Our sync team recently facilitated a full-circle moment for one of our partner artists. Independent jazz musician Brama Sukarma once worked at an Apple store. Now, his music has been synced in a social post viewed nearly 2 million times on Apple's Instagram account. The video is part of Apple's #ShotoniPhone series and features extreme close-ups of bees inside a hive. Watch with the sound on to enjoy the full effect of bees paired with a funky jazz instrumental. https://lnkd.in/evEvmUA3 License the sound of independence. Visit UnitedMasters: https://lnkd.in/eY6gJykH
UnitedMasters
Musicians
Brooklyn, New York 29,263 followers
A Record Company in Your Pocket
About us
UnitedMasters is a new music industry alternative that provides independent artists with premium music distribution services, a suite of tools to help them directly connect with fans, and opportunities for unique partnerships with some of the world’s biggest brands including the NBA, Bose, and iHeart. UnitedMasters allows artists to easily distribute their music to all major streaming services. Distributed artists become eligible to participate in a variety of advertisements, brand partnerships and other promotions that earn them money and bring in new fans. UnitedMasters also provides artists access to their streaming and social data so they can gain insight into how to maximize fan engagement. The most promising artists on the platform unlock access to a bespoke suite of promotional services like playlist pitching, marketing, PR, and promotion. UnitedMasters aims to give artists the tools to operationalize their independence and maximize their creative and economic potential. UnitedMasters was launched in 2017 by Translation founder and music industry veteran Steve Stoute with a $70 million Series A led by Google’s corporate umbrella Alphabet alongside prestigious venture firm Andreessen Horowitz and entertainment giant 21st Century Fox. Led by a team of executives, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from YouTube, Soundcloud, Pandora, Instagram, Dropbox, Complex, and Vice, the platform positions talent for mainstream impact while allowing them to maintain full ownership over their master recording rights.
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https://instapage.unitedmasters.com/en/careers
External link for UnitedMasters
- Industry
- Musicians
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Brooklyn, New York
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2017
- Specialties
- Technology, Culture, Storytelling, Music, Creative, Advertising, and Mobile Applications
Locations
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Primary
10 Jay St
Brooklyn, New York 11201, US
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2360 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107, US
Employees at UnitedMasters
Updates
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Working with Duplex Deli, we placed 15 tracks by 12 emerging independent artists in We Are King, an Olympic Channel Original Series that tells the story of the winningest soccer team in New York City history. Made up of immigrants and first-generation kids from some of the most underserved communities in NYC, Martin Luther King Jr High School is at the top, with 19 titles in 25 years. The six-episode series follows the team as it competes for its 20th title, taking you from the field to the locker room and into the homes and lives of the players from across the five burrows. We provided the series with an authentic soundtrack, offering a platform for the next generation of rap artists, some of whom reside right here in the New York Metropolitan area. Watch the trailer here, then head to the Olympics website to watch all six episodes: https://lnkd.in/eDAA4zkG License music from emerging and established independent artists. Learn more about UnitedMasters sync licensing services: https://lnkd.in/eY6gJykH The following tracks appear in the series trailer: "YSL" by Four Giants and Ezkiel: https://lnkd.in/efFKVcw5 "Win" by Ausar and Tri Nohbi: https://lnkd.in/exb8QkTe "Go Time" by Pablo Armando featuring Aviator Fly Sound: https://lnkd.in/eSeDMjXy #musicsupervision #synclicensing #musiclicensing #filmandtv #olympics Olympic Channel Services
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Following the expansion of UnitedMasters' relationship with the National Football League (NFL) through the end of the 2027 season, John Rough, Head of Global Growth at UnitedMasters, sat down with April Summers at LBB (Little Black Book) to discuss the evolving intersection of music, sports, and advertising. From the evolution of cross-industry collaborations to the growing influence of independent music in global sports media, John provides a roadmap for companies aiming to connect with fans in more meaningful, innovative ways, explaining that "merging fandoms is a cheat code to brand longevity.” Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eit9FQBS
How the NFL Is Tapping Into the Cultural Power of Music and Sport with UnitedMasters | LBBOnline
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We partnered with Visa to get UnitedMasters artists paid faster through Visa Direct. From streaming payouts to sync placements, a select group of UnitedMasters Partner Artists piloted the program and discovered the benefits of earnings hitting their accounts sooner. Here's a look at how it's going
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Anycia, BigXthaPlug, and EKKSTACY believed in themselves when no one else did. That sense of belief, coupled with an unstoppable hustle and the right partner to fuel their vision, took them from making music at home to becoming household names. Read more about their ascension here: https://lnkd.in/euNMJVbv #BelieveWithUM #UnitedMasters
UnitedMasters Launches ‘Believe’ Campaign: Anycia, BigXThaPlug and Ekkstacy Share Their Journeys on Becoming Stars
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We're thrilled to extend our partnership with the National Football League (NFL), offering a direct pipeline to the freshest music from independent artists for the next three seasons.
