BeatStars Podcast
The BeatStars Podcast is a music marketing podcast created to help independent music creators further their careers online. All episodes are jam-packed with interviews from successful musicians, music experts, entrepreneurs, & more! Dive into new releases every Monday & Friday.
Tue, January 21, 2025
BeatStars Success Academy: Pieper Beats
GET PIEPER BEATS' BEATS TODAY: https://bit.ly/40COmk9 In this episode of Success Academy, we dive into the inspiring journey of Pieper, a music producer who turned his small-town beginnings into big-time success. Struggling to make it in a place without a thriving music scene? Pieper shares how platforms like BeatStars and YouTube helped him build a thriving career online. Learn about Pieper’s secrets to standing out online and finding his niche, why email marketing is a must for protecting and growing your business, and the story behind his first big placement with Diego Gonzalez. FOLLOW PIEPER BEATS ON SOCIAL: Pieper Beats’ IG: https://bit.ly/42u54Dw Pieper Beats’ YT l: https://bit.ly/3PJyQwD UPLOAD YOUR BEATS TODAY: BeatStars Website: https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l BeatStars Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI Timestamps 0:22 – How to know if your beats are ready to sell 0:55 – The best way to value your music 2:03 – Creating a proper marketing approach 3:24 – The feeling of making his first sale 3:59 – Creating a unique brand 4:50 – Using email marketing for audience retention 5:11 – Finding your niche 6:00 – Navigating music publishing 6:52 – How to negotiate 7:22 – Learning from mistakes
S1 E2 · Tue, December 17, 2024
BeatStars Success: RicoRunDat
When RicoRunDat sold his first beat on BeatStars for just $7.50 in high school, he realized his passion could turn into a career. Now a full-time producer at 21, Rico shares his journey of success, from learning financial lessons after splurging on $1,000 sneakers to mastering branding with a minimalist approach. He’s built a strong network that’s landed placements with major artists like Lil Durk while adapting to changing trends in the industry. Rico’s story proves that consistency, adaptability, and staying true to your vision are the keys to thriving in the music business. READ THE ARTICLE: https://bit.ly/3OWz6rM UPLOAD YOUR BEATS TODAY: BeatStars Website: https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l BeatStars Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI FOLLOW RICORUNDAT: Rico's Beat Store: https://bit.ly/3W0WnwP Rico's Instagram: https://bit.ly/41zLA08
S1 E1 · Tue, November 26, 2024
BeatStars Success Academy: Eeryskies
From accidental beginnings to a thriving music career, 23-year-old producer Eeryskies shares his journey of turning a temporary hobby into a full-time business. In this episode, he opens up about his methodical approach to consistency, branding, and relationship-building. Learn how he scaled his beat sales through platforms like BeatStars, embraced video production as a creative outlet, and navigated challenges like reinventing his sound and understanding publishing. Eeryskies’ story is a testament to persistence, adaptability, and the importance of authenticity in building a sustainable career in the music industry. Sign up for BeatStars now and setup your beat store: https://www.beatstars.com/studio Follow eeryskies: https://www.beatstars.com/eeryskies https://www.instagram.com/eeryskies/
Fri, April 01, 2022
How I Optimize YouTube For SEO - Chu
Music producer Chu talks with DJ Pain 1 about how he best optimizes his YouTube channel & videos for SEO. Listen now! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, March 28, 2022
How Sticking To A Schedule Made Beat Making Easy - LifeStyleDidIt
LifeStyleDidIt chats with DJ Pain 1 about how having a set schedule allowed him to dedicate more time to beat making. Listen now! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, March 25, 2022
Buy My Beat Friday With Abe Batshon
Our founder & CEO Abe Batshon sits down to listen & buy some of the best beats coming out of BeatStars. Tune in to hear what he's digging! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, March 21, 2022
What It Takes To Make It BIG - Byg Byrd
Byg Byrd sits down with DJ Pain 1 to discuss what it took for him to make it big as a music producer. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, March 18, 2022
Marketing Tools Donnie & Kevin Katana Use To Sell Beats
Donnie & Kevin Katana chat about their favorite marketing tools they use for promoting their beats on BeatStars. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, March 14, 2022
Do Engagement Groups Work for Producers? - BubbaGotBeatz
BubbaGotBeatz chats about what engagement groups are & why they can work for music producers! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, March 11, 2022
I Quit My Job To Make 6 Figures Selling Beats - Othello
Othello chats with DJ Pain 1 about how he was able to quit his job to make a 6 figure income selling beats. Listen to learn more! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, March 07, 2022
Biggest Mistake A Music Producer Can Make - Homage
Homage talks about what mistakes not to make as a music producer, being true to yourself to succeed, & more! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, March 04, 2022
Using TikTok To Grow Your Music Career - Sisi Gospodinov
Virgin Music’s Digital Marketing & Partnerships Manager, Sisi Gospodinov, discusses how to grow your music career through TikTok. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, February 25, 2022
Why I Signed A Publishing Deal - ThisisBiggz & Mili$ha
