{"id":233585,"date":"2025-06-11T12:58:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T11:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/?p=233585"},"modified":"2025-06-12T13:17:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:17:43","slug":"onerpm-inks-global-partnership-with-australian-indie-label-biordi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/onerpm-inks-global-partnership-with-australian-indie-label-biordi\/","title":{"rendered":"ONErpm inks global partnership with Australian indie label, BIORDI"},"content":{"rendered":"

ONErpm has entered into a strategic partnership with Sydney-headquartered BIORDI, which it describes as one of Australia\u2019s “most influential independent labels”.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2019 by Australian entrepreneur Lowkee, BIORDI has emerged as a prominent player in the country’s Hip-Hop, R&B, Rap, and EDM scenes.<\/p>\n

The Biordi roster includes acts like JKING, ALYSSA, Bally Boy, Pistol Pete & Enzo, Ay Huncho, Masi Rooc and Nasa Nova.<\/p>\n

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The label has racked up over 300 million<\/strong> streams and, according to ONErpm, has solidified its reputation “as a driving force in contemporary Australian music”.<\/p>\n

According to ONErpm, the partnership represents “a significant step forward for both teams”\u00a0 bringing together what it describes as “BIORDI\u2019s culture-driven ethos” with ONErpm\u2019s global footprint.<\/p>\n

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ONErpm operates worldwide in 43 locations with a global workforce of 600 employees.<\/p>\n

The company offers label services to artists and also operates what it claims to be one of the world\u2019s largest music distribution platforms and YouTube Multi-Channel Networks.<\/p>\n

It offers a range of partnerships to artists, from low-margin DIY distribution<\/a> all the way up to higher-margin full-service deals.<\/p>\n

The company’s services range from marketing support, to supply chain tools, SAAS, business intelligence, publishing, accounting, global payment solutions, and more.<\/p>\n

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Rick Butterworth, ONErpm\u2019s Director of Business Development for AUNZ & Southeast Asia will lead the partnership and will report to ONErpm\u2019s CEO\/Founder Emmanuel Zunz.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud to announce our strategic partnership with BIORDI\u201d said Butterworth.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an alliance built on a shared vision for empowering artists and redefining the future of music. BIORDI\u2019s reputation for creative excellence and forward-thinking innovation makes them an ideal partner as we continue to grow our global presence.”<\/p>\n

“This partnership represents more than a business move. It\u2019s a commitment to nurturing talent, expanding opportunities, and driving impactful artist-driven results.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rick Butterworth, ONErpm<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Added Butterworth: “This partnership represents more than a business move. It\u2019s a commitment to nurturing talent, expanding opportunities, and driving impactful artist-driven results.<\/p>\n

“Together, we are setting the stage for the next wave of artistic and commercial success.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPartnering with ONErpm is a powerful alignment, two teams that share a mission to put artists first and push boundaries on a global scale.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lowkee<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lowkee added: \u201cBIORDI was built on vision and belief in our artists.<\/p>\n

\u201cPartnering with ONErpm is a powerful alignment, two teams that share a mission to put artists first and push boundaries on a global scale.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joining the Music Business Worldwide<\/em> podcast last summer ONErpm\u2019s Emmanuel Zunz<\/strong> explained<\/a> that his ambition is to become the fifth-largest record company in the world<\/strong> while maintaining a profitable, sustainable business controlled by its founder.<\/p>\n

Zunz<\/strong> has continued to fully own the business since its founding in 2010. The company is understood to turn over a substantial nine-figure sum<\/strong> each year.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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