About Us

Sumby Kuti

Sumby Kuti is a seasoned entertainment executive and the co-founder and CEO of HyperVerse Music Group. She also leads OAK Management Group, a boutique management firm representing top-tier talent across music, television, and film. With over 20 years of experience, Kuti has guided the strategic and financial affairs of artists such as Kamasi Washington, Chaka Khan, and Tank, as well as film and television producers including Jeff Clanagan (Codeblack Enterprises) and Roger Bobb (Bobbcat Films). Her career began in marketing at BMG/Arista and evolved through key roles at KPMG’s Entertainment division, where she advised clients such as Endemol Entertainment and BMG Publishing.

At HyperVerse Music Group, Kuti oversees business operations and actively pitches the catalog to commercial, film, and television partners, as well as curates custom music solutions through the company’s roster of composers. She also leads business development efforts across the company. Kuti’s focuses on royalty management, rights administration, and long-term catalog strategy. She regularly counsels clients on optimizing publishing income, structuring joint ventures, and leveraging sync opportunities. A strong advocate for artist ownership and financial sustainability, she helps creatives navigate the intersection of finance and intellectual property. In 2024, she was named to Billboard’s Top Business Managers list for her contributions to the evolving music business landscape.

Lamar Van Sciver

Lamar Van Sciver is a seasoned music executive and the co-founder and Senior Director of Creative Sync at HyperVerse Music Group. With over 20 years of experience spanning music licensing, business affairs and creative strategy, Lamar has worked with industry leaders such as Mosley Music Group, Crucial Films and Lotus Post. His expertise in music supervision, intellectual property rights and strategic partnerships has made him a driving force in securing high-profile sync placements across film, television and digital media.

Lamar has landed hundreds of syncs with standout placements including the main title theme and soundtrack for the two-time Golden Globe-winning Brooklyn Nine-Nine as well as music in acclaimed productions like Bel-Air, The Good Wife (five-time Emmy winner), Shameless (four-time Emmy winner), Community (Emmy winner), On My Block, Lucifer and Abbott Elementary (four-time Emmy winner) among others.

Your Partner in Music for Visual Media

HyperVerse Music Group is a premier music partner for film, television, commercials, trailers, and promos. We provide a carefully curated catalog and cutting-edge music services designed to bring creative visions to life. From timeless classics to today’s most innovative sounds, our extensive genres-R&B, Soul, Hip-Hop, Pop, Funk, Film Score, Singer-Songwriter, and Jazz-offer the perfect match for every story.

What We Do

As a unified team of executives and creators, HyperVerse is committed to solving client needs quickly and efficiently by providing high-quality music selections across eras precisely when you need it.

CATALOGS/LICENSES

Browse and license music from our curated catalog – ready for film, TV, ads, and more.

CUSTOM MUSIC

Original music made just for you – tailored to your project’s vibe and vision.

ROYALITY ADMINISTRATION

We manage your royalties so you get paid – accurately and on time.