How to Sell Beats Online in Africa
Create Account
Sign up as a music producer in under 5 minutes
Upload Beats
Add your music files with cover art and details
Set Prices
Choose your own prices for basic, premium & unlimited licenses
Start Earning
Sell beats globally and withdraw via M-Pesa, bank transfer or PayPal
Upload preparation
Give every beat a professional finish.
Prepare these files before uploading so artists can preview your sound and receive the quality they paid for.
Tagged MP3 preview
Add a high-quality MP3 with your producer tag. This is the preview artists listen to before licensing.
Recommended: 320 kbps MP3
WAV master file
Upload the full-quality WAV file. It can be tagged or untagged depending on your delivery preference.
Recommended: uncompressed WAV
Stems, optional
Include a ZIP of separated stems when you want to offer artists more flexibility for mixing and edits.
Optional: ZIP archive of stems
Before you submit: check that your beat title, genre, BPM, key, cover art, tags, and license prices are accurate.
Why Sell on Hotcorebeatz
Africa-Wide Reach
Connect with artists and musicians across Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda and 45+ African countries. Your beats are available 24/7 to a growing market of African artists and content creators.
Keep Your Earnings
Sell beats with our competitive commission. Withdraw your earnings instantly to M-Pesa, bank transfer, or PayPal. Payments processed within 24 hours to African accounts.
Flexible Licensing
Offer multiple license tiers - basic (streaming), premium (small commercial), unlimited (full rights). Let customers choose what they need and you earn more.
No Upload Limits
Upload unlimited beats to build your catalog. No monthly limits or restrictions. The more beats you upload, the more sales opportunities you create.
Marketing Support
Your beats appear in search results across Africa. We feature top producers and promote new releases. Build your fanbase and reputation as a beat producer.
Global Payments
Get paid in your local currency. We support all major African payment methods plus international transfers. Currency conversion handled automatically.
Suggested Beat Pricing in Africa
Basic
$19.99
MP3 Preview version
- Streaming
- Social media
- YouTube videos
Premium
$49.99
Full WAV + MP3 files
- Commercial use
- Radio play
- Local releases
Unlimited
$199.99
Full rights + stems
- All commercial rights
- Album releases
- Reselling
*Prices are suggestions. You can set your own prices. Adjust based on your experience and market demand.
Producer Subscription Plans
Choose the plan that fits your goals. Every plan lets you start selling immediately — paid plans remove platform fees and unlock more features.
Free Starter
Start FreeKeep 80%
20% platform fee per sale
- Upload up to 10 beats
- Beat player included
- Customer delivery emails
- Live sales dashboard
All prices in USD. KES pricing available at checkout. View the full comparison and manage your plan at /producers/pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do producers get paid on Hotcorebeatz?
All payments are processed by trusted payment platforms Paystack and PayPal. These protected and reliable payment providers help process artist purchases securely, after which producer earnings are handled according to the applicable payout terms.
How much can I earn selling beats on Hotcorebeatz?
Your earnings depend on your beat prices and sales volume. Many African producers earn $100-$1000+ monthly. You set your own prices, so the more beats you upload and promote, the more you can earn.
Do I need experience to start selling beats?
No! Whether you're a professional producer or just starting out, you can sell your beats on Hotcorebeatz. Many successful sellers started with just a few beats.
What file formats do I need to upload?
Upload WAV files (high quality) and MP3 files (preview versions). We recommend 320kbps MP3 for preview and uncompressed WAV for full versions.
How do I get paid from Hotcorebeatz in Africa?
We support multiple payment methods: M-Pesa (Kenya), bank transfers to all African banks, Paystack, Flutterwave, and international PayPal transfers. Payments are processed within 24 hours.
Can I sell the same beat to multiple artists?
Yes! You can sell each beat multiple times to different artists. You can also choose to make beats exclusive if you want (one-time sale only).
How much do I keep from each beat sale?
On the Free Starter plan you keep 80% of every sale (the platform keeps a 20% commission). On the Pro or Premium plans you keep 100% of every sale — no platform commission at all.
Is there a fee to upload beats?
No! Uploading is completely free. We only take a commission on sales, and only on the Free Starter plan. Upgrade to Pro or Premium and keep 100% of every sale.