# Drake Type Beat Guide to Rooftop Sound What a Drake type beat is, how MORTE's Rooftop blends Drake and ASAP Rocky, its 145 BPM Fm setup, licensing rules and free download terms. Source: https://xikee.top/drake-type-beat-guide/ · based on the channel [MORTE](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU167NE3gLhco469qtMuLYQ) · Video: [(FREE) DRAKE x ASAP ROCKY TYPE BEAT - "ROOFTOP"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndiZjEWvifc) · 2026-10-20 ![Drake Type Beat Guide to Rooftop Sound](https://xikee.top/drake-type-beat-guide/drake-type-beat-guide.webp) ## Key takeaways - "ROOFTOP" by MORTE is a free Drake x ASAP Rocky type beat at 145 BPM in F minor. - Untagged version and lease are available via BeatStars; free use requires the tag (prod. Morte). - Free downloads are cleared for YouTube and SoundCloud only, not for paid streaming releases. - No Content ID registration without exclusive rights, otherwise uploads get taken down. - The store runs a buy 2 get 3 free offer on every beat. A Drake type beat is a instrumental built to match the mood, tempo and drum language of Drake's catalog so that an unsigned artist can write and record over it without clearing a major-label sample. "ROOFTOP" by MORTE is exactly that: a free Drake x ASAP Rocky type beat at 145 BPM in F minor, and the untagged file can be purchased through [the BeatStars listing for ROOFTOP](https://bsta.rs/UtI1F6). ## What makes a beat read as a Drake type beat A Drake type beat works because it copies structure rather than melody: sparse intro, filtered drums, a hook that opens up, and space left for a melodic rapper who half-sings. Drake's records since Take Care have leaned on 40's slow, minor-key loops, muted 808s and reverb-heavy snares, and producers replicate that formula so artists can audition a flow against a familiar frame. The "type beat" label is a search convention, not a claim of authorship — nobody is selling you Drake's actual instrumental, they are selling a beat that sits in the same lane. MORTE's take pushes the tempo higher than the classic Drake ballad template. At 145 BPM the beat lands closer to the harder, more rhythmic end of the catalog — the "hard Drake type beat" territory that overlaps with trap and with ASAP Rocky's psychedelic, distorted side. F minor gives the loop a dark, unresolved color that suits both a melodic hook and a straight rap verse. ## How Rooftop bridges Drake and ASAP Rocky The Drake x ASAP Rocky pairing is a useful brief because the two artists share a tempo range but not a texture. Rocky's Harlem records favor woozy, pitch-bent samples, ad-lib-heavy drums and a grimy low end; Drake's favor clean space and vocal room. A beat that claims both has to split the difference: enough grit to feel like a "hard ASAP Rocky type beat," enough clarity that a singer can sit on top without fighting the mix. In practice that means the producer typically: 1. Builds a minor-key melodic loop — keys, guitar or a pitched vocal chop — as the harmonic anchor. 2. Layers 808s that carry the low end melodically rather than just hitting root notes. 3. Uses trap hi-hat patterns with rolls and triplet fills to keep the 145 BPM grid busy without crowding the vocal pocket. 4. Leaves the intro and hook sections open so the artist has a place to switch between rapping and singing. The result is a dark trap beat that a rapper can freestyle over on the first listen, which is why "freestyle type beat" and "dark trap beat" searches keep landing on releases like this one. ## Tempo, key and how to use 145 BPM in F minor 145 BPM in F minor is a practical working tempo for melodic rap and trap-adjacent records. It is fast enough for double-time flows and hi-hat runs, but slow enough that a sung hook does not feel rushed — roughly the zone where a lot of 21 Savage and Metro Boomin type beats also sit. If you are writing to it, the useful moves are: - Count the beat in half-time (around 72 BPM feel) for a laid-back Drake-style delivery, or straight at 145 for a more aggressive Rocky-style cadence. - Treat F minor as home: the relative major is Ab, so melodic hooks often resolve upward for a lift. - Keep verses in the lower register and let the hook climb — the beat's open midrange rewards that contrast. - Record at least two ad-lib layers; the drum pattern has gaps that were left for exactly that. ## Free download, lease and Content ID rules Free use of