REPUBLIC Collective & ZIZA Launch Global Label To Accelerate South Asian Music Globally

Mumbai, 17^th June 2026: In a landmark move for the global music industry, REPUBLIC Collective has announced a multi-year worldwide partnership with ZIZA Inc., the New York-based company founded by entrepreneur and Malsons Ventures CEO Shivam Malhotra. Together, the two companies will launch ZIZA Records, a new label dedicated to developing, scaling, and exporting South Asian artists and music catalogs to audiences worldwide. The venture arrives at a pivotal moment for the industry, as South Asian music continues to break geographic barriers and emerge as one of the fastest-growing cultural forces in global streaming.

ZIZA Records will operate at the crossroads of South Asia and major international markets, with a strong focus on diaspora-driven talent, artist development, catalog expansion, and audience growth. According to REPUBLIC Collective President and CEO Jeffrey Remedios, “This partnership reflects the continued global expansion of South Asian music. Shivam and the ZIZA team have built a strong foundation in the space, and we see an opportunity to grow that internationally together”.

The partnership builds on the rapid rise of Malsons Ventures, which has become one of the most influential independent forces in the South Asian music ecosystem. In less than five years, the company has helped contribute to more than 10 billion streams globally while generating a digital footprint exceeding 35 billion views and impressions. Through collaborations with artists including Shubh, Jxggi, Gravity, and Dhanda Nyoliwala, Shivam Malhotra and his team have played a significant role in shaping the modern South Asian music landscape. Speaking about the venture, Malhotra said, “REPUBLIC Collective represents the gold standard of modern music culture and global artist development. For us, this partnership is the beginning of a long-term movement to position South Asian music at the center of the global mainstream. Jeffrey, Avery, and the entire Republic team understand both the cultural value and the commercial scale of what’s coming next. Their belief in our vision, combined with their unmatched global infrastructure, makes Republic the ideal partner to build ZIZA Records into a defining force for this generation of artists. Together, we’re creating a platform that will not only break talent globally but reshape how the world experiences South Asian music”.

Beyond artist signings, ZIZA Records plans to unlock opportunities across global distribution, sync licensing, brand partnerships, live experiences, and cross-market collaborations. The label will particularly focus on artists from the South Asian diaspora in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, regions that have become increasingly influential in driving music consumption trends. As streaming continues to erase cultural and geographic boundaries, the launch of ZIZA Records signals a major shift in how South Asian music is positioned globally. More than a label announcement, this partnership represents a bold statement that the next chapter of global music may very well be shaped by South Asian voices.