How to release a beat tape (Spotify,Apple Music Etc.) [DistroKid]

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  • @LDreTheGiant
    @LDreTheGiant  4 роки тому +37

    Skip to 7:14 if you only need help learning how to upload to DistroKid 👍🏾

  • @britfoxstudios2493
    @britfoxstudios2493 4 роки тому +19

    "Let me just change out something real quick" - "So that actually took ALL DAY!" 😭😭 no truer words have been spoken by producers

  • @palios
    @palios 4 роки тому +93

    This timing is so eerie... I just finished submitting my first two songs on distrokid. You're an inspiration man.

    • @LDreTheGiant
      @LDreTheGiant  4 роки тому +10

      Let's goooooo

    • @njhbeats
      @njhbeats 4 роки тому +5

      Same! Haha

    • @finestylerecords852
      @finestylerecords852 4 роки тому +2

      Follow me on Spotify @finestyle if you love beats

    • @mistaosot3nda
      @mistaosot3nda 2 роки тому

      Good sh~t. Bro. 🙏🏾I'm trying to post my first 3 beats on beatstars before this month is up. I can't wait!🤘🏾🤘🏾

  • @prodyouleeseas
    @prodyouleeseas 4 роки тому +31

    damn this brings me back to 2014 when i first started producing and released the worst beat tape ever lmfao. Now that i've evolved, definitely going to revisit this. appreciate the content!

    • @LDreTheGiant
      @LDreTheGiant  4 роки тому +4

      Haha I feel that I definitely deleted a bunch of tracks from 2015 😂

  • @DJChaseTV
    @DJChaseTV 3 роки тому +4

    this is real talks, i started out doing beat tapes in 2017 best decision i ever made.

  • @LoopnMix
    @LoopnMix 4 роки тому +7

    The last few days I was thinking about this whole process, the how to and started selecting some potential videos to watch then you post this video with all my questions answered..There are no coincidences! Thanks so much!

  • @kamilnavarro4094
    @kamilnavarro4094 4 роки тому +20

    Really helpful. Artwork video definitely

  • @whoisevan9250
    @whoisevan9250 3 роки тому +3

    this is gonna get me prepared because i’m gonna start releasing things this summer

  • @whoistaryn
    @whoistaryn 4 роки тому +10

    Just a friendly reminder that you’re the Goat 🔥 Thank You for the video L. Dre

  • @gusblacio
    @gusblacio 4 роки тому +4

    I just released my first ep and watching this keeps me motivated, thanks for the inpiration and the vibes.

  • @LelandHasGames
    @LelandHasGames 2 роки тому +4

    I have learned so damn much from your channel. I've been producing music for 15 years. I only just recently got into releasing and monetizing my stuff.

  • @kubita-thecall8795
    @kubita-thecall8795 Рік тому

    L.Dre bro thanks for sharing these insightful tips. Following from Swaziland 🇸🇿❤️🙏🎶🎹. I am learning big time. In my 42 yrs, I have decided to pursue hip hop gospel. Thanks a million times. You king

  • @AudioGAWD
    @AudioGAWD 4 роки тому +11

    I've been uploading 10 tracks at time because it just seemed like a good number. I had no idea 10 tracks was the minimum to be considered an album on Apple Music

  • @darkoxpanic
    @darkoxpanic 4 роки тому +14

    Awesome! This was really helpful man. Can you do a video on how to pitch spotify playlists?

  • @LucidSoundz
    @LucidSoundz 4 роки тому +23

    Man I been missing out on this. Thank you!!

    • @justduit1879
      @justduit1879 4 роки тому +1

      Distrokid does not work with UMA companies (the largest music services in Russia), and this is considered the entire Russian audience.you can't use Russian letters to name tracks on Distrokid... This is generally stupid shit, discrimination against the Russian audience, which is much more active and more than other European countries. I do not advise anyone to Distrokid, you just lose a huge part of people.

    • @mohammadsamir7110
      @mohammadsamir7110 3 роки тому

      i guess Im asking the wrong place but does anyone know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account?
      I somehow lost the password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me

    • @lorenzoanthony6807
      @lorenzoanthony6807 3 роки тому

      @Mohammad Samir instablaster ;)

    • @HOLLASOUNDS
      @HOLLASOUNDS 3 роки тому

      @@justduit1879 Russia is literally like it's own continent and while it's got a huge population I highly doubt they wana liston to and buy American or British music.

