Next Fresh Produce Beat Battle

Wednesday June 4th 2025 at 8:30p at Atomic

Fresh Produce

Since 2008, Fresh Produce has been the heartbeat of St. Louis’s music scene, brought to you by Basement Sound System & Suburban Pro Studios and hosted at Atomic in the Grove. This monthly beat battle isn’t just about music—it’s a platform for producers to take center stage, showcasing their freshest beats and hottest tracks while competing for fame and fortune.

At the battle, the spotlight is on the creators, offering them a stage to shine in front of an eager audience of Heads and soon-to-be friends. It’s an unbiased, instant judgment on the unique sonic flavors they’ve been cooking up in their labs. It’s all about bringing the maestros of 808s, drums, snares, claps, and melodies to the forefront, fostering a community where friendships are forged through a shared love for beats.

Here, the night is set to the rhythm of nodding heads, where every kick drum or pass to the left leads to a new friend. Fresh Produce isn’t just an event; it’s a hub for networking, discovering the freshest beats, and being part of a thriving musical community—a place where being seen is as important as hearing the next big sound.

Upcoming Events

Fresh Produce STL

When: 06.04.2025 | Doors at 8:30p
Where: Atomic by Jamo
Cost: Free
$500 cash to win + $100 studio time at Suburban Pro Studios

Fresh Produce Champs Battle

When: 07.05.2025 | Doors at 8:30p
Where: Atomic by Jamo
Cost: Free
$1000 cash to win + $250 studio time at Suburban Pro Studios
ZOOKDATROOF is the defending CHAMP!

Fresh Produce Sign Ups

Sign-ups are free and close two Monday’s before each battle.

How Fresh Produce Works

Fresh Produce Beat Battle is a beat battle league based in St. Louis, Missouri. Monthly showdowns and biannual Champions battles bring together eight handpicked producers armed with their beats, competing in a bracket-style face-off. Each round intensifies, from one-minute beats to the grand finale of three 1.5-minute creations, all judged by a panel and the crowd’s enthusiasm.

What’s at stake? Beyond the pulsating energy and electric atmosphere, winners claim more than bragging rights. Monthly champions pocket $500 cash, while the victors of the Champions battles walk away with $1000 and coveted studio time at Suburban Pro Studios. The rules are simple—no full vocal sampling from existing tracks—ensuring a fair platform for these talented creators.

Fueling the beats are engaged music enthusiasts, dance aficionados, and those seeking an immersive night of rhythm and fun. With judges led by our head judge JBJR and a rotating roster of industry pros like Trifecta, Jay-E, Koko, Carl Nappa, Ben Bounce, Klevah!, and more, the event pulsates with talent and excitement. Free to attend and compete, Fresh Produce thrives on community, spreading its contagious passion for music through word of mouth and inviting everyone to join in the celebration of musical ingenuity.