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Every beat in the catalog
The full live catalog, listed in full. Tempo, key and the artist pocket each beat sits in — so you can scan before you stream.
- Amazon Rod Wave type License
- Anticipation Brent Faiyaz type License
- Around The Way Benny The Butcher type License
- Atmosphere Jhené Aiko type License
- Backyard Rod Wave type License
- Battle Ken Carson type License
- Blinded Rod Wave type License
- Cali Dreaming Brent Faiyaz type License
- Castle Hill Rod Wave type License
- Cell Phones Rod Wave type License
- Ceremony Daniel Caesar type License
- Chill Drill Digga D type License
- Chocolate Larry June type License
- Columbia Rod Wave type License
- Come Inside Bladee type License
- Curious Rod Wave type License
- Day Trip Ken Carson type License
- Dice Game Rod Wave type License
- Down To Ride Rod Wave type License
- Dreams Brent Faiyaz type License
- Drip Rod Wave type License
- Elevated Brent Faiyaz type License
- Emotions Rod Wave type License
- Encore Digga D type License
- Enemies Joey Bada$$ type License
- Energy Yeat type License
- Fake Friends Rod Wave type License
- Fast Lane Rod Wave type License
- Feel Like Rod Wave type License
- Forgive Me Brent Faiyaz type License
- Free 6LACK type License
- Galaxy Brent Faiyaz type License
- Generation A Brent Faiyaz type License
- Get Down Joey Bada$$ type License
- Get Lit Yeat type License
- Good Like That Joey Bada$$ type License
- Guitar Rod Wave type License
- Hallucinations Brent Faiyaz type License
- Harpist Rod Wave type License
- Higher Brent Faiyaz type License
- Hole In The Wall Syd type License
- Jewel Brent Faiyaz type License
- Kingdom Syd type License
- Life Is Good Rod Wave type License
- Lock & Key Ariana Grande type License
- Lockdown Ken Carson type License
- Love Joey Bada$$ type License
- Lovechild Benny The Butcher type License
- Lucid Rod Wave type License
- Magic Digga D type License
- Maze Rod Wave type License
- Metro Rod Wave type License
- Nebula Bladee type License
- New Level Rod Wave type License
- No Games Rod Wave type License
- Nostalgia Larry June type License
- Novocaine Brent Faiyaz type License
- NYC Lights Rod Wave type License
- Ocean Views Brent Faiyaz type License
- On The Way Joey Bada$$ type License
- Revelation Earl Sweatshirt type License
- Rules Toosii type License
- Shock Rod Wave type License
- Silver Brent Faiyaz type License
- Smooth Thoughts Brent Faiyaz type License
- Sorcery Brent Faiyaz type License
- Spring Vibes Brent Faiyaz type License
- Springter NoCap type License
- Starships Brent Faiyaz type License
- Stress Brent Faiyaz type License
- Suspense Rod Wave type License
- Tell Me Larry June type License
- The Motions Rod Wave type License
- Tick Tock Ken Carson type License
- Ticket Brent Faiyaz type License
- Top Secret Rod Wave type License
- Transition Rod Wave type License
- Undercover Digga D type License
- Uzi Rylo Rodriguez type License
- Visions Rod Wave type License
- Winter Afternoon Larry June type License
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Basic
Perfect for Testing
- Tagged MP3 file
- Up to 2,000 paid sales
- 500K monetized streams
- Unlimited free downloads
- 1 music video (up to 5 min)
- 2 radio stations
- 10-year license term
- Share 50% publishing rights
- Non-exclusive (others have it too)
Premium
Best for Independent Artists
- Untagged MP3 + WAV
- Up to 3,000 paid sales
- 500K monetized streams
- Unlimited free downloads
- 1 music video (up to 5 min)
- 2 radio stations
- Share 50% publishing rights
- 10-year license term
Unlimited
No Limits, Full Control
- WAV + MP3 + track stems
- Unlimited paid sales
- Unlimited streams & downloads
- 1 music video (up to 5 min)
- Unlimited radio play
- Share 50% publishing rights
- 10-year license term
Exclusive
Complete Ownership
- You own the master (work made for hire)
- All production files & stems
- No sales or stream limits
- Removed from store after purchase
- Share 50% publishing rights
- I retain the composition & writer's share
- Perpetual, worldwide rights
Artists Who've Worked With Me
Real sessions, real records — from artists who've been through the process.
“His passion for music and dedication to his craft are evident in every mix. Z-Rex is a true artist.”
“His understanding of many genres and willingness to push creative boundaries allows clients to create their best work.”
Read more →How It Works
From play button to finished record in three steps.
1. Browse & Preview
Stream the full catalog in the player and find the one that fits your record.
2. Pick a License
Choose Basic, Premium, Unlimited, or go Exclusive — checkout is secure and handled in the player.
3. Instant Download
Your files are delivered immediately. Load them up and start recording.
What's the difference between the licenses?
What's the difference between the licenses?
Basic ($24.99) gets you a tagged MP3 to write and demo. Premium ($49.99) delivers untagged MP3 and WAV files with commercial streaming rights up to 500,000 streams. Unlimited ($399.99) adds track stems plus unlimited streams and paid downloads. Exclusive ($999.99) permanently removes the beat from the store, grants master ownership, and includes all production files. Publishing remains a 50/50 writer split across every tier.
