Beatport

Updated July 2026.

Yes — LabelGrid delivers your releases to Beatport, the leading download store for electronic and dance music. As a download store with strong DJ culture, Beatport offers promotional tools focused on charts, exclusivity, and DJ community engagement. Your label must first be enabled and approved for Beatport distribution.

Artist Portal: greenroom.beatport.com

Delivery specs at a glance

Spec	Detail
Audio format accepted	WAV 16-bit or 24-bit (preferred), AIFF, FLAC, or MP3 320kbps; deliver the best source available
Artwork spec	Minimum 1400x1400px, RGB, square (1:1), no promotional text or URLs
Lossless / Hi-Res / Spatial support	Lossless downloads for DJs; Beatport supports hi-res
Territory / regions	Global
Monetization / Content ID	Per-track downloads (purchases)
Artist-profile linking	Claim your Beatport artist profile after delivery; label must be onboarded
Go-live timeline	Varies by platform; longer for new labels — verify per DSP

For more on distribution timing and store coverage, see Distribution Lead Times and Supported Stores. To claim your profiles across platforms, see Claim Your Profiles. LabelGrid distributes to all major DSPs — see LabelGrid Music Distribution Platforms.

Claiming your profile

Requirements

Music for sale on Beatport (distributed through LabelGrid)
Your artist name as it appears on Beatport
Professional email address

How to claim

Go to greenroom.beatport.com
Click Sign Up
Search for your artist profile
Verify your identity
Wait for verification

Key features

Feature	Description
DJ Charts	Create curated track lists
Exclusivity	Higher visibility for exclusive releases
Hype Program	Feature opportunities for labels
Sharing Tools	Social media graphics for chart positions

DJ Charts

Creating DJ Charts is a key promotional tool on Beatport.

What are DJ Charts?

Curated lists of tracks you recommend
Shows your taste and influences
Can include your own tracks and others
Featured prominently on the platform

How to create a chart

Go to your Beatport artist profile
Click Create DJ Chart
Add 10 tracks (your music and tracks you support)
Write a description
Publish

Benefits

Discovery by fans of the other tracks you feature
Tastemaker credibility
Charts can be featured by Beatport editors
Networking with other artists you include

Best practices

Mix your tracks with tracks from artists you admire
Update charts regularly
Theme your charts (sets, mood, events)
Promote your charts on social media

Exclusivity

Beatport exclusivity is set per release, per outlet. Open your release, go to the DSP/outlets tab, and click Customize on Beatport to open its Distribution Settings dialog, then choose a Beatport Exclusivity period.

Options: None (the default — non-exclusive), 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, or Lifetime.

The exclusivity option only appears once Beatport is enabled and approved for your label and Beatport is selected for that release — it’s the only store that supports this. It is not how you enable Beatport; enable Beatport on the label first (see Distribution Requirements).

Why exclusivity can matter

Higher visibility - Exclusive releases may receive priority placement
Editorial attention - May be more likely to be featured
DJ preference - DJs often seek Beatport exclusives

Trade-offs

Not available on other download platforms during the exclusivity period
May limit total reach
Works best for DJ-focused electronic music

Hype Program

Beatport’s Hype Program supports emerging labels and artists:

What you get

Feature opportunities on Beatport’s front page
Genre chart consideration
Editorial playlist placement
Marketing support

How to qualify

Consistent release quality
Growing sales momentum
Active Beatport presence

Genre focus

Beatport’s core focus is electronic and dance music, with 36+ curated genres including:

House - Deep house, tech house, progressive, afro house, soulful house
Techno - Peak time/driving, hard techno, minimal/deep tech
Drum & Bass - Liquid, neurofunk, jump up, jungle
Trance - Progressive, uplifting, psy-trance
Dubstep/Bass - Deep dubstep, bass house, future bass
Electronica/Downtempo - Ambient, chillout, lo-fi

As of September 2025, Beatport expanded to include open-format genres such as hip-hop, R&B, pop, Latin, Caribbean, and African music. These genres should still be DJ-oriented or electronic-adjacent for the best fit.

Chart positions

Track your performance on Beatport charts:

Top 100 - Overall bestsellers
Genre charts - Category-specific rankings
Hype charts - Emerging releases
DJ charts - Curated selections

Beatport provides graphics to share your chart positions:

Social media images
Embed codes
Download badges

Tips for success

Create DJ charts regularly - Shows you’re active in the community
Consider exclusivity - Especially for key releases
Focus on quality over quantity - Beatport buyers are discerning
Engage with the DJ community - Beatport is about culture, not just sales
Monitor your chart positions - Celebrate and share successes

Technical requirements

Beatport is a download store used by professional DJs. Audio quality and metadata accuracy are critical.

Audio specifications

Specification	Requirement
Format	WAV 16-bit or 24-bit (preferred), AIFF, FLAC, MP3 320kbps
Sample rate	44.1kHz
Channels	Stereo

Beatport delivers high-quality files to DJs, so always provide the best source audio available.

BPM and Key

LabelGrid automatically detects BPM and Key from your audio files. This information is sent to Beatport so DJs can mix your tracks harmonically.

You don’t need to enter this manually - just upload high-quality audio and we handle the rest.

Metadata requirements

Field	Notes
Catalogue number	Required and must be unique per label (letters and numbers only, no special characters)
Featured artists	Must be in the “Featuring” field, NOT in the Artist dropdowns (common rejection reason)

Distribution Requirements

Before you can use Beatport’s promotional features, your label must be enabled for Beatport distribution. This involves a one-time setup process including genre selection and approval.

See Beatport Distribution Requirements for:

How to enable Beatport for your label
Genre validation requirements
Audio quality standards
Chart eligibility timing

FAQ

”Does LabelGrid deliver to Beatport?”

Yes — LabelGrid delivers your releases to Beatport, the leading download store for electronic and dance music. Your label must first be enabled and approved for Beatport distribution.

”How do I enable Beatport for my label?”

Enable Beatport when creating a new label or by editing an existing label in your account settings, then answer the additional questions. A ticket is opened automatically for processing — you do not need to contact support to request it.

”How do I set Beatport exclusivity on a release?”

Open the release, go to the DSP/outlets tab, click Customize on Beatport, and choose an exclusivity period (None, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, or Lifetime). Beatport requires at least 7 business days’ notice before a window can start.

”Do I need to enter BPM and key for Beatport?”

No — LabelGrid automatically detects BPM and key from your audio and sends them to Beatport so DJs can mix your tracks harmonically. Just upload high-quality audio.

”How long does a release take to go live on Beatport?”

Delivery times vary by platform and can be longer for newly onboarded labels — allow a labeled range and verify per DSP. Deliver well ahead of your release date.

”Can I take my music down from Beatport?”

Yes — request a takedown through your LabelGrid dashboard and the removal is sent to Beatport. Processing time varies.

Resources

Official Beatport Documentation

Beatport for Artists & Labels - Main portal for label services, distribution, and support
Beatport - Main marketplace

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