Est. 2026 — Istanbul

Sound
Has No
Borders.

An independent label bridging underground and mainstream, granting artists absolute creative freedom. We believe music knows no limits.

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Artists
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Releases
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Countries

Manifesto

Why
21state?

"Music is not a product — it's a sonic event. We make that event possible."

Founded in Istanbul in 2026, 21state Records began by believing in the artist's voice. What the major labels rejected, we signed with excitement. Because the sounds buried underground are the most powerful sounds of all.

We are not a distributor. We are an ecosystem. Production, distribution, booking, visual identity — all under one roof. The artist's only job: make music.

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Freedom
Full ownership of the creative process belongs to the artist.
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Fairness
Transparent revenue splits — nothing below 50/50.
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Vision
Not today's trends — the sounds of tomorrow.
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Community
Artists lift each other up — they don't compete.

Contact

Your Sound
Starts Here

Every great sound began as a small demo. We're here whether you want to submit a demo, pitch a collaboration, or simply say hello.

hey@21state.lol +90 544 986 55 34 Istanbul / Berlin / London