HalalBeats: Powering the Global Creator Economy with Seamless Licensing

About Customer

HalalBeats, a UK-based platform founded in 2015, represents some of the world’s most respected and vibrant independent musicians. The platform serves a wide range of clients, from global brands and renowned marketing agencies to independent filmmakers, producers, and hobbyists, and simplifies the music licensing process with an easy-to-use interface and flexible subscription plans.

How It Works

With customizable licensing options like Pay-Per-Use and subscription-based models (Creator and Pro), HalalBeats runs a comprehensive music licensing platform based on existing collection and filtering via moods and vocal types. Users may easily browse, play, and download tracks, make custom playlists, add songs to their favourites, and submit and get money from their music using license generation.

Core Features

Flexible Licensing Models: Users can opt for Pay-Per-Use licenses or choose unlimited access via Creator and Pro subscriptions.
Advanced Search Interface: Enables quick and precise track searches from the extensive catalog.
Playlist and Favorites Management: Users can manage personalized playlists and save favorite tracks.
Artist Submission Portal: Artists can effortlessly submit music, track submissions, and earn based on licensing revenue.

Challenges We Faced

Subscription Scalability: Developing distinct yet scalable subscription models catering to diverse user needs, from individual creators to major corporations.
Advanced Search Functionality: Implementing a robust and efficient search interface to navigate the extensive music catalog.
Integrated Artist Platform: Ensuring a seamless experience for artists to submit and monetize music without technical complexities.
Smooth Licensing Process: Ensuring clarity and ease in license selection across multiple user categories, including promotional, educational, personal, weddings, non-profit, and student projects.

Solutions We Provided

Our experienced development team executed thorough research and rigorous testing to deliver tailored solutions. We implemented flexible Creator and Pro subscription models with unlimited usage options and clear guidelines across various platforms. Additionally, we developed a sophisticated Elasticsearch-powered search interface for precise track discovery.

We also created an intuitive submission and monetization portal for artists, automating the licensing and royalty management processes. Furthermore, our team developed clear, user-friendly Pay-Per-Use licensing categories tailored specifically to various content needs, including promotional content, films, personal projects, weddings, and educational purposes.

Tech Stack Used

Frontend: ReactJS for responsive and dynamic UI.
Backend: PHP Symfony Framework ensuring robust and scalable performance.
Cloud Hosting: AWS EC2 and AWS RDS (MySQL databases).
Search Functionality: Elasticsearch provides swift and accurate search results.
Payment Integration: Stripe & PayPal for secure and seamless transactions.

Team Members Involved

We provided our client, HalalBeats, with a skilled and dedicated team to successfully deliver the project.

Frontend and backend developer
Cloud infrastructure specialist
UI/UX designer
Quality assurance engineer
SEO Team
Project manager

Results We Got

Enhanced User Engagement: Improved subscription and licensing experiences boosted overall platform engagement and retention, encouraging users to explore and utilize more features regularly.
Optimized Monetization for Artists: A simplified artist submission process led to higher user satisfaction and increased music submissions, creating a richer catalog and more earning opportunities for musicians.
Increased Platform Flexibility: Diverse licensing options expanded HalalBeats appeal to a broader clientele, allowing creators from various industries to find plans that fit their unique content needs.

Features Included in the Web App

1

Multiple Subscription Options

Allows users to select from Creator and Pro subscription models or Pay-Per-Use licensing, tailored to diverse project requirements.

2

Advanced Track Search and Discovery

Efficiently find music through an advanced search interface, facilitating rapid and accurate track selection.

3

Artist Submission and Monetization

Artists can submit music seamlessly and earn royalties through an automated and transparent process.

4

Playlist and Favorites Management

Users can effortlessly create personalized playlists, bookmark favorite tracks, and streamline their music selection process.

5

Multi-Platform Distribution Capability

Tracks licensed via HalalBeats can be seamlessly used across multiple platforms, including YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, Facebook, and more, meeting varied distribution needs.

6

User-Specific Licensing Categories

Provides precise licensing categories for promotional, personal, educational, and non-profit content, simplifying the selection and compliance processes.