Downtown Music
Downtown Music Holdings, founded in 2007 by Justin Kalifowitz in New York, began as a music publishing company. It has evolved into a global music company providing publishing, distribution, and neighboring rights services. The company aims to help creators manage their music and ensure fair compensation, servicing over 50 million music assets.
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Updated:
Nov 30, 2025
Downtown Music
Downtown Music Holdings, founded in 2007 by Justin Kalifowitz in New York, began as a music publishing company. It has evolved into a global music company providing publishing, distribution, and neighboring rights services. The company aims to help creators manage their music and ensure fair compensation, servicing over 50 million music assets.
Sources
Updated:
Nov 30, 2025
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