CYB3RPVNK

What CYB3RPVNK does

CYB3RPVNK is an independent electronic music label imprint founded in 2016 by Dutch-Moroccan DJ and producer R3HAB (Fadil El Ghoul) and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The label operates as a multi-artist platform releasing electronic dance music — primarily big-room, progressive house, tech-house, dance-pop, and Latin tracks — and has accumulated more than 4 billion streams across digital streaming platforms since inception. Its product portfolio spans singles, EPs, and collaborative releases anchored by R3HAB's own catalog alongside a small signed roster including Skytech, Cityzen, Tommy Jayden, Dropgun, and Waysons.

The business model is built on two interlocking revenue streams: (1) streaming royalties from global DSPs (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.) via AWAL distribution, and (2) artist collaborations and licensing through partner labels and rights-holders including Tomorrowland Music, Spinnin' Records, Virgin Records/Universal, Polydor/Universal, and STMPD RCRDS. Recent activity extends into adjacent monetization channels: sync placement in the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves video game, NFT-based royalty-share offerings via anotherblock and Virtuals, and cross-genre collaborations with mainstream artists such as Shaggy, Michael Patrick Kelly, INNA, and Mufasa & Hypeman.

Commercially, CYB3RPVNK runs an event-driven go-to-market that leverages R3HAB's personal brand, festival appearances (EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Coachella), and touring presence to amplify label releases. The team is intentionally lean (7 employees) and globally distributed, with a content hub at cyb3rpvnk.com, active Instagram and X channels, and a dedicated fan shop at shop.r3hab.com. The label's competitive position is structurally tied to R3HAB's individual brand equity — #12 on DJ Mag Top 100, 70+ Gold/Platinum certifications, and 8B+ career streams — which simultaneously functions as the company's primary moat and its principal key-person risk.

Name

CYB3RPVNK

Legal name

CYB3RPVNK

Website

https://cyb3rpvnk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CYB3RPVNK is an Amsterdam-based independent electronic music label imprint founded by R3HAB in 2016. It releases EDM across streaming platforms via AWAL distribution and major-label partnerships, serving a global dance-music audience while leveraging the founder's personal brand and touring presence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Music Label

NAICS

Record Production and Distribution (51225), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652)

akta.pro primary industry

Record Labels (Major & Independent) (MPAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Micro-Licensing & Direct Licensing Platforms (UGC, SMB venues, online uses) (MPAIAKAJ)

Keywords

• Electronic dance music
• Independent record label
• Music streaming distribution
• Artist label services
• Dance music releases

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Music Streaming Royalties: CYB3RPVNK generates revenue through music streaming across platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and other DSPs. The label imprint releases singles and EPs that accumulate streams globally.
2. Artist Collaborations and Licensing: The label monetizes through collaborations with international artists, releasing tracks on various labels (Tomorrowland Music, Spinnin' Records, Virgin Records) and licensing music for use in other contexts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CYB3RPVNK is an independent electronic dance music label imprint founded by R3HAB (Fadil El Ghoul) in 2016. The label releases singles, EPs, and collaborative tracks primarily featuring R3HAB's own productions alongside a roster of signed artists such as Skytech, Cityzen, Tommy Jayden, Dropgun, and Waysons. Releases are distributed globally through major DSPs and partner labels including Tomorrowland Music, Spinnin' Records, Virgin Records, and STMPD RCRDS.

Product overview

CYB3RPVNK is an independent electronic music label imprint founded by Dutch-Moroccan producer R3HAB in 2016. The label operates as a multi-artist platform releasing electronic dance music, primarily featuring R3HAB's own productions alongside roster artists Skytech and Cityzen. The label specializes in big room, progressive house, tech-house, dance-pop, and festival-oriented tracks, with a focus on international collaborations across genres and languages. CYB3RPVNK has accumulated over 4 billion streams across platforms since its inception.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CYB3RPVNK Label Imprint Independent electronic dance music label imprint founded by R3HAB in 2016, releasing singles, EPs, and collaborations from R3HAB and roster artists; has accumulated over 4 billion streams across platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4B streams across platforms since label inception in 2016
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tomorrowland MusiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTomorrowland Music is a festival label imprint that releases exclusive festival-themed singles. CYB3RPVNK/R3HAB releases multiple tracks through this channel, including festival anthems and collaborations designed for Tomorrowland performances.
• Spinnin' RecordscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the world's leading dance music labels, Spinnin' Records distributes CYB3RPVNK releases including major R3HAB singles.
• STMPD RCRDS (Martin Garrix)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMartin Garrix's label STMPD RCRDS released R3HAB and Skytech's Hypnotising, marking R3HAB's debut on the label.
• Virgin Records/Universal MusiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor label partner for high-profile releases including R3HAB's All Around The World (La La La) and collaborations with major artists.
• AWALcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMusic distribution partner that handles global digital distribution for CYB3RPVNK releases to streaming platforms worldwide.
• anotherblockminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransparent music royalty NFT marketplace launched with R3HAB and Laidback Luke's Weekend On A Tuesday. Fans could purchase NFTs (250 at ~$87 each) to receive 0.02% share in streaming revenues.
• Skytech (Mateusz Dziewulski)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish producer signed to CYB3RPVNK, has collaborated extensively with R3HAB on numerous tracks including Fuego, Tiger, Hyperspace. Skytech has been with the label since its early days and represents a core artist relationship.
• CityzenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMysterious producer project on CYB3RPVNK with multiple releases since 2019 debut with Sirius. Represents the label's exploration of emerging tech-house talent.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Revealed Recordings: Hardwell-founded independent dance music label. Direct peer as an artist-anchored EDM imprint releasing big-room and festival tracks through major DSPs with a multi-artist roster built around the founder's brand.
• Spinnin' Records: One of the world's leading independent dance music labels and a key distribution partner for CYB3RPVNK. Directly comparable as a label focused on big-room, progressive house, and festival EDM, releasing multi-artist rosters to global streaming platforms.
• Ophelia Records: Seven Lions-founded independent electronic label. Comparable as an artist-led EDM imprint releasing melodic and festival-leaning electronic music through global DSPs with a small team and roster structure.
• STMPD RCRDS: Martin Garrix's independent dance music label. Direct peer as both are artist-founded EDM imprints releasing festival-oriented electronic music through global DSPs, with similar distribution patterns and roster structures anchored by a single marquee founder-artist.
• Protocol Recordings: Nicky Romero-founded independent dance label. Highly comparable as an artist-founded imprint focused on progressive, electro, and big-room house, with similar roster structures and global DSP distribution.
• Tomorrowland Music: Festival-affiliated dance music label tied to the Tomorrowland brand. Comparable as a partner/distributor and adjacent label releasing festival-anthem EDM to global streaming audiences, with a similar focus on big-room and progressive house.
• Musical Freedom: Tiësto-founded independent dance label. Direct peer as an artist-owned imprint releasing festival and crossover electronic music globally, with similar distribution and brand-led catalog positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Monstercat: Independent electronic music label and media brand. Comparable as a leading indie electronic music imprint with a multi-artist roster and global DSP distribution, though broader in sub-genre coverage (including dubstep, drum & bass, house).
• Dim Mak Records: Steve Aoki-founded independent label. Comparable as a long-running artist-anchored electronic/dance imprint with multi-genre releases and global DSP distribution, though broader in scope (also includes punk/rock catalog).
• Armada Music: Armin van Buuren's independent dance music label and one of the largest indie EDM imprints. Comparable as a much larger founder-led electronic music label with broader genre coverage, deeper roster, and more developed sub-label structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cyb3rpvnk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cyb3rpvnk

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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