Why Hip-hop Artist Should Purchase Beats

Have you found a beat that you feel an incredible connection to? Do you already have the catchy hook or the perfect first verse for the beat? At this point, you are likely to make one of three decisions. You will either lease the beat, buy the beat, or steal the beat. We strongly recommend that you do not steal the beat as many uninformed artists have.

 

The Importance of Having Full Clearance

The importance of having full authorization to use a beat commercially is pretty clear. The consequences of using someone’s beat without clearance are plenty. You can be sued for large sums of money if it has been confirmed that you have used someone else’s beat without clearance.

By buying the exclusive rights to a beat, you have to be concerned about potential lawsuits. There have been many embarrassing moments in history where individuals have used either beats or sample without proper clearance. Don’t make the same mistake.

There has been a recent rise in beat leasing. In light of this trend, you may be wondering if you should buy the beat you like or lease it. Let’s take a look at the difference.

 

Leasing vs Buying

Leasing beats has become a popular practice in the music industry because it benefits both the rapper and the producer. One of the major benefits of leasing is that it is less expensive than buying. The typical price for leasing a beat online ranges from $15 to $35. This means you will be saving from the beginning.

The standard lease agreement will permit you to sell as many as 2,000 copies before renewal. When you lease a beat, you will have the opportunity to buy the exclusive rights to the beat at any time.

Overall, leasing exposes you to less risk because if the song does not become successful, you can simply end the agreement. If you had purchased the beat and the song does not make an impact, all that money would be lost.

Final Words 

Not having the clearance to use a song commercially can really hurt your career in the long run. Being found guilty of copyright infringement can really drain your finances. Learn from Pharrell and Robin Thicke’s experience. They were found guilty of copyright infringement with their song Blurred Lines. They had to pay $7.4 million to the Gaye family in damages.

Stealing beats goes beyond dollars and cents. When you steal beats, it undermines the art that Hip Hop is. It has a negative impact on the music industry on a whole. Choose to build your music career with integrity.