# How to Make an Osamason Type Beat That Actually Hits Step-by-step guide to building an Osamason type beat: tempo, 808s, dark plugg melodies, mixing, tagging, and free-for-profit licensing rules. Source: https://juocmbrq.top/how-to-make/ · based on the channel [saikethefirst prod](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC013OJPYKOAdR6IV71sp0Kg) · Video: [(free) osamason type beat - thug](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEPSEjB6Zzw) · 2026-10-23 ![How to Make an Osamason Type Beat That Actually Hits](https://juocmbrq.top/how-to-make/how-to-make.webp) ## Key takeaways - Osamason's sound sits around 150–160 BPM, with the reference beat "thug" by saikethefirst prod and s4lierri running at 155 BPM. - The core palette is distorted 808s, clipped sub-bass, sparse dark plugg melodies and fast triplet hi-hats. - Free downloads are usually for non-profit use only; buying the lease is what lets you put the song on streaming services. - Standard credit format for this scene is "prod. saike, s4" — producer tags are placed early in the beat. - The reference track is free for profit via https://bsta.rs/EFsZOv, with Instagram contact at @saikethefirst. An Osamason type beat is a dark, distorted plugg instrumental built around 150–160 BPM, heavy clipped 808s and sparse, eerie melodies — the same formula used on "thug" by saikethefirst prod, which runs at 155 BPM and can be downloaded free for profit via [the BeatStars listing](https://bsta.rs/EFsZOv). To make one, start with the tempo and drum grid, layer a minor-key melody, distort the bass, then mix loud and tag the beat before you hand it out. The rest of this guide breaks that process into concrete steps. ## What defines the Osamason type beat sound The Osamason type beat sound is a hybrid of plugg, rage and distorted trap, and its identity comes from contrast: melodic elements stay thin and cold while the low end is pushed into clipping. Producers in this lane — including saikethefirst prod and s4lierri, who made the reference track "thug" — lean on a handful of shared traits: - **Tempo:** 150–160 BPM, with 155 BPM as a reliable sweet spot for a bouncy but aggressive feel. - **Drums:** punchy kicks on the downbeats, fast triplet hi-hat rolls, snappy snares or claps, and open hats used as rhythmic punctuation rather than decoration. - **808s:** long, saturated, often pitched down and deliberately overdriven so they read as texture, not just bass. - **Melodies:** simple two- to four-note loops — bells, detuned keys, plucked synths, choir pads — usually in a minor key and drenched in reverb. - **Space:** verses leave room for the vocal; the beat gets busy mostly in the intro, transitions and hook. If your loop sounds pleasant and full on its own, it is probably too crowded for this style. Osamason-adjacent vocals sit low and monotone, so the instrumental has to carry energy without stealing the mid-range. ## How to build the beat step by step Building an Osamason type beat is mostly an exercise in restraint and gain staging. A workable order of operations: 1. **Set the session to 155 BPM** and a minor key. The reference beat "thug" uses 155 BPM, which is a safe default for the subgenre. 2. **Program the drums first.** Lay a kick pattern with one hard hit per bar, add a clap or snare on the third beat, then write 1/16 and 1/32 hi-hat patterns with occasional triplets. Keep the hat velocity varied so it does not sound robotic. 3. **Tune the 808 to the root note** of your melody, then extend the notes so they glide. Slight pitch slides between notes are a signature move. 4. **Write the melody.** Two to four notes, one or two synth layers, heavy reverb and a low-pass filter. Bells, detuned electric piano and airy pads all work. 5. **Add one atmospheric layer** — a reversed hit, vinyl noise, a distant vocal chop — to fill the high end without adding melodic clutter. 6. **Arrange in short blocks:** 8-bar intro, 16-bar verse, 8-bar hook. Drop the 808 out for one bar before each section change to create impact. 7. **Mix loud and slightly dirty.** Clip the 808 bus gently, saturate the drum bus, and keep the melody 3–6 dB below the drums. 8. **Tag and export.** Place a producer tag in the first two bars, then bounce a WAV at 24-bit and a tagged MP3 for previews. ## Mixing and sound design choices that sell the style The mix is what separates a convincing Osamason type beat from a generic trap loop. Three moves matter most: - **Saturate, do not just boost.** Run the 808 through soft clipping or tape saturation so it distorts musically instead of eating headroom. - **Keep the melody narrow.