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Beatport

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Overview

Beatport is a download store and streaming service built around electronic and dance music. It caters to DJs and producers who work in house, techno, EDM, trance, bass and more.

Market / Platform Focus

Beatport runs overall and genre-specific Top 100 charts, Hype charts for emerging labels, DJ charts and staff picks. Its audience includes DJs, producers and electronic music fans.

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Yes — LabelGrid delivers your releases to Beatport. Beatport is a download store for electronic and dance music built for DJs, and distribution to it is available for record labels, for distributors and for independent artists alike.

BEATPORT AT A GLANCE

  • Typical go-live: timing varies by platform — submit at least 2 weeks ahead, and earlier if your label is still being onboarded.
  • Genres: curated for electronic and dance music — genre and subgenre must match Beatport’s taxonomy; open-format genres such as hip-hop, R&B, pop and Latin were added in September 2025.
  • Label approval: your label must be approved and onboarded with Beatport before delivery.
  • Store model: a download store for DJs — tracks are sold as purchases.
  • BPM and key: detected from your audio and shown to DJs for harmonic mixing — deliver clean, well-mastered audio; no manual entry needed.
  • Royalties: tracked in LabelGrid’s royalty accounting with automated splits from the Basic plan up.

LABELGRID

LabelGrid Integration

LabelGrid delivers your tracks to Beatport from a lossless source file (WAV, or 16-bit FLAC), with the genre you set and the BPM and key LabelGrid detects from your audio, on the release date you choose.

Getting Started

Upload your release via LabelGrid, choose a release date and set the genre; LabelGrid detects BPM and key from the audio. Once your label is approved and onboarded with Beatport, we deliver the release to Beatport.

LabelGrid provides the tools you need beyond distribution: catalog management for your metadata and releases, royalty accounting with artist statements and payouts from the Basic plan up, and promotion tools including smart links and Spotify pre-saves.

Beatport delivery specifications

SpecDetail
Audio quality expectedDJ-ready audio quality — verify current Beatport-supported source formats before mastering
Genre requirementsCurated for electronic and dance music — genre and subgenre must match Beatport’s taxonomy; open-format genres (hip-hop, R&B, pop, Latin, Caribbean, African) were added in September 2025 and fit best when DJ-oriented
BPM and keyDetected from your audio and shown to DJs for harmonic mixing — no manual entry needed
Artwork requirementsSquare (1:1), at least 3000×3000 px, JPG or PNG (LabelGrid’s upload rules), original cover art
Metadata requiredA unique ISRC per track and a UPC per release; featured artists go in the Featuring field, not the artist field
Label onboardingLabel must be approved and onboarded with Beatport before delivery
Store modelDownload store for DJs — tracks sold as purchases; royalties tracked in LabelGrid accounting with automated splits from the Basic plan up
Territory / availabilityVerify current Beatport support
Typical go-live after submissionTiming varies by platform — submit at least 2 weeks ahead; longer for newly onboarded labels
Delivery methodFeed delivery by LabelGrid

Requirements can change — confirm current details with Beatport.

How long until my release is live on Beatport?

Timing varies by platform. LabelGrid processes and reviews your release and delivers it to Beatport, which then processes it before it goes live; newly onboarded labels can take longer while label approval completes. Remember that your label must be approved and onboarded with Beatport, and that Beatport is curated for electronic and dance music (open-format genres such as hip-hop, R&B, pop and Latin were added in September 2025). Planning a specific release date? Submit at least 2 weeks ahead, and earlier if your label is still being onboarded.

Related: music distribution · royalty accounting · automated royalty splits · pricing · compare distributors · LabelGrid for labels · Beatport help article

WHY BEATPORT

Artist Benefits

Beatport pays on track sales and on streams from its DJ streaming subscription. Its charts, including Hype charts for emerging labels, and its staff picks put releases in front of DJs.

Key Features

  • Charts – Top 100, genre Top 100, Hype charts and DJ charts.

  • Beatport Streaming (formerly LINK) – stream tracks into DJ software such as rekordbox, Serato and Traktor.

  • Beatport DJ – cloud-based DJ software with streaming integration.

  • Lossless downloads – WAV, AIFF and FLAC alongside 320 kbps MP3.

  • Staff picks – Beatport’s editorial selection.

  • Label pages – with your label logo and description.

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DEEP DIVE

What You Should Know About Beatport

Built for Electronic Music

Beatport is a download store and streaming service built around electronic and dance music, used by DJs, producers and fans. Its Top 100 and genre Top 100 charts are based on sales.

DJ-Quality Downloads

Beatport sells downloads in WAV, AIFF, FLAC and 320 kbps MP3. DJs use the BPM, key and genre shown on each track to find and mix music. LabelGrid detects BPM and key from your audio, so clean, well-mastered files and an accurate genre matter.

Genre Classification

Beatport's genre taxonomy spans house, techno, drum & bass, trance, dubstep, breaks, electro, downtempo and more, with subgenres under each. Since September 2025 it also includes open-format genres such as hip-hop, R&B, pop and Latin. Accurate genre classification matters: a wrong genre can lead to rejection or reassignment.

Charts & Visibility

Beatport's Top 100 and genre Top 100 charts are based on sales. Hype charts rank tracks from labels enrolled in Beatport’s paid Hype programme, which is open to emerging labels below a sales threshold; a Hype track can chart in the main Top 100 at the same time.

Tips for Success

  • Accurate genre and subgenre tagging is critical: a wrong genre can mean rejection or reassignment
  • Deliver clean audio so BPM and key detect correctly
  • Time releases for Friday drops, Beatport's standard release day
  • Beatport charts are based on sales, so promote your Beatport release for chart momentum
  • Deliver a lossless master (WAV, or 16-bit FLAC) with no clipping
  • For detailed delivery guidelines, see our Beatport distribution guide

RESOURCES

Beatport Resources

Official tools and documentation for Beatport.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I distribute to Beatport?
Upload your releases through LabelGrid and select Beatport as a destination. We deliver your music with proper genre tagging and metadata for Beatport's DJ-focused marketplace.

What is Beatport?
Beatport is a download store and streaming service for DJs and electronic music fans. It sells tracks in DJ-ready formats such as WAV and AIFF.

What genres work best on Beatport?
Beatport is a specialist store for electronic subgenres such as house, techno, drum & bass, trance and dubstep. Open-format genres such as hip-hop, R&B, pop and Latin were added in September 2025 and fit best when DJ-oriented.

Does Beatport offer streaming or just downloads?
Beatport offers both. Beatport Streaming (formerly Beatport LINK) is a subscription service that streams tracks straight into DJ software such as rekordbox, Serato and Traktor. The store sells downloads in formats including WAV and AIFF.

How long does it take to get music on Beatport?
Timing varies by platform. LabelGrid reviews your release, then Beatport processes it before it goes live. Submit at least 2 weeks ahead, and earlier if your label is still being onboarded.

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