Pay The Creators with Abe Batshon

In this episode of Pay the Creators, Abe sits down with YoungKio, the producer behind Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road,’ one of the most streamed songs in history! YoungKio reflects on his early online success, and how his beats took off thanks to a viral meme that launched the track to global fame, forever changing the music industry. YoungKio opens up about navigating sudden fame, protecting his ownership and work, and offers advice to aspiring producers on mastering their craft and staying grounded. Tune in to hear how he shaped a generation of producers! GET YOUNGKIO BEATS: https://bit.ly/4goqdnd FOLLOW YOUNGKIO ON SOCIAL: YoungKio’s YouTube: https://bit.ly/4d23nPi YoungKio’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3MFhSOj FOLLOW ABE BATSHON (CEO OF BEATSTARS) ON SOCIAL: Abe's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GQBTPT Abe's BeatStars Page: https://bit.ly/3QreEPG UPLOAD YOUR BEATS TODAY: BeatStars Website: https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l BeatStars Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI

In this episode, our CEO Abe Batshon sits down with the unstoppable PilotKid to dive into his incredible journey from a small town in California to the vibrant music scene of LA. PilotKid opens up about his musical roots, key influences, and the game-changing impact BeatStars and the online community had on his rise. From working with Russ to staying motivated and grounded, he shares invaluable insights and stories from his career. Tune in to discover how PilotKid raises the bar and navigates the music industry. Don't miss this episode of Pay the Creators! FOLLOW PILOTKID ON SOCIAL: PilotKid’s YouTube: https://bit.ly/3zOhFFG PilotKid’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f4rsHI Marketplace: https://bit.ly/3zMX0Sk FOLLOW ABE BATSHON (CEO OF BEATSTARS) ON SOCIAL: Abe's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GQBTPT Abe's BeatStars Page: https://bit.ly/3QreEPG FOLLOW US: Pay The Creators Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GSC39w Pay The Creators Website: https://bit.ly/3imkPbk UPLOAD YOUR BEATS TODAY: BeatStars Website: https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l BeatStars Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI

CashMoneyAP takes us from his days of free beats  to industry fame, spilling the secrets of his hustle. He talks about grinding through the challenges, the power of networking, and balancing fatherhood with the beat-making life. With insights on mastering contracts and keeping creative freedom, this chat is a goldmine for every producer looking to make waves in the music game! GET CASHMONEYAP BEATS https://bit.ly/3RpckKy FOLLOW CASHMONEYAP ONLINE CashMoneyAP’s YouTube: https://bit.ly/3xoIpeN CashMoneyAP’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Rlgfbq Personal Website: https://bit.ly/4b1EL8D FOLLOW BEATSTARS CEO ABE BATSHON ON SOCIAL: Abe's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GQBTPT Abe's BeatStars Page: https://bit.ly/3QreEPG FOLLOW US: Pay The Creators Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GSC39w Pay The Creators Website: https://bit.ly/3imkPbk UPLOAD YOUR BEATS TODAY: BeatStars Website: https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l BeatStars Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI

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’ Instagram: https://bit.ly/3xQ9Yxu Marketplace: https://bit.ly/4dfYhk1 Personal Website: bit.ly/3xQ9qYs FOLLOW ABE BATSHON (CEO OF BEATSTARS) ON SOCIAL: Abe's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GQBTPT Abe's BeatStars Page: https://bit.ly/3QreEPG FOLLOW US: Pay The Creators Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GSC39w Pay The Creators Website: https://bit.ly/3imkPbk UPLOAD YOUR BEATS TODAY: BeatStars Website: https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l BeatStars Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI

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 music production 5:49 Collaborating with producers and brand growth 13:41 Music background and references 20:15 Life challenges and resilience 28:13 Marketing strategies 33:05 Selling beats and BeatStars Publishing 38:05 On creativity 42:51 The importance of mixing and mastering 49:45 The future of the music industry

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 conversations, we uncover the resilience behind his melodies and the power of music as a tool for change and solidarity. Tune in for an inspiring exploration of how Eddy Mack uses his talents to amplify voices and fight for justice. Follow Eddy Mack: https://www.instagram.com/itseddymack https://www.tiktok.com/@itseddymack https://open.spotify.com/artist/4pUYTIiZfBObbYJh2ioYy8?si=Tu8GrYCcRoSefnd6yXuTrA Stay up to date with the PTC podcast at http://www.paythecreators.com

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 electrifying freestyle that ultimately became the Pay The Creators theme song! FOLLOW SWISHER BEATS: Swisher’s Twitter: https://bit.ly/41FPAZN  Swisher’s IG: https://bit.ly/3UKduRk  Personal Website: https://bit.ly/41xiICe  FOLLOW US: PTC IG: https://bit.ly/3GSC39w  PTC Website: https://bit.ly/3imkPbk  JOIN BEATSTARS: BeatStars Website - https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l  BeatStars IG - https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI  FOLLOW ABE: Abe's IG - https://bit.ly/3GQBTPT Abe's BS - https://bit.ly/3QreEPG #PayTheCreators #SwisherBeats #BeatStars

