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Pay The Creators with Abe Batshon

Pay The Creators with Abe Batshon

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 BeatStars Presents: Pay The Creators Podcast Hosted By Abe Batshon At BeatStars, we have been able to give creators from across the globe the ability to make music their full-time career. Now, we're bringing you the Pay The Creators Podcast so we can share those incredible stories with you. We'll talk to producers, artists, and industry leaders who are shaking things up in the industry to learn how they got here, how they make a living from their music, and how they're changing the music industry for the better.BeatStars Music
Episodes
  • How BeatStars's Creator Rights Agency Helped BigBadBeats Collect Almost $500k

    How BeatStars's Creator Rights Agency Helped BigBadBeats Collect Almost $500k
    Jan 19 2026
    Join the BeatStars community of over 10 million creatives: https://www.beatstars.com/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=all-audiences&utm_campaign=you%20must%20enter%20campaign%20bucket%20and%20internal%20campaign%20name%20to%20populate&utm_content=beatstars-social-engagement-4labs&utm_term=utm_content%3Dall-audiences&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwPUskdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAac3EYlOKH8CXGG9liSHh1cekZ0YxanRpXsAKUjr-mvQE59c1k8hVpkskIfX-Q_aem_RyaRCUR5n86KnuQEhaZ9-A | https://www.beatstars.com/publishing?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=organic-social&u[…]-20251219&utm_term=all-audiences&utm_content=social-pub-link | https://www.beatstars.com/creator-rights-agencyWhat happens when your beat goes global but the money doesn't follow?In this episode of Pay the Creators, we go behind the scenes of one of the most significant legal victories for independent producers. Tuomo and Tommi of BigBadBeats reveal how their viral hit "Tauba Tauba" turned into a complex legal challenge. And how BeatStars and the Creator Rights Agency (CRA) stepped in to secure almost $500,000 in missing royalties.This isn't just a success story; it’s a masterclass in why creator rights matter. FOLLOW BIGBADBEATS ON SOCIAL:BigBadBeats Instagram:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigbadbeats/BigBadBeats's BeatStars Page:⁠ https://www.beatstars.com/bigbadbeatsFOLLOW ABE BATSHON (CEO OF BEATSTARS) ON SOCIAL:Abe's Instagram:⁠ Abe's BeatStars Page:⁠ https://www.beatstars.com/abebatshonFOLLOW BEATSTARS:https://www.instagram.com/beatstars/https://www.instagram.com/beatstarspublishing/https://www.instagram.com/paythecreators/https://www.instagram.com/beatstarsacademy/Join the BeatStars community of over 10 million creatives:https://www.beatstars.comMake sure you’re getting paid what you’re owed. Setup takes just minutes, and BeatStars supports you at every step:Publishing: https://www.beatstars.com/publishingCreator Rights Agency: https://www.beatstars.com/cra
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    58 mins
  • How to Dakota Parker Built a Six-Figure Beat Business With BeatStars | Pay The Creators

    How to Dakota Parker Built a Six-Figure Beat Business With BeatStars | Pay The Creators
    Dec 16 2025

    Join the BeatStars community of over 10 million creatives:

    https://www.beatstars.com | https://www.beatstars.com/publishing | https://www.beatstars.com/creator-rights-agency

    Get Dakota Parker Beats: https://bit.ly/4aj6ODR


    In this episode of Pay the Creators, Dakota breaks down his unconventional rise as a true “BeatStars young gunner.” He shares how stepping away from the social media grind allowed him to focus on what matters most: creating, optimizing, and scaling his catalog.


    Dakota’s turning point came when BeatStars Publishing and the Creator Rights Agency helped him recover more than $48,000 in sound recording royalties from a ripped beat that surpassed 100M+ streams. Instead of cashing out, he reinvested every dollar back into BeatStars Promote—transforming his annual earnings from $5K–$10K into a six-figure business.


    If you’re looking for a blueprint to build a sustainable producer career without relying on clout, algorithms, or virality—this episode is for you.


    FOLLOW DAKOTA ON SOCIAL:

    Dakota Instagram: https://bit.ly/4rYWs2h


    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
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    41 mins
  • Creating History: YoungKio Talks Old Town Road’s Platinum Success | Pay the Creators S2 E6

    Creating History: YoungKio Talks Old Town Road’s Platinum Success | Pay the Creators S2 E6
    Sep 11 2024

    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
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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