    • @odenewilliamsodemuzik6328
      @odenewilliamsodemuzik6328 2 роки тому

      Facts me too

  • @iamstwest
    @iamstwest Рік тому +1

    Dope video. Thanks brotha 🤟

  • @ZachEllerbrook
    @ZachEllerbrook 4 роки тому

    Had this on my Watch Later list and I am not taking it down! Was talking with a mentor of mine and the idea to put together a beat tape through the rest of this month (I'll drop the story if/when I make my self-deadline), and just happened to come across this video. If that's fate or Big Brother, I don't care. I love inspiring non-flashy shit, and that's you. I'll definitely reach out at some point next month WHEN it's ready to rock.

  • @MarVal1220
    @MarVal1220 4 роки тому +3

    This couldn’t have been better timing! Keep doing what you’re doing bro you’re inspiring.

  • @GoldsHouseMusic
    @GoldsHouseMusic 3 роки тому +1

    Brooo, I was thinking about it for a long time and this video just motivated me to finally do my 1st beat album and release it on all platforms, thanks!

  • @SUFFDELE
    @SUFFDELE Рік тому

    Salute! You went crazy on the “Mortified” joint.. also thanks for sharing this video!

  • @isaidwhatisaid4933
    @isaidwhatisaid4933 3 роки тому

    Bro you bout to change my life .. Preciate this video . Now it’s time for me to learn how to mix lofi beat

  • @polofs9
    @polofs9 3 роки тому +3

    My song is already in spotify🥵🥵 love from spain ✈️

  • @casswithteeth
    @casswithteeth 2 роки тому

    So dope. Gracias for that smooth explanation. Very helpful.

  • @jadonlowe
    @jadonlowe 3 роки тому

    I got over 600 something beats in my files. I needed this video🔥🔥

  • @bashali7245
    @bashali7245 2 роки тому

    Thanks L. Dre I just uploaded my 1st trap beat to distrokid and needed to know how to upload an album and this video helped me a lot. Love your music keep vibing ✌🏾

  • @HRMS
    @HRMS 4 роки тому +4

    My 2nd ever beat tape coming soon in may thru distrokid as well!

  • @joshhoe
    @joshhoe 2 роки тому

    Subscribed ! I have just uploaded my first lofi EP to distrokid !!! So excited !! 26th march :)

  • @veggiefly146
    @veggiefly146 4 роки тому +1

    Dude thank you. Your videos are very helpful and have def made me a better producer

  • @katomakesbeats9886
    @katomakesbeats9886 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you L. Dre!!! 😌🤍

  • @painstateproduction8122
    @painstateproduction8122 4 роки тому +1

    That $3 line hit me.
    Fire video man.

  • @henryskillz1090
    @henryskillz1090 4 роки тому +11

    Dope video... Should touch on beats with samples

  • @maxeff
    @maxeff 2 роки тому +1

    Simple, to the point and more great info from L.Dre!

  • @vancenichols9490
    @vancenichols9490 2 роки тому

    Bruh, thanks!!! So encouraging and empowering!

  • @offkiproductions6573
    @offkiproductions6573 4 роки тому +1

    Great Info! We have been working on a LoFi project for a few months and I will definitely apply to your playlist!!

  • @Apopjak
    @Apopjak 2 роки тому

    my head is turning around from watching your hands to going up and down all the time :D :D :D btw good video :D

  • @flyguyeightyseven
    @flyguyeightyseven 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this fam ! 💯🙏🏾

  • @trevorhandberry2158
    @trevorhandberry2158 4 роки тому

    great vid my boy. im working on my first beat tape this week and this was gold bruh

  • @christianwilzn
    @christianwilzn 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the idea. I've never thought to do this.

  • @CassidyGodwin
    @CassidyGodwin 4 роки тому +1

    currently working on my second lofi beat-tape and this is some helpful tips! Thank you 🕊️

  • @OGUNbeats
    @OGUNbeats 4 роки тому

    Bro thank you so much for your videos, been having a marathon😂

  • @kingshiftlesstheiv6227
    @kingshiftlesstheiv6227 4 роки тому

    No lie bro I seen your stuff on tiktok and you inspired me to make my first lofi beat thanks bro

  • @tropicanna4444
    @tropicanna4444 4 роки тому +4

    *I'm early,!!!! I'm so proud of myself😂❤️*

    • @LDreTheGiant
      @LDreTheGiant  4 роки тому +1

      Let’s gooooooooo!

    • @jaaygutta
      @jaaygutta 4 роки тому +1

      A•N•N•A felt😭😭

    • @earlay
      @earlay 3 роки тому

      I’m earlay!!!

  • @jonakaedkakatheiceman9186
    @jonakaedkakatheiceman9186 2 роки тому

    Great video and beats I’m going to do A mixtape like you are Lofi I appreciate how you explained it

  • @xannyluvbeatz
    @xannyluvbeatz Рік тому

    BRO ... MAY 5 1989 is my birthdate (used in release date example) .. was MEANT for me to watch dis all da way thru 💯

  • @mikaludwig5424
    @mikaludwig5424 4 роки тому +10

    Broo i would really appreciate an artwork video.. tbh I just get by pics online soo nah.. I really like to do my own stuff yk
    .. btw nice vid bro!!

