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BeatStars is an Austin, TX-based independent digital music distribution, publishing, and licensing service founded in 2008. BeatStars principally offers musicians and other rights-holders the opportunity to distribute and sell or stream their music on its digital marketplace.

History
In 2008, the company was started by music business and technology veteran, Abe Batshon, as a small invitation-only producer forum that allowed music producers to share their music. The company soon turned into a marketplace that allowed music producers to sell or lease their tracks. BeatStars then provided pre-drafted and customizable contracts that can be used for selling beats over the internet. It also launched a brand-new sales, messaging, and analytics application, BeatStars Studio.

By 2019, the company reported that it has paid out over $50 million to the music producers who license and sell their work on the BeatStars platform.

Notable beats

 * Lil Nas X wrote “Old Town Road” using a beat bought for $30 on BeatStars
 * Future and Rihanna’s “Selfish
 * Joyner Lucas’ “I’m Not Racist”
 * The Old Town Story