this Drake type beat comes with conditions that are stated plainly on the release. The beat is free for YouTube and SoundCloud uploads as long as you credit the producer by putting (prod. Morte) in the title. If the track is going to Spotify, Apple Music or any platform that pays royalties, you need a lease first — the free tier does not cover monetized distribution. Content ID is the other hard rule. The producer does not register these beats with Content ID unless exclusive rights have been sold, and unauthorized registration or claiming gets uploads taken down. For an artist, the practical checklist is: 1. Download the tagged version for demos and non-monetized YouTube or SoundCloud posts. 2. Put (prod. Morte) in the title of every free upload. 3. Buy a lease before distributing to DSPs or enabling monetization. 4. Keep the receipt — leases define streaming caps and revenue splits. 5. Talk to the producer about exclusives if a song starts gaining traction. ## Common questions from listeners and artists Two themes come up repeatedly around releases like this one. The first is whether a beat was tailored to a specific artist's style — a fair instinct, since type beats are built to feel familiar on first listen. The second is technical: how the opening texture of the beat is made, usually a filtered loop, a reversed sample or a pitched-down vocal chop that gets automated open as the drums enter. On the production side, the honest answer is that the intro effect is a mixing decision, not a secret plugin. Producers often start with the melodic loop low-pass filtered and drenched in reverb, then automate the filter cutoff and reverb send so the loop "opens up" when the 808 and hats arrive. That is also why the first eight bars of a type beat are usually the most reusable section for a freestyle: the arrangement is deliberately thin so a voice can dominate. For artists, the more important question is fit. A 145 BPM F minor beat suits melodic rap, dark trap and psychedelic-tinged records; it is a poor match for boom-bap or drill, which need different drum weights and tempos. Test a reference verse before committing — if the pocket feels crowded, the tempo is wrong for your cadence, not the beat. ## Useful links - Untagged purchase of "ROOFTOP": https://bsta.rs/UtI1F6 - MORTE BeatStars store (buy 2 get 3 free on every beat): https://mortebeat.beatstars.com - MORTE drum kit: https://bsta.rs/QL2CnQ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1morte_/ ## Bottom line on the Drake type beat market A Drake type beat is a working tool: a tempo, a key and an arrangement built so an unsigned artist can record the same day they find it. "ROOFTOP" fits that description with a 145 BPM F minor setup that leans harder than the typical melodic Drake instrumental and borrows the grit of an ASAP Rocky record, which is why it reads as both a dark trap beat and a freestyle-ready one. The terms are clear — tag (prod. Morte) for free YouTube and SoundCloud uploads, buy a lease for paid streaming, and never register it with Content ID without exclusive rights. If the beat fits your voice, [grab the untagged version of ROOFTOP](https://bsta.rs/UtI1F6) and check the store's buy 2 get 3 free offer before you commit. This breakdown was put together around the release from the MORTE channel, which is the place to follow for the next drop. ## Questions & answers **Is "ROOFTOP" really free to use?** Yes, for YouTube and SoundCloud uploads, provided you credit the producer by putting (prod. Morte) in the title. Monetized distribution to Spotify, Apple Music or similar platforms requires a paid lease first. **Can I release a song on this Drake type beat on Spotify?** Only with a lease. The free tier covers non-monetized YouTube and SoundCloud posts, while any platform that pays royalties needs a license, which you can buy through the producer's BeatStars store. **What does 145 BPM in F minor mean for writing?** It sets the rhythmic grid and the harmonic home. You can ride it half-time for a laid-back melodic delivery or straight at 145 for a more aggressive cadence, and F minor keeps hooks dark unless you resolve toward Ab. **How is the intro effect on beats like this made?** Usually by filtering the melodic loop and adding heavy reverb, then automating the filter and reverb send so the loop opens up when the drums enter. It is a mixing technique rather than a single plugin.