  • @JackJazzm
    @JackJazzm 3 роки тому +1

    Good info bredren 👍🏾
    Thanks for sharing

  • @razaakeniola
    @razaakeniola 4 роки тому +1

    This was so so helpful. Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @vincentgallo3880
    @vincentgallo3880 Рік тому

    Thanks great video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @boyheartbeats5853
    @boyheartbeats5853 2 роки тому

    I feel like people charge for this type of walkthrough, great value. thanks for taking the time

  • @birrathegunslinger
    @birrathegunslinger 4 роки тому +3

    Started using distrokid a few months ago, uploaded my 1st proper beat tape on there :) , just having a problem rn with marketing and getting streams. But aye great video!!

    • @LDreTheGiant
      @LDreTheGiant  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you try TikTok if you havent!

  • @boi829
    @boi829 4 роки тому +15

    PLEASE do an art video

  • @jaaygutta
    @jaaygutta 4 роки тому

    i just dropped my first beat two days ago on youtube but i do look forward to dropping more beats on multiple platforms

  • @LMarquee
    @LMarquee 4 роки тому +2

    Even though I already know how to distribute my music, something told me to watch this video. I'm about to follow your playlist and submit a track!

  • @Angelblive
    @Angelblive 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the dope and helpful content bro!

  • @JaeCreator
    @JaeCreator 4 роки тому

    Glad I came across this video. Big up bro.

  • @tommywhistle
    @tommywhistle 4 роки тому +8

    "How many loud maxes do you use?"
    L.Dre : A few more than 1...

    • @LDreTheGiant
      @LDreTheGiant  4 роки тому +2

      Hahaha yeah every now & then I have to load it up 😂

  • @davidalex6944
    @davidalex6944 4 роки тому +2

    Definitely need that video I’m not artistic to make my artwork

  • @crybaby02
    @crybaby02 4 роки тому +2

    Video on album art process would be dope.

  • @IFechiMusic
    @IFechiMusic 3 роки тому

    Hi friend is there a way to work with you?

  • @Darksagan
    @Darksagan 19 днів тому +1

    I just used your link. Lets Go!

  • @arreguinbeats
    @arreguinbeats 4 роки тому

    You’re so inspiring mane.

  • @Varillah
    @Varillah 4 роки тому +5

    Here's my question if you can answer. As producers making beats, should you tag the beats you upload to streaming sites to prevent it from being stolen, whether its ur own producer tag or a generic one like "purchase your track" and 2nd question, if a beat you made gets sold, do u have to take down your instrumental if you had previously upload it?

  • @xZachariahWitcherx
    @xZachariahWitcherx 4 роки тому +2

    Preciate you taking the time dude. Maybe I just need to look a little harder through your channel... but do you have any info about releasing beat tapes including samples from other songs? Thinking about dropping a tape but not sure on exactly how to go about releasing sampled music the proper/right/legal way.

  • @nathensolano2997
    @nathensolano2997 4 роки тому

    Hi L.Dre I was wondering if you could do a video about your setup and the equipment you use for all the beats you make. It would help me out a lot to see a pro's point of view on equipment and stuff.

  • @KilimVeinBeats
    @KilimVeinBeats 4 роки тому

    Thank you for explaining the whole process !

  • @kingofyourhood
    @kingofyourhood 2 роки тому

    1000/1000 for distro kid

  • @southhoodsta
    @southhoodsta 3 роки тому +1

    Keep up the great work !

  • @universallyhomeless6223
    @universallyhomeless6223 4 роки тому +17

    Wasn’t ready for that Gami ref. Gami x L.Dre collaboration????

  • @cinamatrixsent7772
    @cinamatrixsent7772 3 роки тому

    Im gonna do this🙏🏿

  • @joelkarly9438
    @joelkarly9438 4 роки тому +1

    Please make a video on how ti make art work for projekt. That would help alot🌹

  • @miguelsandremusic
    @miguelsandremusic 4 роки тому +7

    Have you ever used the Leave a Legacy feature?

    • @LDreTheGiant
      @LDreTheGiant  4 роки тому +3

      No but I might one day

    • @LMarquee
      @LMarquee 4 роки тому +2

      I personally recommend it just for peace of mind purposes. One day you may not be able to pay for DistroKid whether you pass away or if there happens to be an issue with your back account when one of your payments is due. Yes, it's an extra expense, but at least you'll know for sure your music will always be available.

    • @tristesse__8601
      @tristesse__8601 4 роки тому

      @@LMarquee for me, I can't understand how artists (especially independent artists) should pay *that amount per release to keep the song(s) there. The music industry is definitely rigged.