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 Bloomberg, before finding his footing in entertainment law. Abe & Karl discuss the pain points in the music industry, their respective business & marketing tactics that help them succeed, working with Blxst, & much more. FOLLOW KARL FOWLKES: Karl’s Twitter: https://bit.ly/3m3VJ2L  Karl’s IG: https://bit.ly/3ZGs8dh  Personal Website: http://bit.ly/3KulySW  FOLLOW US: PTC IG: https://bit.ly/3GSC39w  PTC Website: https://bit.ly/3imkPbk  JOIN BEATSTARS: BeatStars Website - https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l  BeatStars IG - https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI  FOLLOW ABE: Abe's IG - https://bit.ly/3GQBTPT  Abe's BS - https://bit.ly/3QreEPG  #PayTheCreators #KarlFowlkes #BeatStars

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 impact through music, how they’ve leveraged platforms like BeatStars & YouTube to create their own independent businesses, & what they think is next for the music industry. FOLLOW CHUKI BEATS: Chuki Beats’ YT:  https://bit.ly/42txDhY  Chuki Beats’ IG: https://bit.ly/3lm3Ebr  Personal Website: http://bit.ly/3lsNE7n  FOLLOW ACCENT BEATS: Accent Beats’ YT: http://bit.ly/400J4fF  Accent Beats’ IG: https://bit.ly/3FCviYr  Personal Website: http://bit.ly/3Z13m7s  FOLLOW FREEK VAN WORKUM: Freek Van Workum’s YT: http://bit.ly/3FEZWjP  Freek Van Workum’s IG: https://bit.ly/3Z6d3kW  Personal Website: http://bit.ly/42s79NT  FOLLOW SEKKO: Sekko’s YT: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/3Z3TKJd⁠⁠  Sekko’s IG: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3FBNOjA⁠⁠  Personal Website: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/3lrjLEm⁠⁠  FOLLOW US: PTC IG - https://bit.ly/3GSC39w  PTC Website - https://bit.ly/3imkPbk  JOIN BEATSTARS: BeatStars Website - https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l  BeatStars IG - https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI  FOLLOW ABE: Abe's IG - https://bit.ly/3GQBTPT  Abe's BS - https://bit.ly/3QreEPG  #PayTheCreators #BeatStars #ChukiBeats #AccentBeats #FreekVanWorkum #Sekko

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 emerging artist. Learn more about the beginning stages of his career, getting a co-sign from Justin Bieber, and what it’s been like to embark on a sold out tour in this week's episode. FOLLOW ANEES: ANEES’ YT - https://bit.ly/3YxybAA ANEES’ IG - https://bit.ly/3SSdk9K Personal Website: http://bit.ly/3ZINsPT FOLLOW US: PTC IG - https://bit.ly/3GSC39w PTC Website - https://bit.ly/3imkPbk JOIN BEATSTARS: BeatStars Website - https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l BeatStars IG - https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI FOLLOW ABE: Abe's IG - https://bit.ly/3GQBTPT Abe's BS - https://bit.ly/3QreEPG #PayTheCreators #Anees #BeatStars

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 from Cosculluela in Puerto Rico to Higher Brothers in China.   FOLLOW TANTU BEATS ON SOCIAL:      TANTU’s YT - https://bit.ly/3Z70mHg       TANTU’s IG - https://bit.ly/3IAzw4C       MARKETPLACE: http://bit.ly/41cFEHu       PERSONAL WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/3xA0PWm    FOLLOW ABE BATSHON (CEO OF BEATSTARS) ON SOCIAL:      Abe's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GQBTPT     Abe's BeatStars Page: https://bit.ly/3QreEPG  FOLLOW US:      Pay The Creators Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GSC39w     Pay The Creators Website: https://bit.ly/3imkPbk  UPLOAD YOUR BEATS TODAY:      BeatStars Website: https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l     BeatStars Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI  #PayTheCreators #TantuBeats #BeatStars

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: http://bit.ly/3IXNhec FOLLOW ABE BATSHON (CEO OF BEATSTARS) ON SOCIAL:   Abe's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GQBTPT   Abe's BeatStars Page: https://bit.ly/3QreEPG FOLLOW US:   Pay The Creators Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GSC39w   Pay The Creators Website: https://bit.ly/3imkPbk UPLOAD YOUR BEATS TODAY:   BeatStars Website: https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l   BeatStars Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI #PayTheCreators #BeatDemons #BeatStars

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 Dilly's workflow, how he runs two successful YouTube channels, and the entrepreneurial mindset that led to his success. FOLLOW DILLYGOTITBUMPIN ON SOCIAL: Dilly's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3vNBqrF DillyGotItBumpin YouTube: https://bit.ly/3WZng2m Dilly's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QsINOD Marketplace: https://bit.ly/3Gt6FNB Dilly's Website: https://bit.ly/3k4wrQD FOLLOW ABE BATSHON (CEO OF BEATSTARS) ON SOCIAL: Abe's Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GQBTPT Abe's BeatStars Page: https://bit.ly/3QreEPG FOLLOW US: Pay The Creators Instagram: https://bit.ly/3GSC39w Pay The Creators Website: https://bit.ly/3imkPbk UPLOAD YOUR BEATS TODAY: BeatStars Website: https://bit.ly/3Wd1Z4l BeatStars Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CBCeDI #DillyGotItBumpin #BeatStars #PayTheCreators