Artist-First Philosophy
Every decision we make starts with one question: does this benefit the artist? From fair revenue splits to transparent reporting, we put creators at the center of everything.
At XZ1 Recording Ventures Inc., we believe the music industry should work for the people who make the music. That's why everything we build is rooted in one principle: artists first.
We are building artist-first services — labels, distributors, and publishing — designed to provide excellent support and opportunity to both micro and established artists around the globe. Our goal is to lower barriers, increase transparency, and ensure every creator has a fair shot at reaching their audience.
Every decision we make starts with one question: does this benefit the artist? From fair revenue splits to transparent reporting, we put creators at the center of everything.
We're not just a company — we're building a network where artists support each other, share knowledge, and grow together. From micro artists to established names, everyone has a seat at the table.
Music has no borders. We serve artists from every corner of the world, ensuring that geography is never a barrier to getting heard, getting paid, or getting support.
Labels, distribution, publishing — we're building the complete toolkit artists need under one roof. No fragmentation, no runaround, just results.
Here's how we got here and where we're headed.
It all started with XZ1 Recordings — a small, artist-first record label launched in Honolulu, HI with a mission to give independent artists a real shot at getting their music out to the world.
The catalog was growing, new artists were signing on, and it became clear that XZ1 Recordings was outgrowing its original scope. The foundation for something bigger was being laid.
XZ1 Recording Ventures officially incorporated as XZ1 Recording Ventures Inc., establishing a formal corporate structure to support continued growth across labels, distribution, publishing, and technology.
XZ1 Recordings hit the milestone of 100 releases, cementing its place as a growing force in independent music. Alongside this, the XZ1 ID project was created to give XZ1 Recordings clients a unified identity platform for managing their accounts, releases, and artist services.
The long-awaited XZ1 ID ecosystem launched to XZ1 Recordings artists on April 25, 2026, delivering a unified platform for identity, releases, royalties, and artist services across the XZ1 family of ventures.