A type beat is an instrumental made in the style of a well-known artist and named after that artist so people can find it, for example "The Weeknd type beat". The artist has nothing to do with the beat; the name only describes the sound. You can release your own song on a type beat once you license it from the producer.
Key takeaways
- "Type beat" means "a beat in the style of", not "a beat made by" or "approved by" the artist.
- Producers use artist names because that is what artists search for.
- A type beat is original music; it doesn't contain the artist's songs.
- You need a license to release a song on it, like any other beat.
- Don't use the artist's name to promote your own release.
What does "type beat" mean?
"Type beat" is a label producers use to describe a style. A "Dua Lipa type beat" is a new instrumental with the kind of sound you would hear on a Dua Lipa record: the tempo, drums, synths and mood. It is a shortcut that tells a singer or rapper in one phrase what the beat will sound like.
Why producers name beats after artists
Artists looking for a sound search for it by the artist they love. On our own YouTube channel, searches like "pop type beat" and "country type beat" brought in thousands of views over the past year. Naming a beat after a style is how artists find it, on YouTube and in beat stores alike.
Can you use a type beat for your own song?
Yes. Once you license the beat, you can write, record and release your own song on it within your license terms. The artist in the name has no claim on your song, because the beat is original music by the producer. Just don't title or market your release as if that artist were involved. Read how beat leasing works to see what a license allows.
Type beat lease vs exclusive vs custom beat
| Type beat lease | Exclusive rights | Custom beat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who else can use the beat | Other artists can license it too | Only you | Made for you |
| Price | From $49.99 | Contact us | Contact us for a quote |
| Speed | Download right after checkout | Agreed with the producer | Agreed with the producer |
| Best for | Most releases | A song you want to own the beat for | A specific sound or project |
Compare the lease options on our licensing page, or see our services for custom production.
Example: Delorean is an 80s pop type beat in a The Weeknd style, at 155 BPM in E minor. The name tells a singer to expect retro synths and driving drums. Their song on it is their own, and the credit goes to the producer: "Produced by BigBadBeats". More beats in this style are in our The Weeknd type beats collection.
FAQ
Is it legal to use a type beat?
Yes, when you license it from the producer who made it. The license is what lets you release your song.
Does a type beat use the artist's music?
No. A type beat is new, original music written by the producer. Only the style is inspired by the artist.
Can I get a copyright claim on a type beat?
Our beats are registered with Content ID, so YouTube may recognize the beat in your video. That is expected. Don't register the beat or your song with Content ID yourself.
Where can I find type beats for singers?
Browse our pop type beats or read beats for singing for tips on picking one that fits your voice.
Artist names are used only to describe a musical style. BigBadBeats is not affiliated with these artists, and they did not make or endorse these beats.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Your license agreement is what governs your purchase.