Beat Battle
Season 1
Tournament 2026
64 Open Producer Slots. Single Elimination. One Winner. Win $5,000 in marketing across BTR platform, label outreach, homepage takeovers, and a Raptology editorial feature.
Preparing Round of 32 Contenders
Judges are counting the votes and deciding who goes through!
Round of 32 - VOTING OPEN
Head-to-head matchups. Winners advance to Sweet 16.
Round of 32 Elimination
Head-to-head matchups. Winners advance.
Grand Prize Package
The Judges
Industry heavyweights judging your beats.
Lance Romance
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
Dom Hollins
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.
Dan - Bangaz By Boon
Dan is leading the charge for BTR (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.
Live Bracket
Official Trailer
Tournament Protocol
Access Required
Must have an active BTR (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.
Worldwide Access
Accepting submissions from North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania.
How to Vote
This tournament uses our Battle Arena. Click any matchup to compare tracks.
1. Enter the Arena
Click on any matchup in the bracket to open the VS card.
2. Compare Beats
Listen to 60s clips from Producer A and Producer B. Check their stats and genres.
3. Smash Vote
Cast your vote. One vote per matchup. All votes are final.