Founded in 2010 by Bay Area native Ghazi, EMPIRE is currently leading through its innovative approach to the digital music era across its label, distribution and publishing arms. EMPIRE and Ghazi have been recognized for their work in Billboard’s 2022 Power Players, Rolling Stone's Future 25 and has received numerous awards over the years including GRAMMY Awards, BET Awards, Clio Awards and a Webby Award. With its focus on early stage artist development, the San Francisco based company has been instrumental in launching the careers of multi-platinum, Grammy Award winning artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, Fireboy DML and more. Through crafting bespoke deals that are always in favor of the artist, EMPIRE is able to form a true partnership with each artist and label on its roster. Coupled with EMPIRE's unique software for analytics, recoupment, and royalties, which is available to every partner, the company offers a level of transparency unprecedented in the music industry.