KAA Production

Hybrid Publishing Model

KAA Production integrates publishing administration with production capabilities through its Sidekick Music label and two professional recording studios equipped with Genelec monitoring systems and ProTools HDX infrastructure. The publisher manages copyright registration, revenue optimization, and unclaimed rights recovery while simultaneously providing A&R guidance and music production services. The facilities operate to ITU broadcast standards for television and film requirements.

The business structure combines five service areas: publishing administration for SACEM registration and royalty collection, record label operations focused on electronic music, studio production with broadcast-grade equipment, sync licensing from a 4,000+ track catalog, and digital promotion through the related LISTN platform. This integration allows the publisher to support artists across both composition rights and sound recording production.

Recognition from SACEM through the 2019 French VIP Award acknowledged innovative publishing practices and transparent administration. The award program identifies independent publishers demonstrating excellence in rights management and artist development within the French music ecosystem.

SACEM Collection Infrastructure

The publisher operates through SACEM membership enabling access to 65+ collection societies across 215+ territories. This infrastructure covers performance royalties from radio, television, streaming, and live venues, mechanical royalties from physical and digital sales, and synchronization fees from audiovisual uses. The SACEM network includes relationships with major international societies including GEMA, PRS for Music, MCPS, and ASCAP.

Collection encompasses digital platforms through SACEM’s agreements with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Deezer, and other streaming services. The publisher emphasizes unclaimed rights recovery, noting that approximately 10-20% of revenue typically goes unclaimed without proper administration. SACEM’s quarterly distribution system provides regulatory oversight on payment timelines and statement transparency.

SPPF membership covers sound recording rights as a producer organization, while CSDEM affiliation provides participation in industry standards development. The combination addresses both composition publishing rights through SACEM and neighboring rights through SPPF for the label operations.

Songwriter Feedback Patterns

Google reviews describe transparent SACEM collection practices and professional remix arrangements with 50/50 composer splits. One songwriter directly addressed concerns about fund management: “Despite challenges encountered, the KAA Production publisher could not divert funds for its profit, contrary to certain beliefs. If you are member of SACEM, it’s the unique structure that will give you reliable feedback on your broadcasts.” The statement emphasizes SACEM’s regulatory role in preventing royalty diversion.

Reviews consistently mention quality of work, team competence, and understanding of artist needs. No complaints regarding payment delays, missing royalties, or contract termination difficulties appear across public platforms including Reddit, Trustpilot, BBB, or music industry forums. The absence of negative feedback across multiple review platforms suggests either limited public visibility or positive operational execution within the niche electronic music market.

Artist growth trajectories demonstrate development effectiveness. Featured artist Napkey progressed from 10,000 SoundCloud plays to 50M+ total streams, eventually achieving 60+ million streams across releases. The publisher supported this trajectory through both publishing administration and label services.

Sync Licensing Capability

The catalog contains 4,000+ pre-cleared tracks ready for synchronization licensing across film, television, advertising, and video games. Documented placements include Netflix, HBO, Apple TV+, and Paramount+ through the Sidekick Music label. The most prominent sync achievement places Canadian artist Yzabo’s “Afterglow” in Apple Original Films’ F1, which grossed $509.7 million globally.

The publisher provides both catalog licensing from existing works and original composition services for custom scoring needs. Studio facilities equipped for broadcast standards enable production meeting technical requirements for audiovisual synchronization. The sync division operates through a dedicated contact system with industry relationships demonstrated by major streaming platform placements.

Bandcamp reviews of label releases note production quality: “France’s Sidekick Music knows their shit. Every layer sits right. No clutter.” The assessment suggests consistent audio quality standards across catalog offerings available for sync licensing opportunities.

Business Structure Evolution

The company transitioned leadership in February 2024 from personal management to corporate entity MELODIC MOMENTUM (capital €228,125). This restructuring represents standard business evolution rather than operational failure, with proper regulatory filings completed through French commercial registries. No service disruptions or contract complications appear in documentation following the transition.

The publisher operates as a Société par Actions Simplifiée (SAS) under French commercial law with micro-enterprise classification. This status permits confidential financial reporting, limiting public visibility into revenue, profitability, and debt metrics. The company maintains continuous registration without insolvency proceedings across 25 years of operations.

A UK subsidiary, KAA MUSIC COMPANY LTD, established operations in December 2023 with registration number 15343390. This expansion suggests international business development beyond the primary French market, though specific operational details of the UK entity remain undisclosed. The dual registration structure enables cross-border publishing administration within European territories.

Creative Development Services

SACEM’s French VIP recognition specifically acknowledged artist development capabilities within electronic music genres spanning underground to commercial styles. The publisher supports DJs, producers, and electronic artists including Vilda, Jafunk, Therapetik, Napkey, and Mirage Club. This roster demonstrates genre specialization rather than broad multi-genre representation.

The related LISTN platform, co-founded by CEO Nicolas Rabaud, provides data-driven music promotion services using algorithmic curator matching. The platform achieved 3,000+ users during beta phase with projected growth to 35,000+ active users. Services include press outreach, blog placement, radio servicing, streaming promotion, and DJ networking through a credit-based pricing system at €1 per credit.

Studio production capabilities enable artists to complete projects internally rather than outsourcing recording and mixing. The two facilities include professional microphones (Neumann TLM103, Focusrite ISA430), Genelec monitoring systems (8040A speakers with 7270A subwoofer), and Avid Artist Control/Mix consoles. This infrastructure supports the integrated publishing-production model differentiating the company from pure administration services.