What Is a Type Beat?
A type beat is a kind of instrumental produced by referencing the musical style of a specific artist. The name comes from the word "type," meaning "in the style of such-and-such artist's beat." For example, an "Ezhel type beat" is an instrumental that evokes Ezhel's groovy and melodic world; but it has no official connection to the artist.
This concept emerged in the music world to help young artists quickly find the sound they're after. A producer makes a beat targeting a style the listener already knows; the artist, in turn, saves time by finding that style directly in a search. The type beat system establishes a shared language for both producer and artist.
An important point: buying a type beat is not buying that artist's song or voice. What you get is a usage license for an original instrumental produced in that style. Thanks to this license, you write your own lyrics and create a song that is entirely your own.
How to Use a Type Beat
Using a type beat is quite simple. First you find an instrumental that suits your style, buy the license for the beat you like and download the file. Then you record your own vocal over the beat, mix and master it, and get your song ready to release.
- Find a type beat that fits your style and try it with a short vocal test.
- Choose the MP3, WAV, Trackout or Exclusive license depending on your project's needs.
- Download the beat, record your vocal over it and mix your song.
- Following the license terms, release your song on Spotify, YouTube and other platforms.
At the release stage you need to mind the usage limits your license covers. Some licenses cap the number of streams or copies; as your project grows, it makes sense to move up to a broader license or to Exclusive.
Turkish Rap Type Beats
The Turkish rap scene has exploded in recent years, and demand for Turkish type beats has risen sharply alongside it. Instrumentals produced in the style of artists like Semicenk, Ezhel, UZI, Ceza, Sefo, Heijan bring together melodies and rhythms that feel familiar to local listeners.
In these instrumentals, arabesk touches and local instruments like the saz and bağlama are blended with Turkish trap and Turkish drill rhythms. The result is a sound that is both modern and culturally familiar. For new artists who want to make Turkish rap, these type beats are a strong starting point.
Global Type Beats
On the global scene, type beat culture is far more established. Instrumentals produced in the style of artists like Travis Scott, Drake, Central Cee, Future, Juice WRLD, Lil Baby draw millions of searches worldwide. These beats set the global standards of subgenres like trap, drill, melodic trap and rage.
Global type beats are generally made with higher production quality and an international mixing approach. Artists making songs in English or Turkish who want to take their sound to a global audience prefer these instrumentals. At this point, making it commercially usable with the right license is just as important as capturing the style.
License Selection Guide
Whichever type beat you choose, getting the right license is critical for the legal safety of your song. Ritmüzik has four core license tiers, and each answers a different need.
- MP3 License: The most affordable start for demos and low-budget projects. Comes tagged or with basic rights.
- WAV License: Lossless, high-quality audio and broader usage rights. For those who want a professional mix.
- Trackout / Stems: Gives the beat's individual channels (stems); provides full control in mixing and mastering.
- Exclusive: The beat becomes entirely yours, is removed from the store and is never sold to anyone else again.
The general rule: the more serious your project, the wiser it is to get a higher-tier license. If you're just starting out, try MP3 or WAV; if your song has high potential, invest in Trackout or Exclusive. You can review all the license details on the licenses page.