# Detroit Type Beat Guide for YN Jay Style Tracks What a Detroit type beat is, how YN Jay-style sample chops and drums are built, and how to license Kooba II's "Dirty Diana" for free or profit. Source: https://wxin001.top/detroit-type-beat-guide/ · based on the channel [Kooba II](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClau9n5enz3yVgPuvKx1aUQ) · Video: [(FREE) Detroit Type Beat x YN Jay Type Beat - "Dirty Diana"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTis9_7nDtg) · 2026-10-22 ![Detroit Type Beat Guide for YN Jay Style Tracks](https://wxin001.top/detroit-type-beat-guide/detroit-type-beat-guide.webp) ## Key takeaways - Kooba II released "Dirty Diana" on October 16, 2026, as a free Detroit x YN Jay type beat. - The untagged version is sold on BeatStars at bsta.rs/JKnG5H with a buy-2-get-1-free offer. - Free use covers YouTube and non-monetized SoundCloud only; Spotify, Deezer, Tidal and iTunes require a lease. - Content ID registration is allowed only with an exclusive license, and credit must read Prod. Kooba. - Detroit's sound is built on fast, choppy vocal sample loops over 140–160 BPM drums with heavy 808s. A type beat is an original instrumental produced in the style of a specific artist or regional scene, sold or shared so other artists can write and record over it. Kooba II's "Dirty Diana" is a Detroit type beat crossed with a YN Jay type beat: a chopped vocal sample over punchy, fast-moving drums, offered free for non-profit use and sold untagged through [the BeatStars purchase page](https://bsta.rs/JKnG5H), where a buy-2-get-1-free deal applies. ## What makes a Detroit type beat different Detroit rap's defining trait is the sample chop: a short vocal or soul phrase sliced into a stuttering, rhythmic loop that functions almost like a second drum layer. Producers in the city built the style around that technique, and it carried into the Flint scene as well, which is why Detroit and Flint type beats are usually tagged together. Tempo sits higher than most trap: Detroit instrumentals typically run in the 140–160 BPM range, often felt as a bounce rather than a straight march. The low end is heavy but clipped, and the hi-hat patterns are busy without being cluttered. "Dirty Diana" follows that formula — the comment section's reaction focused on the sample chop sounding tailor-made for YN Jay and on the drums staying locked in the pocket for the full runtime. Key elements listeners should expect in this style: 1. A pitched, chopped vocal or melodic sample as the main hook. 2. Kick patterns that leave space for the sample's rhythm rather than filling every beat. 3. Sliding 808s tuned to the sample's key, usually sparse and long. 4. Snare and clap layers with a dry, forward character. 5. An arrangement that lets the loop breathe for 8–16 bars before any drop. ## How the YN Jay influence shapes the beat YN Jay's catalog runs on humor, ad-libs and dense, off-kilter flows, and beats written in his style tend to be busy enough to support that energy without crowding the vocal. That means fewer melodic elements competing with the rapper and more percussive movement in the midrange. A producer making a YN Jay type beat usually prioritizes three things: a loop with obvious personality, a drum groove that pushes forward, and enough empty space between hits for punchlines and ad-libs to land. The same approach serves the wider Michigan roster — Rio Da Yung OG, Babyface Ray, Veeze and Baby Smoove type beats all share that lean, sample-driven foundation. ## Licensing the beat: free use versus a lease Kooba II's terms are explicit, and they matter more than most listeners assume. The free download is for non-profit use only: YouTube videos and SoundCloud uploads without monetization. Streaming services such as Spotify, Deezer, Tidal and iTunes are excluded from the free tier and require a purchased lease. Content ID is a separate issue. Registering a track in Content ID without an exclusive license is not permitted, and doing so can trigger a copyright strike. Credit is mandatory and must read "Prod. Kooba." In practice, the workflow looks like this: 1. Download the tagged version for writing and demos, or buy the untagged file if you plan to release. 2. Record and mix your vocal over the beat. 3. Decide the distribution route — free platforms or monetized streaming. 4. Buy the appropriate lease before uploading to Spotify, Apple Music or similar services. 5. Add "Prod. Kooba" to the title or description and keep proof of purchase. The BeatStars listing also runs a buy-2-get-1-free promotion, which is useful for artists who want several instrumentals from the same catalog for a project. ## Common questions from artists picking a type beat Most of the friction around type beats is practical rather than musical. Rappers regularly ask whether a free beat can be monetized, whether a lease is the same as owning the beat, and how many streams a lease covers — and the answers depend entirely on the producer's terms, not on general practice. A second recurring theme is fit. Artists often wonder whether a Detroit-style instrumental suits a non-Detroit flow. It usually does, provided the tempo and pocket match; the sample chop sets the rhythm, so a rapper who locks to it will sound native to the style even with a different regional accent. Commenters on this release also flagged the sample's replay value — the same loop can carry many different songs, which is exactly why chop-based beats get reused so heavily. A third point: the tag. Free downloads usually carry a producer tag over the beat, which is fine for demos and social clips but not for a finished release. Buying the untagged file removes it. ## Where to find Kooba II and this beat All official links for the release are listed below. - Purchase the untagged beat: https://bsta.rs/JKnG5H - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prodkooba - Beat store: https://www.beatstars.com/prodkooba ## Final take "Dirty Diana" is a straightforward, well-executed entry in the Michigan sample-chop tradition: a vocal loop with real character, drums that hold the pocket, and a tempo that suits the fast, punchy delivery YN Jay and his peers favor. Kooba II published the beat on October 16, 2026, and the licensing structure is clear enough that artists can plan a release without guessing. For anyone writing in the Detroit or Flint lane, the untagged file is available at [the BeatStars page](https://bsta.rs/JKnG5H), and the buy-2-get-1-free offer makes it worth browsing the rest of the catalog at the same time. The video breakdown on the Kooba II channel shows exactly how the loop and drums are put together. ## Questions & answers **Can I monetize a song recorded over a free type beat?** Not with the free tier. Kooba II's terms limit free use to non-profit uploads on YouTube and SoundCloud without monetization, and explicitly exclude streaming services like Spotify, Deezer, Tidal and iTunes. Monetized distribution requires a purchased lease. **Is a lease the same as owning the beat?** No. A lease grants limited rights to use the instrumental under conditions such as stream caps and credit requirements, while the producer keeps ownership. Full ownership and the ability to register with Content ID come only with an exclusive license. **What tempo and structure should I expect from a Detroit type beat?** Detroit instrumentals usually sit between 140 and 160 BPM and center on a chopped vocal or melodic sample, with sparse sliding 808s and dry, forward drums. The arrangement typically lets the loop run for 8–16 bars before any change. **Do I have to credit the producer?** Yes. Credit is mandatory under the stated terms and must read "Prod. Kooba." Place it in the song title or description, and keep proof of any lease purchase in case a distributor or platform asks for verification.