ThisisBiggz & Mili$ha chat about how they made publishing deals work for them. Dive in to learn more! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, February 21, 2022
Karl Fowlkes & Othello Talk About The Legal Side Of Music Production
Karl Fowlkes & Othello discuss all the ins & outs of why you need to know the legal side of music production. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, February 18, 2022
GC & Jtraxx Talk About How BeatStars Shaped Their Producing Careers
GC & Jtraxx break down how BeatStars helped them both grow their music careers on a professional level. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, February 14, 2022
How To Get Your Beats On TV
Explore the world of sync licensing while learning how to get your beats on TV like recording artist Lucien Parker did! Also featuring special guest & recording artist, Jaelynn. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, February 11, 2022
Tips For Increasing Beat Sales On BeatStars With Dylan Graham
Gain the best tips for increasing beats sales online from one of the best music producers in the game, Dylan Graham. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, February 07, 2022
How To Invest Your Time As A Music Producer
Learn how to invest your time as a music producer with MEC guest, Busy Works Beats! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, February 04, 2022
Sync Licensing: How To Get Your Music On TV & Film
Industry A&Rs Amp Live and Brian Browne explain the process of getting your music into TV and Hollywood films. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, January 31, 2022
DatBoiDJ & Nosalez Give Tips For Selling Beats On BeatStars
Learn about tips & tricks you could be using to sell more beats on BeatStars from some of our most talented BeatStars Publishing clients, DatBoiDJ & Nosalez! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, January 28, 2022
A&R Will Skalmoski Explains Publishing Deals For Producers
Learn everything you need to know about pub deals from Sony Music Publishing A&R Will Skalmoski in an in-depth interview with DJ Pain 1. Also featuring music producer Callan. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, January 24, 2022
How To Reach Out To Clients As A Producer
Learn all about how to respectfully reach out to potential clients from some of the best producers in the business, Space Jammin & Tecknowledgy! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, January 21, 2022
The 72 Hour Rule For Music Producer Motivation
Learn more about what !llmind does to stay motivated & innovative in the music industry! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, January 17, 2022
Producer Tips And Tricks For Selling More Beats
Tune in for some tips and tricks on selling beats from BeatStars Publishing member, Wonderboy! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, January 14, 2022
How Music Producers Go Viral On TikTok
Learn about TikTok from one of the best in the business, Biddl3, with over 1.5M followers on TikTok, and 13.4M likes. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, January 10, 2022
Best Practices For Selling Beats Online
Learn some of the best practices for selling your beats online from MaxxBeats & Versa! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, January 07, 2022
How Often Should I Post Beats
Learn the best beat selling practices from our talented BeatStars Publishing clients Kontrabandz & P.R Beats. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, January 03, 2022
Recording Engineer Young Guru On Working On Jay-Z's 4:44
Legendary recording engineer Young Guru talks about working with Jay-Z & gives advice on recording for major artists. Also featuring special guest Jus The Engineer. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, December 31, 2021
Beginner Music Marketing Tips & Producer Advice
Turn up the volume as Beat Demons drops some gems on beginner music marketing tips, tricks, & advice for producers starting off. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, December 27, 2021
How Many Sounds Should You Use In A Beat
DJ Pain 1 answers the commonly asked question, how many sounds should you use in a beat on the MEC show! Listen to his perspective on beat making & sounds usage. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, December 24, 2021
How To Get My Music On Netflix
Learn how to get your music used in a Netflix show & why networking is so important with Glenn MacRae & your host Damien Ritter! Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Mon, December 20, 2021
How To Grow Your YouTube Channel As A Producer
Learn how to grow your following on YouTube & drive traffic back to BeatStars for beat sales from one of the most well known producers out there, BENJII YANG. Also featuring special guests AngelLaCienca Beats & TIMMYDAHITMAN. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Fri, December 10, 2021
How I Got Started Selling Beats On BeatStars
Learn how top selling producer OUHBOY started his beat selling journey on BeatStars. Giving us the scoop on the do's & don'ts when first starting off. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Wed, September 25, 2019
How to Grow a Following with Simon Servida
Simon Servida explains how he grew his following, why he started rapping to his own beats and how he uses Beatstars to sell sound kits. Join BeatStars: https://bit.ly/3vCR61R
Thu, September 19, 2019
Quitting Your Job to Sell Beats with GC Beats
GC beats talks quitting his job to sell beats, why simple beats sell more and why he changed his beat video visualizers in this exclusive interview.
