YARGE

16M STREAMS

COL3TRANE

74M STREAMS

VEIGH

2B STREAMS

BIGXTHAPLUG

2B STREAMS

976M STREAMS

NICKOOG CLK

EKKSTACY

595M STREAMS

TOBE NWIGWE

GRAMMY® NOMINEE FOR BEST 

NEW ARTIST

ALINA BARAZ

3B STREAMS

BRENT FAIYAZ

RIAA MULTIPLATINUM HITMAKER

PARTNER ARTISTS

Label-quality resources without the label nonsense

Our curated group of PARTNER artists get support from our in-house artist relations team, personalized marketing campaigns, white glove distribution, playlist pitching, hand-picked brand collabs, and more. Best of all, SELECT artists can get noticed and invited to be a PARTNER.

PARTNER and take your ambitions further

Brent Faiyaz is igniting his next independent chapter

After the success of F*ck The World in 2020 and a year of collabs in 2021 with Drake, Tyler The Creator, and more, Brent made history with his 2022 RIAA Certified Gold album WASTELAND. Debuting at #2 on the Billboard Top 200, it marked the highest-ever chart position for an independent R&B artist. He could've gone major, but instead joined UnitedMasters PARTNER to take his next big leap forward in music independently.

BRENT FAIYAZ

RIAA MULTIPLATINUM HITMAKER

Join SELECT. Get noticed. Become a PARTNER.

SELECT is where our team looks first to find new PARTNER artists. 

After you join SELECT, you could be next.

PARTNER SERVICES

Everything you'd expect from a label, plus ownership of your masters

DEDICATED ARTIST RELATIONS SUPPORT

PERSONALIZED MARKETING & ROLLOUT STRATEGY

EDITORIAL PLAYLIST PITCHING

CUSTOM DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY

BRAND & SYNC PITCHING

FINANCIAL BACKING

YOUTUBE CONTENT ID

Get A-List Artist Services

Boost your creative output, refine your sound, and cut through the noise with our team of industry pros assembled by the legendary Steve Stoute. With experience spanning artist management, record labels, tech companies, and more, they know exactly what it takes to take you to the top while retaining your independence.

Get personalized marketing and rollout strategies

Get seen worldwide with bespoke marketing campaigns including editorial playlist pitching, digital marketing, creative strategies, experiential moments, and more. From your hometown to Times Square, we’ll help you get in front of fans – wherever they happen to be.

Get heard by fans across the globe 

Work collaboratively with our team to develop a strategy to grow your fans and streams across distribution channels and social platforms. Plus, claim your music on YouTube with Content ID.

Earn more with elite brand & sync deals

Increase your discoverability and unlock unparalleled earning opportunities with hand-picked brand collabs and sync licensing deals for film, TV, and more. That means bigger brands, bigger projects, and – you guessed it – bigger payouts.

AKINYEMI

1M STREAMS

Fund your future with advances

Get access to financial backing to supercharge your recording process, creative production, marketing rollouts, and more.

The path to PARTNER starts with SELECT

OUR PLATFORM

A record label in your pocket

Tap into all the tools you need on any device.                                            

Sign up now to release songs, apply for exclusive Brand & Sync deals, manage payouts, and more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DO I BECOME A UNITEDMASTERS PARTNER?

Currently, our PARTNER plan is by invite only. Our in-house artist relations team identifies emerging talent to upstream to PARTNER. UnitedMasters SELECT artists are eligible to be invited, and among the first to be considered.

WHAT DOES OUR TEAM LOOK FOR IN PROSPECTIVE PARTNER ARTISTS?

Our artist services team looks for artists who are passionate, determined, and ready to be a force in the music industry. Typically the artists we engage for PARTNER are constantly releasing great music that speaks to their authentic experiences, frequently posting on social media to engage with fans, and regularly performing. They keep going when they face ups and downs, and are clearly consistent in their pursuit of professional music.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I RELEASE MUSIC?

We recommend releasing music every 4-6 weeks. Some PARTNER artists take it a step further, like Tobe Nwigwe who released weekly before joining PARTNER. Consistent releases help you own your release momentum, and keep your fans engaged.

We also recommend marketing your releases, and aim for at least 1,000 pre-saves each time. The MasterLinks feature from UnitedMasters SELECT is a great tool to help you drive pre-saves.

HOW DO I GROW MY FAN FOLLOWING ON SOCIAL MEDIA?

UnitedMasters PARTNER artists typically have a strong fanbase on social media channels like TikTok and Instagram. Here are tips from our artist services team on how to build your following:

Establish your brand. Ask yourself: what do you believe in and stand for, creatively? What kind of artist do you want to be? What’s your story?

Post your personal experience of being an independent artist in a format that follows social trends (i.e. Story Time, Get Ready With Me, etc.).

Post on social platforms before and after you release music, and lean into your platforms with the most engagement.

Post consistently, and pay attention to trends. Try different types of videos and see what your fans respond to the most.

Give your posts a couple of days. If something doesn’t generate traction, delete it.