Music Publishing Built on Values
Transparency. Fairness. Education. Collaboration.
We help artists understand their rights, collect what they’ve earned, and grow within a creative community.
CREATED BY ARTISTS, FOR ARTISTS
Co-founded by music producer Leonardo Ortegon (aka MIICHII) and Julian Castaneda of WAYU Records, WAYU Publishing was built by music creators, for music creators.
Rooted in our core values—Transparency, Education, Collaboration, and Fairness—we empower songwriters by simplifying rights management. Our mission is to protect creative integrity and maximize royalty collections through clarity, care, and community—not contracts and complexity.
HOW WE SUPPORT MUSIC CREATORS
Every Stream Counts
We collect global mechanical royalties from every stream, download, and reproduction so you get what’s rightfully yours.
Track Every Play
We register and track your compositions with PROs worldwide to capture public performance royalties.
Your Music in Motion
We actively pursue sync placements in film, TV, ads, and more — always artist-approved and fully transparent.
Know Your Rights
We provide resources and 1-on-1 guidance so you’re never in the dark about your rights or royalties.
OUR VALUES
Transparency
Clear splits. Honest reporting. No surprises. We believe trust is built through clarity, and that’s non-negotiable.
Fairness
We ensure artists keep what they’ve earned — no hidden cuts, just fair deals and respectful publishing support.
Collaboration
We’re a growing network of creatives who support each other and believe in shared success, not competition.
Education
We empower artists with the tools and knowledge to understand how their music earns and how to protect it.
FAQs
What makes WAYU Publishing different from other publishers?
We’re artists ourselves — so we built WAYU Publishing to reflect the kind of support we always looked for: transparent, fair, and rooted in community.
Do I have to give up ownership of my music?
Not at all. You stay in control of your catalog — we’re here to help you manage and collect what you’ve earned.
I’ve signed tracks with labels — can I still work with WAYU?
Yes! Labels control recordings, we handle publishing. If you’re a writer, we can help collect on your behalf.
Is WAYU Publishing only for WAYU Records artists?
Not at all. WAYU Publishing is open to all music creators who align with our values.
Curious to learn more?
Fill out a short form where we ask about your music, your background, and your goals. Whether you’re already represented or just exploring, we’d love to hear from you.
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