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Do you keep your rights with a music distributor?

Short answer: yes. A distributor is not a record label — it delivers your music to stores on your behalf while you keep 100% ownership of your masters and rights. Here's what that means, and what to watch for.

How it works

Distributor vs label

A record label typically funds and owns a share of your music in exchange for services and advances. A distributor simply delivers your finished music to platforms like Spotify and Apple Music — you remain the owner. With Mazufa Records you keep 100% of your master rights, 100% of your royalties, and you can take your music elsewhere whenever you want. Mazufa never takes ownership and never takes a commission.

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What you keep

What mattersMazufa RecordsTypical label deal
Master ownershipYou keep 100%Label often owns a share
Royalty shareYou keep 100%Split with the label
Commission0%Varies (can be large)
Freedom to leaveAnytimeOften contract-bound
Questions

Frequently asked

Does a music distributor own my music?

No. A distributor like Mazufa does not own your music. You keep 100% ownership of your masters; the distributor only delivers your release to stores on your behalf.

Do I keep my masters with Mazufa?

Yes — you keep 100% of your master rights and can move your catalog elsewhere at any time.

Is a distributor the same as a record label?

No. A label usually funds and owns part of your music; a distributor simply gets your finished music onto platforms while you stay the owner.

Does Mazufa take a percentage of my royalties?

No. Mazufa takes 0% commission — you keep 100% of your streaming royalties.

How do I release while keeping all my rights?

Create a free account and upload — you keep everything. Create your free account →

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Distribute to 150+ stores worldwide with Mazufa — 0% commission, keep 100% of your rights.