ONTSUBU LLC — Independent Music Label
An independent label built on the belief that artists deserve ownership of their work — and a voice in how it reaches the world.
Mission
Artist freedom. IP rights returned to the creator. Music as a force for social good.
ONTSUBU LLC was founded on a simple conviction: the music industry has long separated artists from the rights and revenues their work generates. We exist to change that — one release at a time.
Beyond releasing music, we treat intellectual property as a living asset. We develop, protect, and strategically deploy the work of our artists so that the value created flows back to the people who created it — and, where possible, to the communities that music serves.
What We Do
Fair, transparent agreements. Artists retain meaningful ownership of their masters and publishing from day one.
Strategic oversight of intellectual property — licensing, sync placement, and long-term catalogue development designed to build lasting value.
End-to-end release management across digital platforms worldwide, with a focus on electronic and streaming-first distribution.
Targeted campaign strategy across global markets — from playlist pitching to editorial and cross-border audience development.
We work with artists to define and articulate their identity — sonic, visual, and strategic — for sustainable careers in a global market.
Roster
Ikuyi Minat
Producer · Composer ・ Arranger ・ Sound Engineer
Washington D.C.-based composer and sound designer specializing in Groove Healing Music. Creator of original genres including Resonate MA, Healing Hiphop, Groove Healing Music, and Tsubu Tsubu Music — each shaped by the design of “Ma” (the space between sounds). Spatial audio works for PARCO VIP Lounge (Shinsaibashi) and Art Gallery (Osaka), including neurodiversity-considered environments. A Lo-fi House piece built from the sounds of traditional Japanese looms was officially featured at NY Textile Month 2024. In 2026, leading an Afro-Chill collaboration project with a Nigerian artist./p>
Interested in the label?
We occasionally open conversations with artists whose work aligns with our values. Reach out — we read everything.