  • @BlimGotBeats
    @BlimGotBeats 4 роки тому

    I’ve heard mixed reviews about Distro. I’ll give it a shot tho. Thanks Dre 🙏🏾

  • @FamUpPerfect10ENT
    @FamUpPerfect10ENT 2 роки тому

    This was a extremely helpful video. *Salute.

  • @tomlawrence9359
    @tomlawrence9359 4 роки тому +2

    Yes show us how you make album covers

  • @Sickspeedbeatz
    @Sickspeedbeatz 7 місяців тому +1

    What if you have a beat on a already released beat tape and an artist wants to use it for a placement ?

  • @digitalbanndz
    @digitalbanndz 2 роки тому

    Hard af 🔥🔥🔥

  • @KHz4HGPOfficial-dz5fz
    @KHz4HGPOfficial-dz5fz Рік тому +1

    what about beat tapes with samples?

  • @maurisa514
    @maurisa514 4 роки тому +8

    Can you say how you make lofi music?

    • @LDreTheGiant
      @LDreTheGiant  4 роки тому +4

      A beginner type tutorial?

    • @maurisa514
      @maurisa514 4 роки тому +3

      @@LDreTheGiant Love your work can you make a lofi version of you got a friend in me from toy story?

  • @geoffreyomariondunn6692
    @geoffreyomariondunn6692 4 роки тому

    Yes, please do a video on cover art

  • @contraproduction8778
    @contraproduction8778 4 роки тому

    Perfect timing man

  • @dru.8998
    @dru.8998 3 роки тому

    Very informative video!

  • @kboogie2323
    @kboogie2323 4 роки тому

    Thanks bro!

  • @motivationpouretudier2460
    @motivationpouretudier2460 3 роки тому +1

    I have a question, can we upload an instrumental version of a song + a version with a singer + a radio edit version, please?

  • @alphaproductions8800
    @alphaproductions8800 4 роки тому +2

    Yeah bro make a video on how to make artwork

  • @RedCapLofi
    @RedCapLofi 2 роки тому

    Thanks man! When do you upload your songs on UA-cam? All songs on release date or song by song?

  • @odenewilliamsodemuzik6328
    @odenewilliamsodemuzik6328 2 роки тому

    Thanks 👍

  • @DjR3aper
    @DjR3aper 3 роки тому

    I watched in 144p to watch to respect your craft

  • @sd3116
    @sd3116 3 роки тому

    What's good to make artwork with apart from PS

  • @kenxa1131
    @kenxa1131 4 роки тому

    This is useful. Are there any other music disruptors that are decent for musicians?

  • @GLOBALWRLD
    @GLOBALWRLD 3 роки тому

    Yo do you know how to add a deluxe ? Without having to drop another tape beside it type shi,

  • @zawajzzabahs9494
    @zawajzzabahs9494 4 роки тому

    Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @tristancamejo
    @tristancamejo 4 роки тому +1

    Hey l.dre don't use check the shazam option it is a ripoff! Apple bought shazam, so if you distribute to apple music it will automatically be added to shazam and siri.

  • @Johnnyten
    @Johnnyten 4 роки тому +2

    Do you upload sample beats?

  • @Brxvs
    @Brxvs 4 роки тому +3

    I need new friends around me lol. I have been putting my music out on all platforms, plus social media and only like 5 people only fuck with me (which is 100% fine cause they my day ones). But it makes me work harder because eventually something good will have to come out of all this!!

    • @onutones333
      @onutones333 4 роки тому

      i felt this, the real ones are there for you, keep your circle small but hopefully something good will happen and it'll be worth it

  • @axterbeats1187
    @axterbeats1187 4 роки тому +3

    hi i from colombia, your video is amazing, im beatmaker too, ty for all

  • @tiktoktrending3038
    @tiktoktrending3038 3 роки тому +1

    I need the link

  • @VerseOsmoBeats
    @VerseOsmoBeats 2 роки тому

    Well, what about your publishing royalties? Definitely do that as well.

  • @careynmemusic2277
    @careynmemusic2277 4 роки тому +1

    Good stuff !! Do you put tags on your beats when you load it to Distrokid?

  • @noodlehoppa7212
    @noodlehoppa7212 4 роки тому +1

    What if I’m using copyrighted samples?? I can easily make my own music, but I like putting samples together like a puzzle.

  • @LawrenceArnell
    @LawrenceArnell 4 роки тому +3

    This was really helpful. I’m wondering if you copyright or register with ascap or BMI or sesac? Does that impact your payment for streams?

    • @trippynic6307
      @trippynic6307 2 роки тому

      I wanna know the answer to this as well, is it worth copyrighting your beats?