About Backend Monopoly

Backend Monopoly is a music production and management company built for scale. We focus on creating commercially viable, release-ready records while maintaining creative integrity. This is not a hobby environment. This is a production operation with structure, standards, and deadlines.

We are expanding our contractor roster and seeking independent music producers across multiple genres to support ongoing client work and internal projects.

Genres We’re Contracting For

Hip-Hop / Trap
R&B
Pop
Afrobeat / Amapiano
Drill
Alternative / Experimental
Commercial / Sync-focused production

Contractor Responsibilities

Create original, high-quality music productions from concept to final delivery
Collaborate remotely with artists, engineers, and creative leads
Deliver organized session files, stems, and exports on schedule
Implement revisions efficiently while protecting the sonic vision
Maintain professional communication and turnaround times

Contractor Requirements

Demonstrated experience producing music at a professional or semi-professional level
Strong command of arrangement, sound design, and current production standards
Proficiency in at least one major DAW (Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, etc.)
Ability to manage your own workflow, tools, and schedule
Consistent reliability and respect for deadlines
Portfolio or links to relevant work

Preferred Qualifications

Prior contract work with artists, labels, or media companies
Familiarity with music publishing, splits, and backend royalty structures
Ability to work across multiple genres or adapt quickly
Understanding of market-ready production, not just creative experimentation

What This Contract Offers

Ongoing project opportunities based on performance
Clear scopes of work and deliverables per project
Competitive per-project compensation and/or backend participation
Long-term collaboration potential for top-performing contractors
A professional, forward-moving creative environment

Contract Status

This role is strictly an independent contractor position. Contractors are responsible for their own equipment, software, taxes, and availability. No employment benefits are provided.

How to Apply

Please submit:

A short introduction
Links to your work (streaming platforms or private links)
Primary genres you specialize in
DAW(s) used

Backend Monopoly is building a disciplined roster of producers who understand that the backend matters as much as the beat. If you move with intent and deliver with precision, there’s room for you here.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $200.00 per day

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, VA 23224

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