UnitedMasters and the NFL's new agreement builds on an initial three-year partnership that granted the league access to its extensive library of fully-cleared tracks. We’re merging the dynamic spirit of independent music with the excitement of football, crafting an experience that stands alone. This goes beyond just a soundtrack; it’s about building a community where independent artists and football fans unite.” — Steve Stoute (Founder & CEO) This partnership offers a worldwide platform for emerging independent artists, giving them unmatched visibility and the chance to reach millions of football fans.
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UnitedMasters is thrilled to announce the extension of our existing agreement with the National Football League (NFL) through the end of the 2027 season. The agreement, which follows an original three-year deal that began in 2023, will expand UnitedMasters’ existing track delivery – allowing the NFL to continue providing music to its fans via UnitedMasters’ fully cleared sync library. For more on the deal, visit Music Business Worldwide (MBW) https://lnkd.in/eBCAUz2i
UnitedMasters extends music distro partnership with NFL through 2027 season
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The sound of independence is strong in Ray-Ban Meta's latest campaign, which features multiple tracks from the UnitedMasters sync catalog. In one clip, pop music icon Tinashe uses her new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to request the track "Fist Bump (Re-run)" by Alyx Ransom. With the track blasting, Tinashe writes the name of her single, "Nasty," in red lipstick on a mirror. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/ek85rdsq Shout out to our friends at Translation, who worked with Ray-Ban Meta to bring this campaign to life. "Fist Bump (Re-run)" and other tracks featured in the campaign are available to license for your next project. Explore our sync catalog: https://lnkd.in/eY6gJykH
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When IKEA featured a track from UnitedMasters Partner Artist Yarge in a commercial this summer, the sync linked an independent artist with a brand that fosters DIY culture by offering self-assembly furniture. It was the first sync placement for the Venezuelan pop star, who was able to reach a new audience via a brand with a large global footprint. To show their appreciation, Yarge’s existing fans flocked to IKEA’s Instagram post to drop hearts and fire emojis, similarly providing the brand access to a new audience. "Starting with the fact that it is being broadcast in the USA and Canada, which are countries where Spanish is not the primary language. That they chose my song among so many very talented English-speaking artists feels incredible," Yarge said, following the sync placement. "I am very grateful that they placed a Latin song, which is a very special achievement for me and the team behind it." Head to our blog to hear why the sync holds special meaning for Yarge, the importance of community and TikTok in shaping her career, and her desire to work with brands that share her values. https://lnkd.in/e_PVB9RQ Learn more about UnitedMasters' sync licensing services: https://lnkd.in/eY6gJykH #sync #musiclicensing
Yarge joins her fans to celebrate a sync placement with IKEA — UnitedMasters News
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With thousands of independent artists releasing music with UnitedMasters every week, we're constantly adding new tracks to our catalog to service our sync clients. Here's a playlist of new music added to our sync catalog in September: https://lnkd.in/epREaS8N This month's playlist features new music from Grammy, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Tony-award nominated artist Jeremy Pope, fresh rap and R&B tunes from Liana Banks and Kelow LaTesha, a 90s-flavored alt-rock track from Brooklyn trio Wakelee, new dream pop from Venezuela's Letters From My Garden, and much more. All tracks are available for future video projects. Check out our playlist or contact your UnitedMasters sync representative to request a license. Explore our sync catalog: https://lnkd.in/eJ6KXwHM #musiclicensing #synclicensing #musicsupervision #unitedmasterssync