Beat This! Beat This! Competition - August 27-28, 2025

[Iron Keys]

@MalakaBeats
I had read somewhere that many experimental pieces had been submitted, and I was wondering where they were. Here’s one. I really like the sounds, the minimalism, and the masterful use of negative space. Yet, it doesn't fully capture me. I feel like something is missing—either a lead instrument or some kind of surprising intervention. But there's no lack of craftsmanship, and in my headphones, the layering of the instruments is pro.

Ironically, this wasn't one of the ones I considered 'experimental'
The minimalism is what I loved. This gave vibes like beats Tyga may vocal. Tbh many could vocal this. I think the 'lack of lead instrument' you felt was missing attila, was likely a lead vocal.

Quality work.
@MalakaBeats

 

[MainellaBeats]

Congrats @DJ Excellence i voted for yours. Very dope beat. Was really fun to participate in my first one. Y’all are beasts. Lotta talent here.

@attila
Thanks for the kind words. It was a loop from splice that I chopped and added some bass to

 

[Iron Keys]

@Iron Keys can you give me feedback on mine please?

man had literally requested within seconds of my posting that love it. And you sure can

"Every Little Act"
This is actually quite a vibe of a beat! I can't remember hearing it first time round --- must have missed it. (Somtimes I feel like the beats have changed once results have released - weird)

This likely would have been in with a great shout of receiving a vote from me, Just Blaze vibes kinda. Love that shit.

Perfect intro length. Great choice of chops. Mix seems pretty fine. Bass sounds little farty, something about i don't like, but lots about it I do.
Drums mixed well, Tho I feel like I would have liked more sub-thump from the kick. (but that personal taste, plenty records have equal to what you do)

There's some abrupt or almost awkward bits in the chops, BUT i think it still works.

Love the little middle section where you let the sample play before dropping back into the beat

This is a very dope beat, and would sound absolutely sick vocalled.

Feel I must have missed this beat, 'cause I'm on my third listen and feel like I would have voted for this!!!

 

[attila]

Ironically, this wasn't one of the ones I considered 'experimental'
The minimalism is what I loved. This gave vibes like beats Tyga may vocal. Tbh many could vocal this. I think the 'lack of lead instrument' you felt was missing attila, was likely a lead vocal.

Quality work.
@MalakaBeats

Yes, agree

 

[Kane the MOD]

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man had literally requested within seconds of my posting that love it. And you sure can

"Every Little Act"
This is actually quite a vibe of a beat! I can't remember hearing it first time round --- must have missed it. (Somtimes I feel like the beats have changed once results have released - weird)

This likely would have been in with a great shout of receiving a vote from me, Just Blaze vibes kinda. Love that shit.

Perfect intro length. Great choice of chops. Mix seems pretty fine. Bass sounds little farty, something about i don't like, but lots about it I do.
Drums mixed well, Tho I feel like I would have liked more sub-thump from the kick. (but that personal taste, plenty records have equal to what you do)

There's some abrupt or almost awkward bits in the chops, BUT i think it still works.

Love the little middle section where you let the sample play before dropping back into the beat

This is a very dope beat, and would sound absolutely sick vocalled.

Feel I must have missed this beat, 'cause I'm on my third listen and feel like I would have voted for this!!!

Really appreciate your feedback.

I felt that the beat was pretty dope and I am glad that I am not way off.

Will be back with more.

 

[Iron Keys]

Really appreciate your feedback.

I felt that the beat was pretty dope and I am glad that I am not way off.

Will be back with more.

Keep bringing 'em, brother! That one was genuine quality.

Do you have a favorite style of Beat you make? Or was it you talking about the changing of process and not really making the same style beat back to back? Can't remember of that wad you or tomblr

 

[Kane the MOD]

Keep bringing 'em, brother! That one was genuine quality.

Do you have a favorite style of Beat you make? Or was it you talking about the changing of process and not really making the same style beat back to back? Can't remember of that wad you or tomblr

It was me. I usually switch between sampling songs and tinkering around with Chords and Midi.

I make pretty much classical boom bap. From smooth to dark.

 

[Iron Keys]

It was me. I usually switch between sampling songs and tinkering around with Chords and Midi.

I make pretty much classical boom bap. From smooth to dark.

Nice, man.

Well if you keep bringing bangers like that I'm sure you'll be soon securing votes from me!

 

[DJ BADMIRAL]

I voted for @DJ BADMIRAL

My top 3 included @MalakaBeats (who i was fighting with myself whether to vote for you or badmiral - was tempted to switch vote) and @Ayatollah Herbs

Great beats from you 3.


If anyone who battled wants any feedback just @ me and I'll drop you some

I appreciate it bro. Idk how judges come up with these results, but I didn't plan on winning. Just wanted to post something for fun.

 

[Iron Keys]

I appreciate it bro. Idk how judges come up with these results, but I didn't plan on winning. Just wanted to post something for fun.

It can be odd sometimes - can see some absolute thorough bangers lose out. And sometimes it just 'doesn't make sense'

happens to all of us. Other times it can mostly make sense. But definitely don't get discouraged - especially if you got people shouting your beat out or saying they voted for you, shows for sure you're doing something right.

I've had beats not win but that like 1 member might lose their mind over being some beat they just absolutely love - that shit be gold for real.

Keep 'em coming, bro look forward to more of your work

 

[DJ BADMIRAL]

It can be odd sometimes - can see some absolute thorough bangers lose out. And sometimes it just 'doesn't make sense'

happens to all of us. Other times it can mostly make sense. But definitely don't get discouraged - especially if you got people shouting your beat out or saying they voted for you, shows for sure you're doing something right.

I've had beats not win but that like 1 member might lose their mind over being some beat they just absolutely love - that shit be gold for real.

Keep 'em coming, bro look forward to more of your work

You're right, I'll try to keep at it. Just seems like all the beats that usually win are boom bap. Which is why I went a different way than my usual type beats. You win some, you lose some, but the game is the game end of the day. I appreciate your input and overall outlook on the competition.