Independent · Chicago, IL · Full Service Label

YOUR
STORY
STARTS
HERE

A full-service independent record label built for artists who refuse to be ignored. Production. Publishing. Branding. Development. We build careers, not just songs.

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Artist Development
Music Production
Publishing & IP
Branding & Identity
Songwriting
Merchandise
Global Distribution
Independent Label
Artist Development
Music Production
Publishing & IP
Branding & Identity
Songwriting
Merchandise
Global Distribution
Independent Label
40+
Artists Developed
200+
Tracks Released
4+
Genres Represented
1M+
Total Streams
Who We Are
We don't just make music.
We build legacies.
01
Create
Studio-quality production and songwriting from day one.
02
Develop
Identity, branding, and full artist development programs.
03
Publish
IP ownership and publishing structured in your favor.
04
Release
Distribution to every major platform, globally.

Story Mode Music Group is a full-service independent record label. We are built for serious artists — the ones who are committed to their craft, ready to invest in their career, and unwilling to compromise on the quality of their sound or their story.

We work with artists across genres — from hip-hop to R&B, from pop to electronic. What unites every artist on our roster is one thing: an uncompromising standard for the work. We match that standard on our end, every time.

We don't take your music and walk away. We build alongside you — developing not just your sound, but your brand, your visual identity, your publishing, and your long-term commercial strategy.

What We Offer

End-to-end.
No gaps.

Every service we offer exists to move your career forward. We are not a recording studio. We are a full-service label built to take artists from concept to culture.

01
Music Production
Studio-grade production from our in-house team. Beats, arrangements, mixing, and mastering built to compete at the highest level.
Core Service
02
Songwriting
Collaborative songwriting sessions with our writers and producers. Whether you write your own or need a full team — we make it work.
Core Service
03
Publishing & IP
Publishing administration, sync licensing, and IP structure built to protect and monetize your catalog across every revenue stream.
Core Service
04
Artist Development
Full-spectrum development: visual identity, brand strategy, social positioning, press, and long-term career architecture.
Core Service
05
Branding & Visuals
Art direction, logo design, cover art, music video concept, and full visual identity systems that make you impossible to ignore.
Premium
06
Music Distribution
Global distribution to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, and 150+ platforms. Release strategy and playlist pitching included.
Core Service
07
Merchandise
Custom merchandise design, production, and fulfillment. Build the merch your fans actually want — on-brand, high quality, profitable.
Available
08
Artist Submissions
We review every submission personally. If we hear something that belongs on this label, we reach out. No ghost responses on serious work.
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The Roster

Our artists.
Our pride.

Every artist on this label was selected because they have something real to say and the talent to say it. No filler. No industry games.

Full Roster
Hip-Hop / Rap
Maverick Cross
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R&B / Soul
Soleil Rae
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Afrobeats / Pop
Dayo Kingsley
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Electronic / Dance
NKOSI
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Latest Release
New Release
Album  ·  12 Tracks  ·  2025
DARK FREQUENCIES
Maverick Cross

The debut full-length from Story Mode's flagship artist. 12 tracks of cinematic hip-hop — introspective lyricism over hard-hitting, meticulously produced beats. Available now on all platforms.

01Dark Frequencies (Intro)2:14
02No Apologies3:42
03Midnight City4:01
04Built Different ft. Soleil Rae3:28
05Ghost Protocol3:55
+ 7 more tracks  ·  View full album →
Artist Submissions

Ready to be on
Story Mode?

We listen to every submission. If we hear something that belongs on this label, we will reach out personally. No automated rejections on real work.

Submit Your Music
Get In Touch

The next chapter starts
with a conversation.

Whether you're an artist, a brand, or an industry professional — we want to hear from people who are serious about what they do.