What Is a Type Beat and How Do You Use a VonOff1700 Chicago Drill Instrumental?

Video: [Hard] VonOff1700 Type Beat - “No Smoke” | Chicago Type Beat 2026

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Oct 21, 2026 · based on the channel Nemii

A type beat is an instrumental produced in the style of a specific artist — same drum patterns, tempo range, melody choices and energy — so a rapper can record a track that fits that sound without sampling or clearing the original. Nemii's "No Smoke" is a hard Chicago drill type beat built in the style of VonOff1700, Bloodhound Q50 and Screwly G, and a license for it can be picked up through the BeatStars licensing page for "No Smoke". If you want to release a song over it on streaming services, read the terms before you record, because this is explicitly not a free beat.

What does type beat mean in practice?

A type beat is a finished instrumental whose arrangement imitates a recognizable artist's sonic signature, and it is sold to independent rappers as a ready-made canvas. Producers label them with the artist's name — "VonOff1700 type beat," "Chicago drill type beat" — because that is how rappers search for the sound they want. The producer keeps ownership of the instrumental; the rapper buys a license that defines how the song can be used, how many streams or sales are allowed, and whether the beat must be credited.

Three things separate a type beat from a random instrumental:

1. Artist reference. The beat is written to match a scene or a rapper's habits — in this case the raw, aggressive Chicago drill lane associated with VonOff1700 and Bloodhound Q50.
2. Search intent. The title and tags exist so a rapper looking for "vonoff1700 type beat hard" or "dark chicago drill type beat" can find it.
3. Licensing model. Most type beats are sold as leases (non-exclusive) or exclusives, with untagged files delivered after purchase.

How the "No Smoke" Chicago drill type beat is built

Chicago drill is defined by its drums and its mood, and Nemii's instrumental follows that recipe with a dark, hard-hitting approach. Drill production in this lane usually runs in a minor key at roughly 130–145 BPM, with a three-note sliding 808 bassline, syncopated kick patterns, snare rolls and triplet hi-hats, plus a sparse, ominous melody — often a piano, bell or string loop — sitting low in the mix. The result is space in the midrange for a rapper's voice and ad-libs.

What matters for a rapper is the structure: intro, verse loop, hook section and a drop for the switch-up. Drill records in the VonOff1700 style often change energy halfway through, so a beat that leaves room for a beat switch or a doubled-up section gives you more options. The "hard" tag in the title signals the intended energy — distorted, confrontational, built for aggressive delivery rather than melodic crooning.

Licensing a type beat: what you actually pay for

The license is the product, not the beat file, and the terms decide what you can do with your finished song. On the BeatStars page for "No Smoke" the producer states plainly that it is not a free beat to rap on for release — you need a license to put the track on digital platforms. A standard lease typically grants non-exclusive rights for a set number of distributed copies or streams, requires credit to the producer, and blocks you from registering the instrumental itself as your own.

Before you buy, check these points:

• Tagged vs. untagged. Preview versions usually carry a producer tag; the paid untagged file is the one you record and mix with.
• Streaming caps. Leases often set a limit on streams or sales, after which you upgrade or renegotiate.
• Exclusivity. If you want the beat removed from sale so no one else can use it, that is an exclusive deal and costs more.
• Credit format. Most producers want "prod. [name]" in the title or description.

Nemii sells high-quality untagged files with a Buy 2 Get 1 Free offer, which is a common way producers push catalog bundles to rappers who want several beats at once.

Recording and writing over a drill type beat

A drill type beat rewards a specific approach to writing: short, punchy bars, heavy ad-lib placement and a delivery that sits slightly ahead of the beat. Because the 808 slides carry the low end, leave the bass space to the instrumental and keep your vocal take crisp in the mids. Record at least three passes — main verse, doubled layer, and ad-libs — so the engineer has material to widen the vocal.

A practical workflow for a VonOff1700-style beat:

1. Map the structure first. Note where the hook sits and where the beat drops or switches, then write to those sections rather than writing blind.
2. Write the hook before the verse. Drill hooks are repetitive and chant-like; getting one that sticks makes the verse easier to write.
3. Match cadence to the hi-hats. Land key syllables on the rolls and leave gaps where the 808 slides.
4. Track ad-libs separately. Call-and-response ad-libs are a signature of the Chicago scene and need their own takes.
5. Mix with headroom. Leave 6 dB of headroom on the master so the engineer can push the 808 without clipping.

Common questions rappers ask about type beats

Rappers usually want to know whether a type beat is legal to release, whether it will sound like a copy, and whether their record can compete. A licensed type beat is legal to release within the terms of the agreement; the instrumental is an original composition in an artist's style, not a copy of a copyrighted song, which is why producers can sell it. The bigger risk is sameness: hundreds of rappers use the same popular beats, so the differentiator is your writing, vocal tone and mix, not the instrumental alone.

Another frequent concern is whether a lease is enough. For a first single or a mixtape cut, a standard lease covers most independent releases. If a song starts gaining traction and approaches the stream cap, upgrade the license or buy the exclusive before the numbers become a problem. Some producers also offer custom work — Nemii takes requests for custom beats and exclusives through Instagram and email, though loop submissions are explicitly not accepted.

All links from the video

• License "No Smoke" on BeatStars
• Buy high-quality untagged beats (Buy 2 Get 1 Free)
• Nemii on Instagram — coupon codes and custom beats
• Nemii's official site and full beat catalog

Summary

A type beat is a licensed instrumental built in a named artist's style, and Nemii's "No Smoke" applies that model to the hard Chicago drill sound associated with VonOff1700 and Bloodhound Q50. The beat is not free for release: you buy a license, get an untagged file, and record within the terms of the agreement. The channel Nemii supplies the production, the tags and the licensing structure, while the writing, delivery and mix decide whether the record stands out. Start by previewing the instrumental, confirm the license tier you need, and then write to the structure of the beat rather than against it. Pick up the license through the "No Smoke" BeatStars page before you plan a release.

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