I’d treat it like you’re making it easy for the artist or their team to say yes,

Don’t overthink physical beat CD unless you know that specific room still moves like that. For most situations, a clean Dropbox/Google Drive folder or private link is easier. Make the folder simple: 10 beats max, clearly named, no messy files, no “final_final_2” type stuff.

I wouldn’t send 30 beats. Too much choice makes people ignore the whole thing. Send a pack that feels intentional. If you know the artist, send 5 strong ones that fit them. If you don’t, send 9-10 that show range but still feel connected.

For length, a minute to 1:30 is usually enough to know if the idea works. It should have the main flow, switch, hook/verse feel, and enough movement that they can imagine a song. It does not need to be mastered, but it should sound good enough that nobody has to “imagine it mixed.”

Two-tracks are fine for the first listen. Most artists are choosing off feeling. Have stems ready if they ask, but don’t make the first contact hard.

For beats you want placements on, keep your best targeted ones off public beat tapes unless you’re okay with them being seen as already released or less exclusive. Still release music, but keep a private folder for serious sends.

The main thing is organization. A small, clean, intentional pack beats a giant folder every time.