Your Art, Your Rules: The Independent Artist’s Ultimate Power

In the ever-evolving music industry of 2025, one principle remains paramount for independent artists: ownership. Your music is your intellectual property, born from your creativity and hard work. Yet, historically, artists often had to cede significant control and rights to record labels or traditional distributors in exchange for exposure.

Hankad stands firmly against this outdated model. At its core, Hankad’s philosophy is built on an unwavering commitment to 100% artist ownership and creative control. We believe that your art should always remain yours, allowing you to build your legacy on your terms, without compromise.

Why 100% Ownership is Non-Negotiable in 2025

For independent artists, retaining full ownership of your music is the ultimate power. It grants you:

• Total Creative Control: You decide what music to release, when to release it, how it’s presented, and what message it conveys. No external entity can dictate your artistic direction.
• Maximized Long-Term Earnings: By owning your masters and compositions, you control all future licensing opportunities and royalty streams. Every dollar your music generates, whether from streaming, sync, or merchandise, comes back to you (minus distribution/collection commissions), building lasting wealth.
• Negotiating Power: If a label or publishing deal comes knocking in the future, you negotiate from a position of strength, holding all the cards. You can license your music strategically, rather than being forced into unfavorable terms.
• Legacy Building: Your music is a timeless asset. Full ownership ensures your artistic legacy, and its financial benefits, can be passed down or managed as you see fit.

In 2025, with technology empowering direct artist-to-fan connections, there’s less reason than ever to give up these crucial rights.

Hankad’s Unwavering Commitment to Your Rights

Hankad’s entire model is built around protecting and empowering your ownership:

• No Master Rights Acquisition: Unlike traditional labels, Hankad never takes a share of your master recording ownership. When you distribute with Hankad, your master recordings remain 100% yours.
• Compositional Rights Protection: Hankad helps you manage and monetize your publishing rights through its comprehensive publishing administration, but it does so while ensuring you retain full ownership of your compositions. We don’t own your songs; we just help you collect what’s due to you.
• Clear Agreements: Hankad’s terms are straightforward and transparent. There are no hidden clauses that can erode your ownership over time. You remain in control of your intellectual property at all times.

How Hankad Empowers Your Creative Control

Beyond legal ownership, Hankad’s platform is designed to give you complete operational control:

• Unlimited Releases, Your Schedule: You decide when and how often you release new music, without any gatekeepers or release quotas.
• Direct Access & Analytics: Your Hankad dashboard gives you direct control over your releases, metadata, and provides transparent analytics, so you always know how your music is performing and where your audience is.
• Freedom to Experiment: Without financial pressure or contractual obligations dictating your sound, you’re free to experiment, evolve, and truly express your artistic vision.

Your Legacy Starts with Ownership

In an industry constantly shifting, protecting your rights and maintaining creative control are the bedrock of a successful and fulfilling independent music career. Hankad is more than just a distribution service; it’s a partner dedicated to preserving your most valuable asset: your art.

Don’t settle for less than 100% ownership. Choose a distributor that champions your independence and helps you build a lasting legacy.

Ready to distribute your music while keeping every right? Sign up absolutely free at hankad.io and reclaim your power!