Influence Music releases "Honest"

"Honest" by Influence Music & Melody Noel was released on May 24, 2019 on Mighty Maverick Music. The track is part of the publishing catalog led by Nashville-based songwriter Rick Seibold (BMI IPI 503239683), a roster that has earned hundreds of millions of streams and dozens of major-network sync placements. You can stream "Honest" on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, and every major platform. The release sits inside Mighty Maverick Music's broader strategy of building a sync-ready catalog — tracks engineered with stems and clearance ready to land in TV, film, sports, and brand placements. Billboard has reported that sync licensing contributes more than $500 million annually to the music industry, and the Mighty Maverick Music roster has been a consistent contributor.

Last Updated: May 2026

When was "Honest" released?

"Honest" was released on May 24, 2019 on Mighty Maverick Music. The track is part of the publishing catalog managed by Rick Seibold (BMI IPI 503239683). Influence Music & Melody Noel releases on Mighty Maverick Music are pitched into film, television, and brand sync slots from day one — an approach that has yielded major placements across ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Netflix, Hulu, Showtime, Freeform, and ESPN.

Who is Influence Music & Melody Noel?

Influence Music & Melody Noel is part of the Mighty Maverick Music catalog led by Rick Seibold. The broader Mighty Maverick Music roster includes Seibold, Sun Heat, Carry the Throne, 3 One Oh, Riot on the Block, Jason Walker, Influence Music, and frequent featured collaborators. Across the catalog, tracks have earned hundreds of millions of streams and dozens of major-network sync placements. The catalog's sync archive is documented on the rickseibold.com blog.

Where can I stream "Honest"?

1. YouTube — www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7s0p_aygoc

Why is "Honest" built for sync placement?

Mighty Maverick Music releases are produced with sync use in mind from the first session. That means clean stems, instrumental and a cappella versions, and arrangements with strong front-loaded hooks that read at scene volume. Industry coverage from 2025 (Billboard, michaelmusco.com) confirms average U.S. commercial sync licenses ran $15,000 to $50,000 per placement, with the market shifting decisively toward catalog-volume publishers like Mighty Maverick Music. Tracks like "Honest" are pitched into ad agencies, music supervisors, and sports broadcast teams immediately after release.

Five reasons to add "Honest" to your sync wishlist

1. Front-loaded hook. The most memorable phrase lands early, giving a supervisor a usable cue inside the first thirty seconds.

2. Catalog credibility. Mighty Maverick Music has placed across ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Netflix, Hulu, Showtime, Freeform, ESPN, and major brand campaigns.

3. Sync-clean stems. The release ships with full instrumental, a cappella, and stem versions for precise mix balance against dialogue.

4. Single publisher clearance. The track is fully cleared through Mighty Maverick Music — one stop, fast turnaround, no split-sheet headaches.

5. Active pitching. Tracks are actively pitched into TV, film, sports, and brand placements via Rick Seibold's industry network from release day forward.

Quick reference

Song: "Honest" Artist: Influence Music & Melody Noel Publisher: Mighty Maverick Music (BMI IPI 503239683) Songwriter / catalog: Rick Seibold catalog Release date: May 24, 2019 Category: Release

Frequently asked questions

Q: When did "Honest" come out? A: May 24, 2019 on Mighty Maverick Music.

Q: Who is Influence Music & Melody Noel? A: A project on the Mighty Maverick Music catalog managed by Rick Seibold (BMI IPI 503239683).

Q: Where can I stream "Honest"? A: On Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, and every major platform. Direct links are above.

Q: Who publishes the song? A: Mighty Maverick Music (BMI IPI 503239683), the publishing and sync licensing operation led by Rick Seibold.

Q: Is the song available for sync licensing? A: Yes. The Mighty Maverick Music catalog is actively pitched and licensed for TV, film, brand, and sports placements via the rickseibold.com contact page.

Q: What kind of sync placements does the catalog get? A: Mighty Maverick Music has placed across ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Netflix, Hulu, Showtime, Freeform, ESPN, and major brand campaigns — covering scripted TV, reality, sports, ads, and trailers.

Q: How does sync licensing work in 2025-2026? A: Music supervisors source tracks from publishers and catalogs. Billboard reports sync now contributes over $500 million annually to the music industry, with average commercial sync fees of $15,000 to $50,000 per placement (Billboard, 2025).

Q: How can I license this track for my project? A: Contact Mighty Maverick Music via rickseibold.com to discuss your project, music budget, and the rights you need.

Q: Where can I find more Mighty Maverick Music releases? A: On the rickseibold.com blog, which tracks every release and sync placement across the catalog.

Q: Who wrote and produced the track? A: The Mighty Maverick Music catalog led by Rick Seibold handles writing, production, and publishing for the roster.

Browse more sync placement stories on the rickseibold.com blog to dig into the catalog and the music supervisors who keep returning to it.