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ONErpm
American music distribution service From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Verge Records International, Inc., doing business as ONErpm (ONE Revolution People's Music) is a music company that includes music distribution, publishing, and label services. Their label services are invite-only for artists in the more advanced stages of their careers.[1] In 2023 they launched a subsidiary called OFFstep,[2][3] specifically designed for emerging artists.[4] For a fixed fee, artists can release their music and upload videos using OFFstep—similar to platforms like DistroKid or TuneCore.
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History
Founded in 2010 by Emmanuel Zunz and Matthew Olim, the company endeavored to offer such services as direct-to-fan sales, distribution to outlets like Facebook.[5]
According to information from the site, ONErpm charges no upfront fees and gives 85% of sales to artists and labels in a nonexclusive deal,[6] so the rights of artists are preserved and they also have an option to distribute content using Creative Commons licenses.
In 2013, ONErpm began offering a free package that includes distribution to Rdio, Grooveshark and YouTube in which artists can receive revenue generated from advertising on the video platform.[7]
In 2023, ONErpm launched ONErpm Enterprise Solutions (a Saas platform).
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Services
ONErpm offers services to its artists in three tiers [8] with more services being offered at each tier. ONErpm provides infrastructure to help creators and content owners succeed by offering a suite of services that includes marketing support, supply chain tools, business intelligence, accounting and global payment solutions, and publishing.[9]
Artists
The company has distributed music from artists like Metric, Wutah Kobby, Tame Impala, Amerado,[10] Brett Kissel, Verzache, Ozomatli[11] Cabas and important Brazilian artists like Erasmo Carlos, BNegão, Chitãozinho & Xororó, Emicida,[12] and Leoni.
In 2020, ONErpm signed a deal with 112 & Bobby Shmurda.[13] In 2024, Canadian band MAGIC! signed to ONErpm to release their album Inner Love Energy.[14] Folk artist Chance Peña credits his team at ONErpm [15] with helping him earn multiple gold records for his songs "In My Room" and "i am not who i was".[16][17] Shinedown bassist Eric Bass signed to ONErpm to pursue a solo career and to release his debut solo album I Had a Name. In 2025, ONErpm signed GRAMMY-winning, Platinum-selling Pop artist Daya (singer).[18]
ONErpm is home to more than 300,000 artists and has more than 5,000 YouTube channels in its MCN.[19] ONErpm's statistics include 8 billion video plays per month, 500 million subscribers, and two billion audio streams per month. The company has 43 offices around the world, including offices in New York City, Nashville,[20] Miami,[21] Malaysia [22] and São Paulo.[23]
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