [Customer Full Name] (“Licensee”).
The Licensee has purchased an WAV Unlimited License for the instrumental titled “[Beat Title]” (“Beat”) for a license fee of [Purchase Price] under Order #[Order Number].
Upon successful payment, this Agreement becomes effective immediately and is delivered electronically together with the licensed Beat files.

1. Grant of License

The Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, worldwide, non-transferable and perpetual license to use the Beat to create and commercially exploit one or more new songs incorporating the Beat (“New Song”).
The Licensee may add vocals, lyrics, melodies, instrumentation, arrangements and other original contributions to the Beat.
The Beat itself remains the intellectual property of the Licensor and is not sold or transferred to the Licensee.

2. Unlimited Commercial Use

The Licensee may commercially release and use the New Song without limits on:
  • digital or physical distribution
  • sales
  • audio streams
  • monetized video streams
  • music videos
  • live or paid performances
  • radio and online broadcasts
  • social media content
  • albums, EPs, mixtapes and singles
There are no limits on streams, sales, downloads, views or performances generated by the New Song.

3. Master Recording and Revenue

The Licensee may create and commercially exploit a new master recording incorporating the Beat (“Master Recording”).
The Licensee retains the revenue generated directly from exploitation of the Master Recording, including streaming, digital distribution and physical sales, subject to any publishing, mechanical, performance or other composition-based royalties attributable to the Licensor’s share of the underlying composition.
The Licensor does not acquire ownership of the Licensee’s original lyrics, vocals or other independently created contributions.

4. Ownership

The Licensor retains all rights, title and interest in the original Beat, including the applicable copyright interests in the musical composition and sound recording.
This Agreement does not transfer ownership or copyright in the Beat to the Licensee.
The Licensee may protect or register their own original contributions to the New Song but may not claim sole ownership or authorship of the underlying Beat.

5. Publishing and Songwriting

For each New Song created under this Agreement, the underlying composition shall be divided as follows:
Licensee: 50%
Licensor: 50%
The Licensee agrees to properly identify the Licensor’s share when registering the New Song with a Performing Rights Organization, publisher, publishing administrator or other rights-management organization.
Licensor PRO Information:
Writer / Composer: Thomas Hodek
Producer Name: Tellingbeatzz
PRO: GEMA (Germany)
IPI / CAE: 716014087
Publishing Administrator: BeatStars Publishing Worldwide

6. Credit

Where credits are customarily provided, the Licensee agrees to credit the Producer as:
Produced by Tellingbeatzz
or
Beat by Tellingbeatzz
If additional featured-vocalist or hook credits are supplied with the Beat, those credits must also be included where reasonably applicable.

7. Content ID

Because the Beat may be licensed non-exclusively to multiple artists, the Licensee may not register the Beat or any New Song containing the Beat with YouTube Content ID or any similar automated copyright-claiming or fingerprinting system without prior written permission from the Licensor.
The Licensor reserves the right to register and administer the Beat through Content ID or similar systems.
If the Licensee receives a claim relating to a valid licensed use, proof of purchase may be submitted for review and release where appropriate.

8. Synchronization

The Licensee may synchronize the New Song with:
  • music videos
  • YouTube videos
  • social media content
  • podcasts
  • online promotional content
  • independent films and video projects
Major third-party commercial synchronization uses, including national advertising campaigns, television productions, feature films, major video games or comparable commercial projects, require prior written approval from the Licensor.

9. Prohibited Uses

The Licensee may not:
  1. resell, redistribute or sublicense the Beat in its original or substantially similar instrumental form;
  2. upload or distribute the Beat as a standalone instrumental under the Licensee’s name;
  3. include the Beat in beat packs, sample packs, loop libraries, sound libraries or production libraries;
  4. claim authorship or ownership of the original Beat;
  5. register the Beat or New Song with Content ID without permission;
  6. transfer this License to another person or entity without written consent;
  7. share the Beat files with third parties except persons directly involved in producing, recording, mixing, mastering or distributing the New Song.

10. Files Included

The files delivered depend on the license purchased:
MP3 Unlimited: MP3
WAV Unlimited: MP3 + WAV
Trackout Unlimited: MP3 + WAV + available tracked-out stems
The file format supplied does not change the commercial usage rights granted under this Agreement.

11. Non-Exclusive License

This is a non-exclusive license.
The Licensor may continue licensing or selling the same Beat to other customers.
The Licensee acknowledges that other artists may legally release different songs using the same Beat.

12. Future Exclusive Sale

If exclusive rights to the Beat are sold after this Agreement has taken effect, this License remains valid.
The Licensee may continue using, distributing and monetizing the New Song according to the terms of this Agreement.

13. Samples and Third-Party Material

Where the Beat contains third-party material requiring clearance, the Licensee is responsible for obtaining any additional clearance required for the Licensee’s intended use unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The Licensor will disclose known third-party clearance requirements where reasonably possible.

14. Term

This License is valid in perpetuity, provided the Licensee complies with this Agreement.
No renewal payment is required.

15. Breach

If the Licensee materially breaches this Agreement, the Licensor may provide written notice and, where the breach can reasonably be corrected, allow 30 days to cure the violation.
If the breach is not corrected within that period, the Licensor may terminate the License and pursue available remedies.

16. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protection laws applicable to the Licensee.

17. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the applicable WooCommerce order confirmation, constitutes the complete agreement between the Licensor and Licensee regarding the licensed Beat.
If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain effective.

