Hook

Hook is a short-form music and video platform designed to spotlight emerging artists and help songs gain traction through viral, creator-driven content. Built around highly shareable clips and intuitive editing tools, Hook offers an engaging environment where users can discover new music, participate in trends, and showcase their creativity. The platform emphasizes speed, simplicity, and community interaction, making it an appealing destination for younger audiences and independent musicians looking to build visibility. With seamless audio integration, a continually updated sound library, and features that encourage rapid content creation, Hook serves as both a discovery engine and a promotional channel for new releases. Artists can connect directly with listeners, track engagement, and leverage user-generated content to amplify their reach across digital ecosystems. As short-form media continues to shape modern music consumption, Hook stands out as a dynamic platform at the intersection of creativity, culture, and real-time music discovery.

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1.) Sign up for Unchained and create an artist profile to start distributing your music
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3.) Set your release date and additional primary and featured artists.
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FAQ

How does music become available for creators to use on Hook?

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Hook sources licensed tracks through approved distributors and rights holders who supply audio files, metadata, and usage permissions. Once processed, songs are added to Hook’s in-app sound library, where creators can attach them to short videos and social clips.

What types of content on Hook typically use licensed music?

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Music is used in short-form videos, dance trends, comedic clips, beauty and fashion posts, creator challenges, and branded campaigns. Hook’s audio tools are designed to support culturally viral, mobile-first content.

What metadata does Hook require to categorize and surface songs correctly?

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Hook requires accurate titles, artist names, genre labels, tempo or mood tags, language indicators, and rights ownership. Clean metadata helps the platform match trends, rank popular sounds, and return accurate search results for creators.

How does Hook promote trending or newly added music to its users?

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Hook highlights songs through trending sound pages, challenge hubs, editorial playlists, algorithmic recommendations, and featured music sections. Tracks that perform well in creator videos often rise quickly in visibility.

How does Hook generate royalties when music is used in creator videos?

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Hook pays royalties through licensing agreements that track audio usage across videos and promotional placements. Usage data is reported to distributors or rights holders, who then issue payments to artists according to standard royalty cycles.

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