You as an artist have multiple paths to go when looking to buy beats. You can go to Soundclick.com and see the top 10 on the chart. You can google and see what comes up. You can go to Rocbattle.com and check out the top producers and watch some battles. You can even go to MyFlashStore.com to search for beats. But there is something you will soon learn about all these different sites. They are either very low priced or available for free download out of the box with a simple tag at the beginning.
Why buy or lease instrumentals when you can get them for free?
That’s a perfectly legitimate question to ask yourself as a rapper or singer. Plus, most of these producers are doing the exact same beat, whether it’s a Lex Luger dirty southern knockoff or a Drake beat knockoff. Add that with the quality of their production and the question is why invest in these? First of all, let me explain that you are not looking for the gems in the right places. If you want quality and originality, you may have to dig a little deeper. If you’re looking to establish that all-important relationship between artist and producer, you’re going to have to look even further for that.
With all of that terrible news out of the way, let me emphasize the good news!
The good news is that there are producers who love working with you, the artists. They have their own style and want to be known for more than just a copycat producer. They respect and appreciate the rappers and singers who come and do business with them. They don’t even care about the business, it’s about making great music!
Why should you buy from these producers? The answer is simple, when you rent a beat or buy it exclusively, you are not just buying something. This is not comparable to buying the latest Jordans or going to the club. These beats can change your life! It is an investment not only in the producer who makes them but more importantly in you! You are the ones who complete the canvas from the base of the producer. The finished track could be the one that grabs you and takes you to heights you never dreamed of!
Think about this for a minute; if you were a mechanic working on cars you need to invest in a garage, tools, an office, etc. Without these things you cannot run your business! The same with a plumber or any other profession. You can’t just skate cheap to success. People who do that tend not to last very long because they never really believe in themselves. Artists who truly believe in themselves have no problem buying beats because they know what it stands for.