Trackout Unlimited

WAV, MP3, Trackout
License Terms

Unlimited License Agreement

This Unlimited License Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on [Purchase Date] between Thomas Hodek, professionally known as Tellingbeatzz (“Licensor”) and [Customer Full Name] (“Licensee”).
The Licensee has purchased an Trackout Unlimited License for the instrumental titled “[Beat Title]” (“Beat”) for a license fee of [Purchase Price] under Order #[Order Number].
Upon successful payment, this Agreement becomes effective immediately and is delivered electronically together with the licensed Beat files.

1. Grant of License

The Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive, worldwide, non-transferable and perpetual license to use the Beat to create and commercially exploit one or more new songs incorporating the Beat (“New Song”).
The Licensee may add vocals, lyrics, melodies, instrumentation, arrangements and other original contributions to the Beat.
The Beat itself remains the intellectual property of the Licensor and is not sold or transferred to the Licensee.

2. Unlimited Commercial Use

The Licensee may commercially release and use the New Song without limits on:
  • digital or physical distribution
  • sales
  • audio streams
  • monetized video streams
  • music videos
  • live or paid performances
  • radio and online broadcasts
  • social media content
  • albums, EPs, mixtapes and singles
There are no limits on streams, sales, downloads, views or performances generated by the New Song.

3. Master Recording and Revenue

The Licensee may create and commercially exploit a new master recording incorporating the Beat (“Master Recording”).
The Licensee retains the revenue generated directly from exploitation of the Master Recording, including streaming, digital distribution and physical sales, subject to any publishing, mechanical, performance or other composition-based royalties attributable to the Licensor’s share of the underlying composition.
The Licensor does not acquire ownership of the Licensee’s original lyrics, vocals or other independently created contributions.

4. Ownership

The Licensor retains all rights, title and interest in the original Beat, including the applicable copyright interests in the musical composition and sound recording.
This Agreement does not transfer ownership or copyright in the Beat to the Licensee.
The Licensee may protect or register their own original contributions to the New Song but may not claim sole ownership or authorship of the underlying Beat.

5. Publishing and Songwriting

For each New Song created under this Agreement, the underlying composition shall be divided as follows:
Licensee: 50%
Licensor: 50%
The Licensee agrees to properly identify the Licensor’s share when registering the New Song with a Performing Rights Organization, publisher, publishing administrator or other rights-management organization.
Licensor PRO Information:
Writer / Composer: Thomas Hodek
Producer Name: Tellingbeatzz
PRO: GEMA (Germany)
IPI / CAE: 716014087
Publishing Administrator: BeatStars Publishing Worldwide

6. Credit

Where credits are customarily provided, the Licensee agrees to credit the Producer as:
Produced by Tellingbeatzz
or
Beat by Tellingbeatzz
If additional featured-vocalist or hook credits are supplied with the Beat, those credits must also be included where reasonably applicable.

7. Content ID

Because the Beat may be licensed non-exclusively to multiple artists, the Licensee may not register the Beat or any New Song containing the Beat with YouTube Content ID or any similar automated copyright-claiming or fingerprinting system without prior written permission from the Licensor.
The Licensor reserves the right to register and administer the Beat through Content ID or similar systems.
If the Licensee receives a claim relating to a valid licensed use, proof of purchase may be submitted for review and release where appropriate.

8. Synchronization

The Licensee may synchronize the New Song with:
  • music videos
  • YouTube videos
  • social media content
  • podcasts
  • online promotional content
  • independent films and video projects
Major third-party commercial synchronization uses, including national advertising campaigns, television productions, feature films, major video games or comparable commercial projects, require prior written approval from the Licensor.

9. Prohibited Uses

The Licensee may not:
  1. resell, redistribute or sublicense the Beat in its original or substantially similar instrumental form;
  2. upload or distribute the Beat as a standalone instrumental under the Licensee’s name;
  3. include the Beat in beat packs, sample packs, loop libraries, sound libraries or production libraries;
  4. claim authorship or ownership of the original Beat;
  5. register the Beat or New Song with Content ID without permission;
  6. transfer this License to another person or entity without written consent;
  7. share the Beat files with third parties except persons directly involved in producing, recording, mixing, mastering or distributing the New Song.

10. Files Included

The files delivered depend on the license purchased:
MP3 Unlimited: MP3
WAV Unlimited: MP3 + WAV
Trackout Unlimited: MP3 + WAV + available tracked-out stems
The file format supplied does not change the commercial usage rights granted under this Agreement.

11. Non-Exclusive License

This is a non-exclusive license.
The Licensor may continue licensing or selling the same Beat to other customers.
The Licensee acknowledges that other artists may legally release different songs using the same Beat.

12. Future Exclusive Sale

If exclusive rights to the Beat are sold after this Agreement has taken effect, this License remains valid.
The Licensee may continue using, distributing and monetizing the New Song according to the terms of this Agreement.

13. Samples and Third-Party Material

Where the Beat contains third-party material requiring clearance, the Licensee is responsible for obtaining any additional clearance required for the Licensee’s intended use unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The Licensor will disclose known third-party clearance requirements where reasonably possible.

14. Term

This License is valid in perpetuity, provided the Licensee complies with this Agreement.
No renewal payment is required.

15. Breach

If the Licensee materially breaches this Agreement, the Licensor may provide written notice and, where the breach can reasonably be corrected, allow 30 days to cure the violation.
If the breach is not corrected within that period, the Licensor may terminate the License and pursue available remedies.

16. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protection laws applicable to the Licensee.

17. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the applicable WooCommerce order confirmation, constitutes the complete agreement between the Licensor and Licensee regarding the licensed Beat.
If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain effective.

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