SongProof Launches as the Most Affordable, Instant Music Protection Tool — Empowering Artists in the Age of AI
Co-founder and entertainment lawyer Hina Rizvi unveils a blockchain-powered platform giving creators immediate, global proof of authorship at a time when internet sharing and AI have made music theft easier than ever.
In a digital world where a song can be shared globally in minutes — and stolen just as fast — artists face a protection crisis. Most musicians never officially copyright their music, either because the process is too expensive, too complicated, or they simply don’t know how to begin. As AI-generated content accelerates and online accessibility removes borders, the risk of creative theft has never been higher.
SongProof, a new blockchain-powered platform co-founded by entertainment lawyer Hina Rizvi, is stepping in to close that gap — and at a price point accessible to every creator. With the cost per song, astonishingly being less than a dollar. “SongProof gives artists something they’ve never had before — instant, undeniable proof that their music is theirs,” says Rizvi, a blockchain law expert with 16 years’ legal experience.
Born from a Real Problem in Music
Rizvi helped create SongProof after years of watching musicians lose ownership, royalties, or even entire careers because they lacked documentation. Too many disputes arise only after the damage is done — when litigation becomes lengthy, expensive, and often impossible for independent artists. “I’ve seen first-hand how many artists hold back from releasing or collaborating because they don’t have affordable tools to protect their work,” Rizvi explains. “SongProof was born out of the desire to level the playing field.”
Blockchain as the Missing Piece
At its core, SongProof uses blockchain to timestamp a song with a tamper-proof certificate that is globally verifiable and cannot be altered or deleted. The system anchors proof to both the Bitcoin and Polygon blockchains — making it decentralized, permanent, and forensic-grade. Rizvi describes it as “sealing your song in an envelope, stamping it with the exact date and time, and storing it somewhere no one can ever touch.”
With traditional copyright filings costing hundreds of dollars and taking weeks or months, SongProof’s instant, low-cost system fills a critical gap. Artists can upload a song, enter split information, and receive proof of ownership within minutes, at a price that is less than a cup of coffee.
Industry Leaders Are Taking Notice
The platform’s arrival couldn’t be timelier, especially as AI-generated music floods the industry and threatens the authenticity and ownership of human-created work.
As acclaimed record producer and songwriter Fred Mollin — known for his work with BB King, Miley Cyrus, and Billy Joel — puts it: “Having produced so many great songwriters over the years, and being a songwriter myself, I can’t imagine a more important angle that SongProof addresses. With AI knocking assaultively at our door, we need all bases covered to protect the human factor.”
Platinum-selling guitarist and producer Steve Fister echoes the sentiment: “SongProof takes any potential confusion out of the collaborative song writing process. You can take care of the writing credits right on the spot. A great value and service for all songwriters!”
Solving One of Music’s Biggest Blind Spots
A widespread misconception persists in the industry: that simply creating a song automatically protects it. While technically true, proving authorship without documentation is extremely difficult — and often impossible in legal disputes.
This is where SongProof becomes transformative. It doesn’t replace official copyright registration but acts as an immediate, accessible first layer of protection, especially vital for emerging and independent artists.
Built for a Global Creative Community
Because SongProof is decentralized and uses blockchains recognized worldwide, it is especially powerful for artists living in countries with weak or inconsistent copyright enforcement. “From a singer in Lagos to a producer in Seoul to an independent artist in London or Los Angeles, SongProof gives every artist an equal voice in claiming ownership,” Rizvi says.
Its split-sheet feature also reduces disputes among co-writers by documenting contributions right at the point of creation.
A Founder Dedicated to Artist Empowerment
Rizvi’s background uniquely positions her to lead this technological shift. A dual-qualified lawyer in New York State and Ontario, she graduated in the top 1 per cent of her law class in London, passed the New York Bar at just 23, and has been practicing for 16 years — 13 of those running her own firm. Her longstanding mission: making legal and tech solutions accessible to creatives who have historically been underserved.
What’s Next for SongProof
The platform’s roadmap includes deeper integrations with music platforms, collaboration tools for bands and writing teams, and a focus on global education — introducing young artists to the concept of “proof before publish.”
Rizvi’s advice to creators is straightforward:
“Protect everything you create — even the demos. You never know which version might matter. SongProof gives you the freedom to share and collaborate, knowing your work is safe.”
Even the biggest artists in the world have been caught out, and many established names have unknowingly or deliberately lifted someone else’s work. No one is immune. SongProof gives every creator — from newcomers to icons — the protection they’ve never had before
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