Learn how to avoid the most common mistakes artists make when buying beats — so you save money, protect your music, and level up your sound from day one.

Introduction: If You’re a New Rapper, Read This First

Buying beats is one of the first real business decisions every artist makes.
But most new rappers don’t actually know how beat licensing works — so they end up:

Getting copyright issues
Losing monetization
Picking the wrong license
Paying too much
Or paying twice

I produced songs that hit #1 on Slovakia Billboard Charts, worked with artists worldwide, and built a catalog of mix-ready, professionally produced beats on my website — so I see these mistakes every day.

This guide fixes all of them.

Let’s go through the 5 biggest mistakes new rappers make when buying beats — and how you can avoid them instantly.

1. Buying the Wrong License (or Not Knowing What a License Is)

Most new artists don’t realize that buying a beat is not the same as owning it.
You’re buying a license — and each license has different rights.

On my website, you can choose from:

WAV Lease

For beginners
Best for first releases
100,000 total streams
1 music video
No Content ID
100% royalties to the artist

Unlimited Lease

For serious artists with marketing or fanbase
Unlimited streams
Unlimited music videos
25% Publishing / 5% Master to producer
No Content ID
Long-term safe option without going Exclusive

Exclusive License

Only one artist can use the beat
Unlimited everything
25% Publishing / 5% Master
Content ID allowed
Best for labels, albums, or long-term ownership

The mistake:
New artists often buy the cheapest license without reading what it allows.

The fix:
Pick the license that fits your release plan and growth.
On my website, every license has a clear comparison so you instantly see what you need.

2. Ignoring Stream Limits and Getting Copyright Problems

This is one of the most common problems.

A rapper buys a WAV Lease…
Their song blows up…
The streams go over the limit…
And suddenly there’s:

Claims
Takedowns
Demonetization
Forced upgrades

If you release a song with 100k+ potential streams, you should NEVER use a starter license.

Pro tip:
If you know you’ll be pushing a song with TikTok promo, playlisting, or ads — start with Unlimited.

3. Not Understanding Content ID (and Accidentally Causing Conflicts)

Here’s the truth:

Most distributors like DistroKid automatically place your song into Content ID if you don’t disable it.

This causes problems unless you have Exclusive Rights.

If you use a WAV or Unlimited Lease, Content ID is not allowed.
If you leave it enabled, you may:

Block other artists
Get your release removed
Flag the beat as YOUR production (which is illegal)
Lose the right to monetize

Fix:
Before releasing, always disable Content ID unless you purchased Exclusive.

I also created a full tutorial called
“How to Disable Content ID in DistroKid”
— you’ll find it on my blog.

4. Overpaying Because You Didn’t Use a Bulk Deal

A lot of new rappers buy 1 beat at a time…
And spend way more than they need to.

On my website, you can get:

🔥 Bulk Deal: Buy 2 Beats, Get 1 Free

🔥 Or Buy 3 Beats, Get 2 Free

This is one of the best tricks to:

Build a strong, consistent sound
Prepare a whole EP or album
Save money
Release more music, faster

Most successful artists buy in bundles — not one at a time.

5. Not Creating an Account (and Losing Rewards & Loyalty Benefits)

This is a mistake almost every new rapper makes.

On my website, when you create a free account, you get access to:

⭐ Rewards Points & Loyalty Program

Earn points for every purchase
Use them as discounts on future beats
Unlock exclusive offers
Get early access to drops

If you buy beats without an account, you miss out on all the free rewards.

And if you buy often, these points save you a LOT of money long-term.

Bonus Mistake: Buying Low-Quality Beats From Unknown Sources

This one is huge.

A song is only as strong as the beat behind it.

On my website, all beats are:

Mix-ready
Drag-and-drop ready
Professionally produced
Industry-standard WAV or STEMS
Created by a producer with Billboard #1 and multi-platinum credits

A strong beat makes your song instantly sound more professional — and helps you stand out from the 100,000 new tracks uploaded daily.

Conclusion: Start Buying Beats the Smart Way

If you want to grow as an artist, avoid these 5 mistakes:

Choose the right license
Understand stream limits
Disable Content ID unless you own the beat
Save money with bulk deals
Use your rewards & loyalty points
(Bonus) Only use high-quality, mix-ready beats

If you want professional, industry-ready production, check out my beat store — built for artists who want to release high-quality music without problems.