What does "tagged" mean?
What does "tagged" mean?
A tagged beat has a vocal producer tag ("DJ Z-Rex") repeated at regular intervals over the music to prevent unauthorized commercial release. Basic includes the tagged MP3 so you can write and record demo vocals. Premium, Unlimited, and Exclusive tiers deliver clean, untagged audio ready for commercial mixing and release.
How fast do I get my files?
How fast do I get my files?
Instantly. As soon as your checkout clears in the player, your secure download link is generated automatically. You receive your untagged audio files, license agreement, and stems right away with no manual waiting.
Can I release the song on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube?
Can I release the song on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube?
Yes. Premium, Unlimited, and Exclusive licenses all include commercial streaming and distribution rights across Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon, and YouTube. Basic and Premium allow up to 500,000 monetized audio streams. Unlimited and Exclusive remove all streaming caps completely.
When should I go Exclusive vs. Custom?
When should I go Exclusive vs. Custom?
Pick Exclusive ($999.99) when you connect with an existing catalog beat and want it taken off the market so no other artist can ever license it again. Pick Custom (from $199) when you want an original track built from the ground up tailored to your voice, tempo, and creative references.
What's your refund policy?
What's your refund policy?
Because beats are delivered as instant digital downloads with immediate contract execution, all sales are final. Preview the complete instrumental in the player before licensing, and reach out through the contact page if you have questions about keys, tempo, or rights before purchasing.
What do you mean by "downloads allowed"?
What do you mean by "downloads allowed"?
"Downloads allowed" refers to how many paid units you can sell of your finished record. Basic allows 2,000 paid sales, Premium allows 3,000, and Unlimited is completely uncapped. This covers paid digital sales (iTunes, Bandcamp) and physical media (CDs, vinyl). Free promotional downloads never count against this limit, and streams are tracked separately.
What's the difference between "downloads" and "streams"?
What's the difference between "downloads" and "streams"?
Downloads are paid purchases where a fan buys a digital copy or physical copy of your song. Streams are plays on digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Basic and Premium allow 500,000 monetized audio streams. Unlimited and Exclusive are completely uncapped. These caps operate independently: hitting your sales limit has zero effect on your stream count.
What does "50% publishing rights" mean?
What does "50% publishing rights" mean?
Publishing rights govern songwriting royalties when your song streams, broadcasts, or plays on television and live radio. Under all licenses, the writer and publishing split is 50/50 between the artist and DJ Z-Rex. When registering the song with your PRO (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC), you list DJ Z-Rex as 50% writer so royalties route properly. Exclusive licenses transfer master recording ownership to you, while keeping the 50/50 composition writer split intact.
What if I sell more copies than my license allows?
What if I sell more copies than my license allows?
If your release gains momentum and approaches your distribution or streaming limit, you can easily upgrade to a higher tier by paying the difference between licenses. Unlimited removes all unit and stream caps, so you never have to worry about tracking counts.
Can I use the beat in a music video or film?
Can I use the beat in a music video or film?
Every license includes one monetized music video, up to five minutes long (or the length of your song, whichever is shorter). This applies to all tiers including Unlimited. Live performance rights are unrestricted across all licenses. Commercial broadcast, television placement, or feature films require a separate sync license.
How long does my license last?
How long does my license last?
Non-exclusive licenses (Basic, Premium, Unlimited) run for 10 years from the date of purchase. Exclusive licenses grant perpetual, worldwide rights with no expiration date. If your 10-year term nears expiration, reach out and we can renew or upgrade your agreement smoothly.
Can you take the license back?
Can you take the license back?
For non-exclusive licenses (Basic, Premium, Unlimited), the standard agreement includes a producer buy-back clause: within three years of purchase, I can terminate the license by refunding 200% of what you originally paid. This exists solely to protect the track if an artist later requests an exclusive buyout. Exclusive licenses have no buy-back clause.
Do I need to credit you as the producer?
Do I need to credit you as the producer?
Yes. All licenses require credit as "Produced by DJ Z-Rex" on digital streaming metadata, album artwork, music video descriptions, and liner notes. It maintains professional documentation and is a standard requirement across the industry.
What's the difference between "exclusive" and "non-exclusive"?
What's the difference between "exclusive" and "non-exclusive"?
Non-exclusive licenses keep the beat active in the catalog so multiple artists can release records over it under their respective tier terms. Exclusive licenses permanently remove the beat from the store, transfer master recording ownership to you, and ensure no future licenses can ever be sold. Any non-exclusive licenses sold prior to the exclusive purchase remain legally valid.
Which license should I pick?
Which license should I pick?
Basic ($24.99) is best for writing, demoing, and finding your pocket. Premium ($49.99) is the go-to standard for independent artists dropping singles on Spotify and Apple Music with untagged WAV audio. Unlimited ($399.99) is ideal when you need individual track stems for custom mixing and zero streaming caps. Exclusive ($999.99) is for label-backed releases, major budgets, and full master ownership.
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