ONErpm
American music distribution service
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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.
Matthew Olim
| ONErpm | |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Verge Records International, Inc. |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Emmanuel Zunz Matthew Olim |
| Distributor | ONErpm U.S. |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Brooklyn New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Official website | onerpm |
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).
In 2026, the company hired music industry veteran Mike Easterlin to run their Nashville office.[8][9][10]
Artists
The company has distributed music from artists like Metric, Wutah Kobby, Tame Impala, Amerado,[11] Brett Kissel, Verzache, Ozomatli,[12] Cabas, Erasmo Carlos, BNegão, Chitãozinho & Xororó, Emicida,[13] Wendy Shay[14], Oseikrom Sikani[15], Vybz Kartel[16] and Leoni.
In 2020, ONErpm signed a deal with 112 and Bobby Shmurda.[17]
In 2024, Canadian band MAGIC! signed to ONErpm to release their album Inner Love Energy.[18]
In 2025, ONErpm signed pop artist Daya (singer)[19] and Cochise (rapper)[20]
ONErpm is home to more than 300,000 artists and has more than 5,000 YouTube channels in its MCN.[21] 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,[22] Miami,[23] Malaysia[24] and São Paulo.[25]