Thu, August 29, 2019
Producer Networking Mistakes and Tips from Leauxfi
LeauxFi talks designing sample kits, networking with producers and building a team in this Beatstars exclusive.
Tue, July 30, 2019
Producers Should Get 50% of Publishing Says Music Lawyer Cassandra Spangler
Music attorney Cassandra Spangler explains the legal side of the beat making business, talks publishing percentages and more in this exclusive interview.
Tue, June 25, 2019
WyshMaster Talks Licensing, Publishing Splits and More.
Grammy nominated producer Wysh talks music business for producers, including publishing splits, synch licensing and more-- a must listen!
Thu, June 20, 2019
Polo G "Pop Out" Producer JD on the Track Talks Paying for Collabs, Publishing Deals and More.
JD on the Track talks producing the hit single Pop Out for Polo G, how he paid for his first ever placement and his newest publishing deal in this exclusive Beatstars interview.
Sun, March 10, 2019
Shok Talks Producing for DMX, Getting Signed, Joining Beatstars
DJ Shok, producer of Hip-Hop classics including DMX's "Slippin," gets honest about the music business and explains why he is licensing beats online through Beatstars.
Wed, February 13, 2019
J Grooves Talks YouTube Keywords and Type Beats
Producer J Grooves talks finding a niche in the online production space, keyword ranking, type beats and the colors of sounds in this exclusive Beatstars interview.
Tue, February 12, 2019
Statik Selektah Starts Selling Beats Online
Legendary producer and DJ Statik Selektah talks joining beatstars, branding, sample clearance and marketing in this exclusive interview.
Mon, November 19, 2018
Breana Marin Talks Opportunities For Singers Songwriters On Beatstars
Singer, Songwriter & #BeatStars member #BreanaMarin talks the opportunities on BeatStars for singers and songwriters. She also touches on publishing deals, how she got started on BeatStars + much more in this exclusive interview with #DJPain1.
Mon, November 19, 2018
Young Forever Talks Producing Flipp Dinero's "Leave Me Alone"
Flipp Dinero's "Leave My Alone" started as a YouTube beat, uploaded by Young Forever. Watch him explain how Flipp Dinero bought the beat, how he has made a living by leasing beats online and what his beat marketing strategies are in this Beatstars.com exclusive interview.
Mon, September 24, 2018
An Interview With 21 Savage's Manager Kei Henderson
Ogden Payne sat down with 21 Savage's manager & President of "Since The 80s," Kei Henderson, as part of the "For The Students Tour" at the University of Maryland. Kei explains how she got into the music industry, managing artists and how she met #21Savage
Tue, September 11, 2018
J Reid Talks Producing "Chun Li" for Nicki Minaj, Publishing Deals and Selling Beats Online
Wonder how producers get placements with major artists? Wonder why producers are reluctant to sign publishing deals? Every producer's story is different and J Reid, who just went platinum producing for Nicki Minaj, has a hell of a story, in this Beatstars exclusive interview.
Mon, August 27, 2018
Taylor King Talks Making $20,000 a Month off Beats, More!
Taylor King, a top selling producer, talks making thousands of dollars off of beats, selling beats to labels and how "type beats" are changing the music industry.
Thu, March 29, 2018
Koncept P Talks Tekashi 6ix 9ine, Selling Beats on YouTube, Going Gold!
