How FOF Publishing Is Giving Independent Artists the Power to Own Their Music

For most artists, the hardest part of making music isn’t writing it — it’s owning it. The music industry has always been built on complicated contracts, confusing royalty systems, and companies that profit more from the artist’s work than the artist ever does. But a new wave of creators is breaking that cycle, and one company is quietly leading that movement from the ground up: FOF Publishing, founded by Florence, South Carolina artist and entrepreneur BigDeuceFOF.

At first glance, FOF Publishing looks like a standard music publishing business — it helps artists register songs, track royalties, and protect their intellectual property. But once you look closer, you realize it’s doing something that most publishers don’t: it’s teaching independence. FOF Publishing was built as part of the larger Faith Over Fear brand that includes FOF Records and FOF Media, forming a complete ecosystem for creative control. While major publishers sign artists to long-term deals, FOF shows creators how to keep their rights and manage their own catalogs. It’s more than a company; it’s a guidebook for how to turn music into a lasting asset.

When BigDeuceFOF launched FOF Publishing, he wasn’t thinking like a label executive — he was thinking like an artist who had learned the business the hard way. After navigating distribution, streaming platforms, and royalty collection on his own, he saw how many talented creators were losing money simply because they didn’t understand publishing. He wanted to change that. Instead of making artists sign over ownership, he built a model that helps them understand and claim it. Through FOF Publishing, artists learn how to register their songs with global agencies like BMI, ASCAP, The MLC, and SoundExchange, while also learning the difference between performance royalties, sync licensing, and mechanical payouts. That kind of hands-on education is rare in music — and it’s what’s setting FOF apart.

Most independent artists move fast. They record, release, and promote their music constantly, but few stop to build the systems that protect it. FOF Publishing exists to fill that gap. It helps songwriters build professional-level infrastructure around their art, from metadata organization and ISRC/ISWC tracking to global royalty management. But what really makes the company special is how it merges structure with creativity. Every artist under the FOF umbrella is encouraged to think long term — not just about how a song performs today, but how it can generate income for years to come. It’s a new way of thinking that turns creativity into equity.

The name Faith Over Fear isn’t just branding — it’s a mindset. The entire FOF network is built on discipline, focus, and self-belief. FOF Publishing applies that philosophy directly to the business side of music. It shows creators that faith doesn’t mean waiting for a miracle; it means taking ownership of your path and building something that lasts. That attitude has helped BigDeuceFOF turn his independent vision into a growing empire that includes label operations, marketing systems, publishing, and soon, global licensing partnerships. He’s proving that a creator from a smaller city like Florence can build infrastructure that rivals major-label machinery — as long as the mission stays clear.

Beyond managing rights, FOF Publishing focuses on making knowledge accessible. It breaks down the steps that most companies keep secret: how to copyright a song, how to split publishing percentages fairly, and how to collect payments from digital performance and sync royalties. The goal isn’t to build dependency — it’s to build confidence. By helping artists understand the business, FOF Publishing empowers them to make smarter decisions when opportunities come. It’s the kind of guidance that turns local artists into long-term entrepreneurs.

In the last few years, the music landscape has shifted. Streaming leveled the playing field, social media amplified voices that labels once ignored, and now, publishing is becoming the next frontier for independence. Companies like FOF Publishing are proving that ownership isn’t just for the few — it’s for everyone willing to learn. For independent artists across the U.S., especially in the South, FOF has become a symbol of what’s possible: build your own network, create your own opportunities, and never give up your rights.

As 2025 unfolds, FOF Publishing is expanding its reach into new areas — global collection, sync licensing, and educational programs that teach artists how to monetize their catalogs across multiple industries. The mission remains the same: give creators the tools, systems, and mindset to control their destiny. In an industry where too many artists still trade ownership for attention, FOF Publishing stands for something simple but revolutionary — freedom through foundation. Because when artists understand their worth and own their work, they don’t just make music; they make history.