The Beat4Beat Contest
Showcase your skills in front of judges that include legendary producers, industry executives & artists. Compete against the best and get the recognition your talents deserve.
SESSION ONE: OPEN NOW
2024 Prizes Include
- $1,000 in Cash USD
- Feature article on A2HH & American Songwriter
- Premium gear package
- Professional mentorship package
- One-year access to Pendulum Ink Academy
- Studio recording time at Patchwerk Studios
- $500 in Cash USD
- Premium gear package
- 6-mo access to Pendulum Ink Academy
- Studio recording time at Patchwerk Studios
- $250 in Cash USD
- Premium gear package
- 6-mo access to Pendulum Ink Academy
Judges Include Hip Hop Artists,
Producers & Industry Execs
PETE ROCK: Throughout his illustrious career, Pete Rock has collaborated with some of the biggest names in Hip Hop, including Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, and A Tribe Called Quest. His production credits read like a who's who of Hip Hop royalty, solidifying his status as one of the most influential producers of all time.
TOLU AYENI: Named by Billboard Magazine's as one of the 2022 Women In Music Top Executives, Tolu is the current Strategic Partner Manager, Music Partnerships at META, former Artist and Label Partnerships, Hip Hop & RnB at Spotify, former Sales Lead at Bravo & Esquire Networks.
MASTA ACE: Masta Ace traversed Hip Hop’s ever-changing landscape for nearly three decades, from his formative work with the legendary Juice Crew, to a renowned stint with Delicious Vinyl, it’s hard to find a more humble master of ceremony than Ace.
DEF JEF: Renowned rap artist, platinum-selling producer, DJ, remixer, and accomplished TV and film composer. Distinguished collaborations include industry giants such as Snoop Dogg, Nas, Tupac, and J Cole, many others.
BRANDON 'DIRTYBIRD' PARROTT Grammy-nominated diamond Composer Brandon “DIRTYBIRD” Parrott, is an American Rapper, Songwriter, Producer, who he has collaborated with artists garnering classics hits like Yo Gotti “Oh Well,” Lil Wayne “Mask On,” Young Jeezy “I am back,” Jim Jones “Emotionless,” Xhibit “Multiply,” and most notably, 50 Cent’s classic “P.I.M.P.”
CAIAFFA: Former Motown Records, SoundCloud & Def Jam Exec with over two decades of experience in the music and entertainment industry, Caiaffa has been an integral force during pivotal cultural moments, innovations, and transitions over the past 20+ years.
MCKENZIE LAWSON: Grammy nominated songwriter who has worked with Timbaland, Teddy Riley, Babyface, Eric Bellinger & Tamar Braxton. Her catalogue consists of multiple genres but her passion is in R&B music.
I.L: Alongside Grammy Award-winner Mike Snotty, I.L released the acclaimed "Rocket Science 2.0", featuring performances from talents such as Grammy Award-winner Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
YUNG N.A.Z: Nephew to MC Hammer, YUNG N.A.Z.'s latest single "Vibes" features legendary platinum selling artist Lenny Williams.
Session One Deadline:
June 12, 2024
Behind The Beat Series
Episode 1: Legendary hip-hop producer Pete Rock breaks down the story behind the creation of his emotional track “They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)” In a conversation with Mickey Factz, Pete Rock details how rapper CL Smooth wrote the lyrics to the beat before he even heard it, and how his cousin Heavy D gave him his stage name.
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Contest FAQs
June 12, 2024 at 11:59:59 PM (CST)
Yes, samples are allowed in the contest. However, you must be able to prove you have the rights to use the sample in your submission (i.e., no copyright infringement allowed).
Yes! We do NOT claim ownership of any materials you submit to the contest.
Yes! Submissions from any country are allowed.
$25 per submission
Every submission is reviewed by professional Hip-Hop experts.
Copy and paste a public link to your songs into the form at checkout. They can be hosted on any platform: SoundCloud, YouTube, etc.
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