Difference between Exclusive and Non-Exclusive License

If you are not aware of the basics then it might be confusing for you to buy hip hop beats online. If you don’t want to get burned then there are many things which you need to keep in mind. So here we are clearing out things and enlisting required steps which need to be followed while buying hip hop beats online.

Steps
1. Learn the terms of the beat purchase. Most of the producers sell beats online by licensing and in this case, they still own the rights to the beat.
2. Learn the difference between exclusive and non-exclusive.

Exclusive License – If you buy a beat with exclusive license then there is no limit to what you can do with the beat. One can include that beat on a for-profit album and sell unlimited copies without owing the producer royalties.

Non-Exclusive License – Most artists buy non-exclusive licensed beats because they are cheaper but these beats have many limitations. If these artists record a song with the beat that they like, then they simply contact the producer to work out terms of buying the beat exclusively. Usually, Non-exclusive beats are cheaper than exclusive.
3. Always purchase the beat by a secured payment gateway like PayPal or another payment system. Once you have paid for the link then you should receive a link to download it. You should get the link  after your purchase.

Tips
You can buy beats non-exclusively to try them out. If you like it and record something on the beat then you can buy it exclusively.
While buying beats, make sure the sound quality of the beat is up to par.
Look for a producer and build a relationship with a producer and if you are doing serious projects, then maybe he will give you discounts or make custom beats
Exclusive beats give you the ability to own the beats and you don’t need to pay any further royalties on that beat. So this saves you money over buying a non-exclusive beat, but serious beatmakers prices are always more expensive for seasoned and well known producers