Licensing & Rights
The Catalog
Is Open.
We Had Our Time (WHOT) licenses original music for film, TV, games, and brand campaigns. Every track comes from the catalog of two-time Grammy-nominated producer DrewsThatDude, cleared through one contact.
Hundreds of original compositions. Masters, stems, MIDI, and full production assets. Non-exclusive by default. Clean rights on everything we license.
Who We Work With
Sounds for the
people who build.
Whether you're scoring a scene, shipping a game, or building a campaign — the music is here, the rights are clean, and the process is direct. No middlemen, no label approval chains.
We work with the people putting sound to picture. If that's you, let's talk.
Film, TV & Sync
Production-forward compositions across hip-hop, soul, electronic, and ambient. Previous placements include Showtime and ESPN. Fast clearance on masters and publishing. Stems available for custom edits. Built for placement, not just streaming.
Games & Interactive
Catalog licensing and original composition for games and interactive media. Recent work includes the original score for Drone Commander. Stems and MIDI available for adaptive audio implementations. Loop-ready edits on request.
Brands & Creators
Single-track or catalog licensing for branded content, advertising, and digital media. Past partners include NFL and Jason Markk. Flexible terms for independent creators and agency campaigns alike.
The Catalog
Hundreds of tracks.
Every format available.
Full catalog available upon request following inquiry. A complete track listing with metadata is provided to qualified licensees under NDA.
Licensing Tiers
Three tiers.
One conversation.
Pricing is provided upon inquiry. All tiers are non-exclusive by default — we retain full commercial rights to our work. Exclusive arrangements are available at a premium.
Gold
The essentials. Masters only — broadcast-quality files for straightforward sync placements.
- Master recordings (WAV 44.1kHz / 24-bit)
- Full metadata sheet (BPM, key, genre, ISRC)
- Non-exclusive license agreement
- Basic sync use permitted
- Stems / Multitrack
- MIDI Files
- Beat Templates
- Raw Session Assets
Platinum
Masters plus full stem packages. Ideal for trailers, custom edits, and adaptive game audio.
- Everything in Gold
- Stem packages (vocals, drums, bass, keys, FX separated)
- Alt mixes and edits where available
- Extended sync rights
- Priority response on inquiries
- MIDI Files
- Beat Templates
- Raw Session Assets
Diamond
The full production package. Every asset, every format — built for productions that need maximum depth.
- Everything in Platinum
- MIDI files for all melodic and harmonic elements
- Beat templates and drum patterns
- Raw session-level production assets
- Dedicated account contact for the license term
- Custom catalog curation available
- First right of renewal
Licensing Questions
The short answers.
How much does a license cost?
Pricing is quoted per project. It depends on how the music is used, the term, the territory, and which tier you need. Send an inquiry and you'll get a rate card within 48 business hours.
Are licenses exclusive?
Licenses are non-exclusive by default. Exclusive arrangements are available at a premium.
What files do I get?
Gold includes masters (WAV, 44.1kHz / 24-bit) and a metadata sheet. Platinum adds stem packages and alt mixes. Diamond adds MIDI, beat templates, and session-level production assets.
Who clears the rights?
WHOT does. For every track offered for license, the master and the publishing are cleared through one contact, so there's no label or publisher approval chain to wait on.
How fast can you turn it around?
We reply to licensing inquiries within 48 business hours. If you need it in under two weeks, pick ASAP on the inquiry form.
Can you write original music for my project?
Yes. WHOT writes original music for games, film, TV, and campaigns, including the original score for the game Drone Commander. Choose "Other" or describe the project in your inquiry.
Get In Touch
Let's build
something real.
Tell us about the project and we'll reply within 48 business hours with a catalog overview and rate card. Sample agreements are provided once we've confirmed the use.
Send an inquiry