Koncept P Talks Tekashi 6ix 9ine discovering his beats on YouTube, selling the beat for "Kooda" for $700 before Tekashi was famous, his strategy for marketing his beats, and his favorite VSTs.
Mon, March 12, 2018
WizKhalifa's producer E. Dan explains how record labels avoid paying producers + more
E Dan, the producer and engineer who discovered Wiz Khalifa, talks remixes, label tactics, placements and more in this extremely honest interview.
Thu, March 08, 2018
Kato talks Funk Volume lessons, making $10k in a month after eviction, more
Kato on the Track explains how he and Jarren Benton signed to Funk Volume, learning how to make money as a producer, going from homeless to making $10,000 off beats in a single month in this exclusive interview.
Tue, January 30, 2018
DJ Pain 1 Talks To DreamLifeBeats About Selling Beats Online + Working With Kevin Gates
http://www.beatstars.com - Exclusive! DJ Pain 1 talks to DreamLifeBeats about his online beat selling business, Kevin Gates placement + much more. https://dreamlifebeats.beatstars.com https://www.facebook.com/DreamLifeBea... https://twitter.com/DreamLifeBeats https://www.instagram.com/dreamlifebeats https://www.youtube.com/dreamlifebeats http://www.twitter.com/beatstars http://www.facebook.com/beatstars http://www.instagram.com/beatstars http://www.soundcloud.com/beatstars http://www.twitter.com/djpain1 http://www.facebook.com/djpainone http://www.instagram.com/djpain1 http://www.soundcloud.com/djpain1
Wed, July 13, 2016
KaCe The Producer Talks Unlimited Product Supply For Producers, Tap Emotion In Making Music
In This Podcast, You'll Learn: - The power in being a beatmaker that can create an unlimited amount of product for sale - How being real and vulnerable on social media can connect you closer to fans - How to channel positive vibes to create uplifting music artists will gravitate to - How utilizing all the tools on the internet can expand your career online Connect with KaCe here: http://www.beatstars.com/kacetheproducer
Wed, June 22, 2016
Cam Taylor Discusses Business Etiquette And How Not To Pigeon Hole Yourself With Creating Music
In this Podcast, you will learn: - How to provide great customer service for your beat selling business - How to discover new sub-genres of music that can help influence and differentiate your sound - How working with artists in the studio can help elevate your craft - How utilizing all of BeatStars technology can work greatly to your advantage Connect with Cam Taylor here: http://www.beatstars.com/camtaylorproductions
Wed, June 15, 2016
Kevin K Beats Talks Marketing Beats On YouTube & Juggling School And Selling Beats
In this Podcast you will learn: - How to juggle being an online entrepreneur and attending University - How putting your beats up on YouTube can drive sales - How by creating your own signature choruses for your beats it makes your catalog distinct - How developing strong friendships and partnerships in music make the journey worth it Connect with Kevin K Beats: http://www.beatstars.com/kevinkbeats
Wed, June 08, 2016
"Just Enough Rhythm" Explains How Important It Is For Your Beats To Be Professionally Mixed
In this podcast, you'll learn: - How to make your beats convey a story for the listener - The importance of getting your music professionally mixed before selling your tracks - It is never too late to begin the journey of selling music online - Understanding music theory and growing your sound Connect with Just Enough Rhythm: http://www.beatstars.com/justenoughrhythm
Wed, June 01, 2016
The Legion Discusses Mixing Mistah Fab's Album & How To Engage Your Customers With Email
In this episode, you'll learn: - How The Legion built their online beat selling business in just a short few months - How transitioning from traditional in-studio producer to selling online can help you create higher quality music - How building a team of writers, vocalists, and musicians can help make your music stand out online - How the process was to engineer a big artist like Mistah Fab's album Connect with Gabe here: http://www.beatstars.com/thisisthelegion
Wed, May 25, 2016
Mike Downey Breaks Down Why You Might Need A Manager And How To Land TV/Film Placements
In this episode, you'll learn: - what a music manager looks for in style of music - why it might be a good idea to work with a music manager to represent your music early in your career - how to organize your tracks to properly pitch your music for TV/Film licensing - what is the best etiquette when approaching TV/Film music supervisors Connect with Mike: http://www.beatstars.com/soundsaves
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