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The Grooves That Changed Music Uncredited but Unstoppable
ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
Make history with the
grooves that built hip hop.
Clyde Stubblefield’s revolutionary grooves changed music forever, from James Brown to Dr. Dre to Nas. Now you can channel that legendary feel with exclusive Analog Edition stems from original Clyde sessions, mixed, mastered, and cut to vinyl the way his drums were meant to be heard.
This BeatStars Exclusive Analog Edition puts you in the studio with the most sampled drummer of all time. Cook up your best beat using his signature pocket grooves and submit for a chance to win a major prize package and a feature on BeatStars. Drop your track with #FunkyDrummerChallenge to hit the community leaderboard, or skip the vote and go straight to the judges with a BeatStars Professional membership.
Submission & Voting Period
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Review Period
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exclusive prizes!
what can you win?
To celebrate the release, BeatStars is hosting a beat contest using the Clyde Stubblefield Drum Kit.
1
st
place
– Yurt Rock - Entire YR Library
- Infrasonic - 20% mastering coupon for all who enter, One Free Mix from Reid Shippen and Free LP Mastering with Pete Lyman (Must be less than 40:00, one round of revisions included and only receiving digital masters)
- Pro Mix Academy - Year of Master Program with all courses and monthly coaching calls
- Rupert Neve Designs - Phono Preamp
- PureMix - Year subscription to PureMix, Plugins
- Native Instruments - Controller, Plugins, Sound Library
- HEDD - Headphones
- Infrasonic - 20% mastering coupon for all who enter, One Free Mix from Reid Shippen and Free LP Mastering with Pete Lyman (Must be less than 40:00, one round of revisions included and only receiving digital masters)
- Pro Mix Academy - Year of Master Program with all courses and monthly coaching calls
- Rupert Neve Designs - Phono Preamp
- PureMix - Year subscription to PureMix, Plugins
- Native Instruments - Controller, Plugins, Sound Library
- HEDD - Headphones
- Third Ear - Custom Studio Monitors
- Maker Swiss - Free Musicians Bank Acct, Shopify Channel, Contest platform
- Wolff Audio - Headphone amp
- ONCE - Co-Founder Lifetime Membership(Distribution, Royalties, Payment)
- Safari Pedals - Everything bundle
- Universal Audio - Apollo Twin X QUAD, Sphere DLX Modeling Mic, UA Anthem Analog Synthesizer Pug-In, UAD Select 10 Bundle, UAD Spark (1 Year Subscription), UAFX Lion Super Lead Amp Pedal, UAFX Max preamp & Dual Compression Pedal
- Maker Swiss - Free Musicians Bank Acct, Shopify Channel, Contest platform
- Wolff Audio - Headphone amp
- ONCE - Co-Founder Lifetime Membership(Distribution, Royalties, Payment)
- Safari Pedals - Everything bundle
- Universal Audio - Apollo Twin X QUAD, Sphere DLX Modeling Mic, UA Anthem Analog Synthesizer Pug-In, UAD Select 10 Bundle, UAD Spark (1 Year Subscription), UAFX Lion Super Lead Amp Pedal, UAFX Max preamp & Dual Compression Pedal
Pro Mix AcademyYear of 997 Program with courses and coaching @promixacademy
Native InstrumentsController, plugins, and sound library @nativeinstruments
Wolff AudioHeadphone amp @wolffaudio
ONCECo-founder lifetime membership for distribution, royalties, and payment @onceforcreators
HEDD HeadphonesA free pair for Top 10 and Winner @heddaudio
Safari PedalsEverything bundle plus 20 percent discount for all BeatStars users @safaripedals
Yurt RockEntire Yurt Rock library @yurtrockmusic
Maker SwissFree musician’s bank account, Shopify channel, and contest platform @makerswiss
Rupert Neve DesignsPhono preamp @rupert_neve
PuremixOne year subscription with plug-ins @puremixonline
Third EarCustom studio monitors @thirdear.inc
Universal AudioApollo Twin bundle, Sphere DLX mic, plugins @uaudio
Submit your remix
How to Enter
WHERE LEGACY MEETS THE FUTURE
Flip Clyde’s groove.
Make it yours.