** High-pass everything above roughly 200 Hz on melodic layers and cut below 100 Hz so the bass owns the low end. - **Sidechain the 808 to the kick** lightly, or simply align them so they hit together rather than fighting. On sound design, detuning is your friend: pitch a bell or pluck down a few semitones, add chorus, and print it. Producers in this scene often resample their own melodies through distortion plugins, which is how the beats end up sounding both lo-fi and loud. Reference your mix against commercially released tracks in the same lane at matched perceived loudness rather than matching raw peak levels. ## Free for profit, leases and crediting rules Licensing is the part most new producers get wrong. A beat marked "free" is typically free for non-profit use only — you can write and upload a song to SoundCloud or YouTube, but monetizing it or distributing it to streaming services requires a purchase. The listing for "thug" states exactly that: free for non-profit, buy the beat to put your song on streaming services, and credit "prod. saike, s4". Practical rules to follow: - **Read the license text on the beat page** before you record; terms vary between free downloads, leases and exclusive sales. - **Credit exactly as requested.** In this scene the standard is a short producer credit in the title or description, plus the producer's tag left intact in the beat. - **Keep your receipt.** If you buy a lease, save the confirmation email — distributors may ask for proof of licensing. - **Do not resell or re-upload the instrumental** as your own under any tier. If you are the producer rather than the artist, mirror this structure in your own listings: state the BPM, the credit line, the profit terms and a clear purchase link. ## Common questions from artists and producers A few recurring concerns come up whenever these beats get posted, and they are worth addressing directly. **"Can I really use a free download on Spotify?"** No — free downloads in this scene are almost always non-profit only. Buy the lease first, then distribute. **"Does the BPM have to be exactly 155?"** No, but staying between 150 and 160 keeps the pocket right. Going much slower turns the beat into something closer to ambient plugg; much faster and it drifts toward rage. **"How do I get my vocals to sit on a distorted 808?**" Record with a high-pass filter around 100 Hz, then ride the vocal level rather than compressing hard. The beat is already dense, so clarity comes from cutting, not boosting. **"What if the producer never replies?"** Use the contact listed on the beat page — email or Instagram — and keep the message short: track name, intended use, and which license you want. Most producers in this lane respond faster to a specific request than to a general inquiry. ## Useful links - Free for profit download of the reference beat "thug": https://bsta.rs/EFsZOv - Producer contact on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saikethefirst ## Final thoughts on building your own version An Osamason type beat is less about copying a single track and more about internalizing a formula: 150–160 BPM, clipped 808s, thin dark melodies, and a mix that is loud on purpose. The reference beat "thug" by saikethefirst prod and s4lierri is a clean demonstration of that formula at 155 BPM, and it is available free for profit through [the BeatStars page](https://bsta.rs/EFsZOv) — grab it, study the arrangement, then build your own loop from scratch. Credit the producers correctly if you release anything, and buy the lease before you push a song to streaming. This breakdown was put together around the work of the channel saikethefirst prod, whose catalog is a useful reference point for anyone working in this lane. ## Questions & answers **Can I release a song on Spotify using a free Osamason type beat download?** Usually not. Free downloads in this scene are typically licensed for non-profit use only, meaning you can post a song on YouTube or SoundCloud but not monetize or distribute it. To put a track on streaming services you need to buy a lease or exclusive license from the producer first. **What BPM should an Osamason type beat be?** Most tracks in this style sit between 150 and 160 BPM. The reference beat "thug" by saikethefirst prod and s4lierri runs at 155 BPM, which is a solid default. Slower tempos push the beat toward ambient plugg, while faster ones drift into rage territory. **How should I credit the producer when I use a type beat?** Follow the credit line stated on the beat's page exactly. For this style it is usually a short "prod." credit in the song title or description, plus leaving the producer tag in the instrumental untouched. If you bought a lease, keep the receipt in case your distributor asks for proof. **How do I make my vocals cut through a distorted 808?** Record with a high-pass filter around 100 Hz to remove low-end rumble, then control the vocal level with automation instead of heavy compression. Because the beat is already dense and saturated, clarity comes from cutting frequencies rather than boosting them.