• 925five Records Distribution — Artist Music Submission

    925five Records operates as a selective distribution partner within the EMPIRE distribution network. Applications are reviewed for music quality, rights eligibility, professionalism, and overall fit. Access to our 90/10 services is currently available by invite only
  • 925five Records Distribution + Your Sound. A Clear Strategy. Personal Label Support.

    For approved projects, we coordinate delivery through our distribution arrangements and help prepare the metadata, audio, artwork, credits, and release information required for submission. (https://empi.re/)

    Our Support Includes:

    Release Planning: Scheduling, promotional strategy.
    Artist Branding: Creative direction, artist biographies, graphics, EPK development.
    Catalog Guidance: Metadata, ownership, collaborator splits, and monetization opportunities.
    Artist Growth: Potential collaborations and expanded label opportunities for selected artists.

  • Keep your masters. Keep 90% of your earnings. Access professional distribution built for serious artists. With 925five Records, there are zero upfront costs, zero hidden fees. Our modest 10% split covers all included distribution services, and you keep 100% of your Masters

  • Artist Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Music Submission

    (Links Only: Spotify, Youtube, SoundCloud ... etc.)
  • What opportunities are you interested in with 925five Records?*
  • Do you currently have a label or distribution agreement?*
  • Every Release Builds Your Legacy.

    Your catalog deserves a long-term home.925five Records Distribution offers approved independent artists distribution through EMPIRE, with no upfront fees to release music.

    Every approved release includes our legacy release commitment program, without a separate legacy upgrade charge. What does that mean? You won’t need to pay a recurring distribution renewal fee yearly to keep an approved release available through 925five Records. Some distributors charge annual subscriptions, individual release fees, or separate legacy upgrades. At 925five, legacy release protection is part of our approach from the beginning.

    Rooted in West Coast hip-hop, rap, Latin, Pop, Country, Trip hop, and R&B, we pair distribution with personal communication and selected support for release planning, creative direction, and catalog organization. The services included in your partnership are clearly outlined before you commit.

     

  • Are you a performing-rights organizations member*
  • Qualify for advance up to $50,000 or $2,500 Album Rollout credit 🚀

    Your Album Deserves a Campaign, Not Just a Release Date.

    925five Records Distribution is accepting submissions from qualified artists for consideration for potential advances of up to $50,000 or album marketing credits of up to $2,500 to support an 8–12-week promotional campaign.

    All opportunities are subject to artist eligibility, catalog performance, funding availability, and approval. Financial and promotional support is not guaranteed.

    The campaign will combine short-form content promotion, targeted advertising, curator outreach, and independent publicity to introduce your music to relevant listeners and build momentum around your release.

    We’re looking for a finished project only, a distinctive sound, and an artist ready to participate in the rollout. Submission Requirements To qualify, your project must meet all of the following:

    Format: A complete, unreleased studio album. Track count: At least 10 (songs). Runtime: At least 31 minutes. Audio quality: All tracks must be fully mixed, mastered, and ready for release. Rights: You must own or control the necessary rights to the recordings, including permissions for beats, samples, and featured performances. Recoupable advance.

    Participation: You must be available to coordinate content, meet campaign deadlines, and communicate throughout the rollout. Qualifying for advance/ Credits  are based on streaming catalog. 

  • Opportunity Pathway for Artists who show strong performance, consistency, and growth may be Considered for signing to 925five Records• Offered expanded internal support• Positioned for visibility with EMPIRE-level executives A&R's are you interested in more information ?*
  • Your music must meet EMPIRE’s quality and compliance standards.

    925FIVE RECORDS Distribution is built to support serious artists, without taking control of your music. Once approved and active, artists receive:

    • Unlimited audio and video uploads

    • Distribution to platforms worldwide(Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, Amazon, etc.)

    • YouTube Topic Channel delivery

    • YouTube Content ID (rights tracking & monetization)

    • Artist analytics & reporting

    • Customer service & support for:– Upload issues– Metadata & credit corrections– Artist name updates– Basic analytics questions– Free VEVO creation channel

    $0 Upfront Release Fees
    Approved artists never pay an upfront distribution fee to release music through 925five Records. Our compensation comes from an agreed 10% share of distribution earnings.

  • CD Baby

    Upfront distribution fee: $9.99 per single or $14.99 per album.
    Distribution commission: 9% of download and streaming revenue.
    Social video monetization: 30% commission on collected revenue.
    CD Baby Boost: $39.99.
    Optional FastForward: $29.99, including priority inspection and delivery plus one year of priority support.
     
     

  • DistroKid

    Distribution subscription: Starts at $24.99 per year+
    Leave a Legacy: An additional $29 per single or $49 per release music containing two or more tracks. This applies separately to each release.
    Optional Social Media Pack: $4.95 per single/per year or $14.95 per album/per year, plus 20% of collected advertising revenue on top of fee's.
    Optional Store Maximizer: $7.95 per album/per year.
    Optional Discovery Pack: $0.99 per song/per year.

  • 925five Records Distribution

    Upfront distribution fee: $0 for approved releases.
    Monetization services: 0% Extra 
    Revenue share: 90/10 artist’s agreement.

    Legacy protection: $0 Included with every approved release, NO separate legacy upgrade fee ever.

    Legacy Releases With Personal Support
    Every approved release is treated as a legacy release, not a temporary upload tied to an annual subscription.

    Artists also receive direct support with release preparation, metadata, distribution coordination, and rollout planning.

    This support structure operates as personalized, hands-on catalog administration. It provides a dedicated point of contact to ensure your music clears EMPIRE’s stringent compliance gates without getting lost in an automated support ticket system: $0 

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    925five Records  Professional Distribution. Long-Term EMPIRE Opportunity.

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