TL;DR
Type beats are instrumentals made in the style of a specific artist or producer (e.g. "Drake type beat"). They help artists find beats that match a vibe quickly and help producers get discovered through search. You can license type beats like any other beat — lease or exclusive.
What are type beats?
A "type beat" is an instrumental created to sound like the style of a well-known artist or producer — for example "Travis Scott type beat," "Drake type beat," or "Metro Boomin type beat." The name signals the vibe, tempo and instrumentation so artists can find beats that fit the sound they want.
Why type beats exist
Artists often search for beats by the style of artists they admire. Naming a beat "Drake type beat" puts it in front of artists searching for that sound. For producers, type beats are a discovery tool — they capture search traffic and help new producers get heard.
Are type beats legal?
Yes. A type beat is an original instrumental inspired by a style — it does not use the artist's music or vocals. The "type beat" label is descriptive. You license it like any other beat: lease or exclusive. Just do not use the artist's name in your final song title or imply endorsement.
How to use type beats properly
- Search by style to find a beat that fits your vocal energy.
- License it (lease for a demo, exclusive for a serious release).
- Rename your song — don't keep the artist's name in your title.
- Don't imply endorsement by the named artist.
How to make type beats (for producers)
Study the artist's signature: typical BPM, drum patterns, 808 style, melodies and arrangement. Create an original instrumental that captures that feel without copying any existing song. Title it "[Artist] type beat" and tag it with the relevant genre and mood so it's discoverable.
Type beats on BeatBoard
BeatBoard's AI auto-tags genre, BPM, key and mood, and producers can title beats with type-beat style names to capture search demand. Browse by genre or search to find type beats across trap, drill, R&B, pop and more.
FAQ
Can I copyright a song made on a type beat? You own your lyrics and vocal recording; the beat is licensed. With an exclusive license you own exclusive usage of the beat.
Do I have to credit the artist in the type beat name? No — in fact, rename your song and don't imply endorsement.
Are type beats lower quality? No — quality depends on the producer, not the label. Many top producers sell type beats.
Find your sound with type beats on BeatBoard.
