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Beat Battle
Season 1
Tournament 2026

64 Producers. Single Elimination. One King. Win $5,000 in marketing, label outreach, homepage takeovers, and a Raptology editorial feature.

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* First come, first served. No holds.
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Jan 1, 12:00 AM ET

Entries Open

Upload beats to the bracket. 64 slots open.

Jan 3, 9:00 PM ET

Entries Close & Locked

Bracket is finalized. Matchups set.

Jan 3 - Jan 17

Voting & Elimination

Community voting. Winners advance.

Official Partners

Grand Prize Package

Platform Takeover
Homepage cover placement for 1 week, featured profile, and push notifications to the userbase.
Editorial Feature
Full interview and publication on Raptology, plus blog coverage on ecosystem sites.
Industry Connect
Direct email outreach to A&Rs at partner labels. We put your winning beat in their inbox.

The Judges

Industry heavyweights judging your beats.

Judge 1

Lance Romance

Sony ATV Publishing Producer

With over four decades in the industry, with 50 albums spanning my career, and previously a 25-year relationship as a writer and producer with my music catalog at Sony ATV Publishing, I’ve learned that authenticity is non-negotiable

Credits: Life Of A Show Girl Remix, Taylor Swift. Sony. EMI.
Judge 2

Dom Hollins

Global Marketer & Entrepreneur

Leading Global Marketer and Entrepreneur. Founder of Forever Hollins Management and co-founder of Shock The Culture, he helps independent artists grow with data-driven branding, rollouts, playlisting, press, and social strategy. Known online as “The Marketing Scientist,” he focuses on measurable, sustainable results.

Credits: Chingy Richie Evans Donell Jones Freeway Ricky Ross Natarsha Rae American Italian Pasta Company Self Help Credit Union Dorian Clark Curtiss King Tramaine Long 2wiin Kingz and many more.
Judge 3

Dan - Bangaz By Boon

Beat Battle Host

Dan is leading the charge for BeatsToRapOn’s first Global Beat Battle Tournament. Season 1 is set to be massive — with elite beat makers from around the world coming together to battle it out, drive culture, and set the standard for what global producer competitions should look like. This isn’t just a tournament. It’s the foundation.

Host: BeatsToRapOn Beat Battle

Live Bracket

Tournament Protocol

SYS_STATUS: ACTIVE

Access Required

Must have an active BeatsToRapOn account to submit.

Single Shot Protocol

One entry per producer. Make your upload count.

Human Verified

Originals only. Samples must be cleared. No Full AI Tracks.

Zero Tolerance

Voting abuse or botting results in immediate disqualification.

Proof of Creation

Winner must provide track stems (multitracks) for verification.

RNG Seeding

Bracket matchups are randomized instantly upon entry lock.

Who Can Enter?

We don’t care about your follower count. We care about the heat. Whether you are a bedroom producer or a studio veteran, if you have the file, you have a shot.

Global Entry Supported
Open to all countries & regions.
Beatmakers Producers Composers Sound Designers Sample Flippers Loop Makers

Worldwide Access

Accepting submissions from North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania.

How to Vote

This tournament uses our Smart Hover Player. No clicking required to listen.

1. Hover to Preview

Simply move your mouse over any producer's name in the bracket. The track will instantly start playing.

2. Compare Beats

Move between opponents to crossfade audio. Listen to both tracks to decide who had the better drop.

3. Smash Vote

Click the Vote Button inside the popup player. One vote per matchup. All votes are final.