Episodes
Get ready to vibe with GC Beats as we delve into their journey of beat making success. In this exclusive sit-down, we explore childhood inspirations, career pivots, and strategies for dominating the music game. From building a diverse catalog to navigating the business side of beats, GC Beats shares insights to empower fellow creators. Tune in and level up your music hustle with GC Beats on Pay the Creators! FOLLOW GC BEATS ON SOCIAL: GC Beats’ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3xZq3kI GC Beats’...
Published 05/02/24
We’re taking you to the heart of Amsterdam to sit down with rapper-turned-producer Yahor from Anywaywell. A prominent creative on BeatStars, Yahor’s journey from aspiring rapper to top-selling music producer embodies the determination, artistry, and collaboration needed to make it in this industry. Don’t miss out on him chopping it up with BeatStars CEO Abe Batshon on music production, industry challenges, and the future of beat making! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Yahor's beginnings in...
Published 04/10/24
Join us on a profound journey with Eddy Mack, a dynamic artist at the forefront of musical innovation and social advocacy. In 'Voices of Struggle and Strength,' we dive into Mack's compelling narrative, exploring his evolution from a passionate musician to a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights. This podcast peels back the layers of his artistic journey, revealing the struggles and triumphs that have shaped his career and his unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause. Through candid...
Published 02/07/24
On this week's episode, BeatStars Founder & CEO Abe Batshon is joined by Swisher Beats for the Season 1 finale of the Pay The Creators Podcast! Swisher is a top-performing BeatStars Marketplace & BeatStars Publishing producer from Austin, Texas. The two friends explore Swisher's journey as a producer, detailing his upbringing, music lessons, collaborators, placements, strategies, and much more! Tune in for some major gems that can help any up-and-coming producer, and stay for an...
Published 04/19/23
On this week's episode of the Pay The Creators Podcast, BeatStars Founder & CEO Abe Batshon is joined by Karl Fowlkes, an internationally recognized entertainment attorney who was recently named one of Billboard's "Top Music Lawyers of 2023". Karl wears many hats in the music industry as an entrepreneur, agent, teacher, & advocate for independent musicians worldwide. Coming from New Jersey, Karl went to law school & moved to New York, bouncing around various jobs, including...
Published 04/05/23
In Episode 6 of the Pay The Creators Podcast, BeatStars Founder & CEO Abe Batshon travels to the Amsterdam Dance Event & sits down with Belgium producer Chuki Beats, as well as Netherlands producers Accent Beats, Freek Van Workum, & Sekko. The guys talk about their respective journeys in the music industry; discussing how they got into music, how the internet has changed their careers, producer stereotypes, & much more. Learn about how each of our guests have made a worldwide...
Published 03/22/23
In Episode 5 of the Pay The Creators Podcast, BeatStars Founder & CEO Abe Batshon talks to DMV artist Anees about juggling the ups and downs of being an independent artist in today's music industry. From spreading a positive message & touching on all aspects of life through his music, engaging with his community, and leveraging strategies on TikTok & other social platforms to grow his audience, Anees explores every angle of what it takes to run a business independently as an...
Published 03/08/23
In this episode, BeatStars CEO and Founder Abe talks to Netherlands producer Tantu Beats about best practices for starting as a music creator and how his early decisions led to his long-term success as a music entrepreneur. From the importance of promoting yourself to finding the middle ground between "the process that fulfills you the most" and the commercial world, Tantu Beats takes you down a journey fueled by the positive energy that allowed him to work with a roster of global artists...
Published 02/22/23
In the third episode of Pay The Creators, BeatStars CEO Abe Batshon chops it up with West Philly-native Othello Beats. On a music tip, he talks about being the first producer to get Pop Smoke on a non-Drill beat, landing a viral freestyle with his hometown hero Meek Mill, and how moving to L.A. took his career to the next stage. On a personal level, the son of Liberian immigrants discusses spirituality in the creation process and the disservice of blocking one’s blessings - ultimately letting...
Published 02/08/23
In this episode, Abe talks to Austin, Texas-based producer duo BeatDemons, about how they went from humble beginnings to becoming top music producers. They touch on everything from work ethic, inspiration, and motivations, working together as a duo, controversies, and placements with artists such as 6ix9ine and Bad Bunny. FOLLOW BEAT DEMONS ON SOCIAL:   BeatDemons YT:  http://bit.ly/3Xn7jDn   BeatDemons IG: https://bit.ly/3kpoDcu   Marketplace: http://bit.ly/3wwtNGt   Personal Website:...
Published 01/25/23
Pay The Creators with Abe Batshon is here! 🎉 The series features interviews with music entrepreneurs who let you in on the truths and tactics that got them to their creative promised lands. In our debut episode, Abe chats with BeatStars producer Dillygotitbumpin (Rick Ross, Russ), who relies on a data-driven approach to selling his beats. The former programmer's expertise in numbers and trends allows him to predict the type of beats that will pop off. The conversation also dives into...
Published 01/11/23