The Funky Drummer didn’t just play a beat. He created a blueprint. Clyde Stubblefield’s rhythm shaped the sound of hip hop, funk, and modern music. But despite his influence, Clyde was rarely credited or compensated for his contributions. This challenge is a chance to help preserve and honor his legacy by creating something new from the grooves he left behind. Bring your style. Push the groove. Show the world what comes next.
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Meet our partners!
The Challenge Hosts
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BeatStars
WORLD’S #1 MUSIC MARKETPLACE
BeatStars is the world's leading music marketplace and creator platform, empowering producers, artists, and songwriters to sell beats, collaborate, and grow their business. With millions of users across the globe, BeatStars provides tools for licensing, publishing, distribution, and monetization, all designed to support creators at every stage of their journey.
Infrasonic
High-Fidelity Sound for Every Artist
Infrasonic is an award-winning collective
of engineers whose mission is rooted in supporting artists at any level. Their Los Angeles and Nashville studios offer services ranging from stereo and immersive mixing and mastering to vinyl mastering and lacquer cutting.
of engineers whose mission is rooted in supporting artists at any level. Their Los Angeles and Nashville studios offer services ranging from stereo and immersive mixing and mastering to vinyl mastering and lacquer cutting.
Yurt Rock
Inspiring Loops, Real Players, Royalty-Free
Yurt Rock is a leading digital music company focused on royalty-free loops, samples, and virtual instruments for producers and musicians at every level. Their artist-curated collections span genres like funk, rock, cinematic, and world percussion, all designed to work seamlessly with major DAWs and production tools.
Top Voted Entries
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DOWNLOAD.
FLIP.
SUBMIT.
Honor Clyde. Get heard. Keep the beat alive.
frequently asked questions
what is the BPM & Key of the Drum Loop?
Tempo: 101 BPM, Key: D major
Where do I upload my beat?
Upload your beat to YouTube.com. If you don’t know how to create a video file you can use a site like TunesToTube.com to upload your audio to YouTube. You MUST include your entry link in your YouTube video description to qualify!
How do I submit my beat?
Click “Submit Now!” on the main menu to enter the challenge.
How many submissions am I allowed?
Each participant may submit 1 entry only.
Can I submit a collab?
Yes, you can enter a collab, but please note that the prizes are only available to one winner.
Am I eligible to enter?
Yes, the #FunkyDrummerChallenge is open to everybody.
How can I vote?
Voting is open throughout the duration of the submission period. Simply select the beat you wish to vote for and click the button to place a vote. Each user is allowed 1 vote per day. Click here to see all the submissions.
How much does voting matter in the Challenge?
Votes from the community play a major role in the #FunkyDrummerChallenge. ONLY the top 100 most-voted submissions will advance to the review round (with the exception of BeatStars Professional plan members, who will automatically advance). It’s recommended to leverage social media, promote your submission extensively (use #FunkyDrummerChallenge and tag us), and engage with the online music community to gather support and votes. Users with more votes will also have a higher likelihood of being selected for free promotion via submission highlights on social media.
What happens if I don't get many votes?
If you're not a Professional plan member, your entry needs to rank in the top 100 most-voted submissions to reach the review round. Want to skip the voting process? Upgrade to the Professional plan and get your entry directly to the judges.
Is it necessary to be a Professional plan member?
No, but the Professional plan gives you two key benefits: automatic entry into the review round (no voting required) and increased chances of being featured in our social media promotional content.
Where can I download the Drum Loop for this challenge?
How do I download the file?
Is there an entry fee?
No, there is no entry fee to participate in this challenge.
When is the last day to submit my beat?
Submissions close on Thursday, August 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.
How can I increase my chances of winning?
Submit your best beat, then promote your submission to gather votes. Share it with the BeatStars community and on social media using #FunkyDrummerChallenge and tag @BeatStars to boost visibility. Want to skip the voting round? Join as a Professional plan member for automatic entry into the review round.
How will the winners be contacted?
Winners will be notified directly via email by the BeatStars team once decisions are finalized.
Who can I contact if I have questions about the Challenge?
If you have any questions or concerns, please email support@beatstars.com, and the BeatStars team will assist you.