SYNC LICENSING DEPARTMENT
Music For Film, TV, Ads & Digital Media
Whosthahottest connects independent music with creators, brands, filmmakers, advertisers, and media companies looking for the right sound.
What We Do
Music Licensing
Help connect songs with film, television, commercials, and online media.
Sync Placements
Support opportunities for music to be used in visual projects and campaigns.
Catalog Management
Organize music by genre, mood, tempo, usage type, and ownership details.
Clearance Support
Help collect ownership, songwriter, master, and publishing information.
Custom Music
Connect clients with original music created for their brand, film, or campaign.
Royalty Support
Guide artists toward proper registration, publishing, and payment readiness.
Who We Serve
For Artists
Submit your music for review and potential licensing opportunities. We look for songs that are cleanly mixed, professionally delivered, and ready for media use.
What To Submit
Clean versions, instrumentals, WAV files, lyrics, writer splits, and ownership information.
Best Music Types
Hip-hop, R&B, pop, cinematic, motivational, emotional, high-energy, and commercial-friendly records.
What Helps You Stand Out
Clear hooks, strong emotion, clean edits, professional mixes, and easy-to-clear ownership.
For Clients
Need music for your project? Tell us the mood, genre, budget, deadline, and usage type. We can help source music that fits your creative vision.
Usage Types
Film, TV, commercials, podcasts, YouTube, trailers, documentaries, apps, and social campaigns.
Music Search
Request songs by mood, tempo, genre, theme, energy, or project type.
Custom Requests
Need something original? We can help create custom music for your campaign or production.
Our Sync Process
Submit
Artists submit music or clients submit a music request.
Review
We review the project needs, music quality, and ownership details.
Match
We match the right music to the right visual opportunity.
License
Once approved, licensing terms and permissions are handled properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sync licensing?
Sync licensing is when music is licensed to be used with visual media such as film, TV, commercials, trailers, YouTube videos, apps, and digital campaigns.
Do artists keep their rights?
Yes. Artists can keep ownership unless a separate agreement says otherwise. Licensing usually grants permission for a specific use.
What information do artists need?
Artists should provide song title, artist name, writers, producer, publisher, PRO, master owner, lyrics, clean version, instrumental, and contact information.
Can businesses request music?
Yes. Businesses, filmmakers, content creators, advertisers, and producers can request music for their projects.
Does submission guarantee placement?
No. Submission does not guarantee placement, but it allows your music to be reviewed for possible opportunities.
Ready To Submit Or License Music?
Whether you're an artist looking for placement opportunities or a client searching for the perfect sound, our Sync Licensing Department is ready to help.
Start Sync Inquiry