Prepare the master
Export the final mix as an uncompressed WAV file — the standard is 24-bit / 48kHz. Listen to the file all the way through, from beginning to end, on headphones and on a phone speaker. Check the start and the end for clicks, and don't leave extra silence at either end.
Cover art that passes review
Your cover art travels with the release to every store. The spec is 3000×3000 pixels, RGB. Keep text minimal and readable at thumbnail size, and avoid platform logos, account handles, prices and links — stores reject cover art that carries them.
Metadata and codes
Metadata is how the world finds you: an artist name spelled the same way on every release, the real title with no decoration, and the correct language and genre tags. The codes — ISRC for the recording and UPC for the release — are assigned during preparation; you don't need to buy them anywhere.
Choose the release date
Give yourself room. A date several weeks out leaves space for review, delivery and pitching before day one. Line the date up with anything you control — a video, a show, a run of posts — so the release lands with support behind it rather than alone.
Request your invite
Mazufa works by invitation only. Completed applications enter a human review queue as capacity allows. Submitting does not create an account; those accepted may receive a dedicated preparation invite.
After acceptance
After preparation, your release is packaged to spec and delivered to every platform, and its data is pitched to the appropriate editorial and algorithmic surfaces. From there, watch your dashboard: streams, saves and playlist adds, per platform and per country.
The fingerprint code every recording carries — it tracks streams and earnings worldwide.
Your release barcode — one per single, EP or album.
Digital service provider — Spotify, Apple Music, Anghami and every store on earth.
Why do artists think about changing distributor?
Many artists started out with another distributor because it was the fastest and cheapest option at the beginning. But as a career grows, new needs appear: a lower commission, better support, more advanced marketing tools, or a distribution model with different terms. The worry many of them have is: will I lose my streams and my data when I move? The short answer: no, if you follow the right steps.
What might you actually lose and what stays?
Before you start, you need to understand how music data works on the platforms:
- Historical play counts (Streams): They stay on Spotify and Apple Music because they are tied to the track's ISRC, not to the distributor.
- ISRC number: This is the core identifier. If you keep the same ISRC when you re-upload, you keep your historical data.
- Share links (Spotify for Artists / Linktree): They stay valid as long as the ISRC has not changed.
- Reviews and playlists: They are not carried over automatically, but they are not deleted from songs already on the platforms.
- Uncollected earnings at another distributor: They stay in your old account and you need to withdraw them before you move.
Step one: gather all your data before you do anything
Before you touch any setting, document everything:
- Record the ISRC numbers for every track from the other distributor's dashboard (you will find them in the "Songs" section).
- Save the UPC for every album or EP.
- Download the original audio files in WAV or FLAC quality if possible.
- Save the metadata: track name, artist name, writer, producer, year of release.
- Withdraw your accrued earnings from the other distributor before cancelling the subscription.
Step two: upload your music to the new distributor first
This is where many people go wrong — never delete your old distribution before you are sure the new distributor has published. The correct order is:
- Create your account with the new distributor and upload the tracks with the same ISRC numbers you recorded.
- Make sure the new distributor supports entering an ISRC manually.
- Choose a future release date that gives you enough time to coordinate.
- Wait for confirmation that it is live on the main platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
Step three: delete the old distribution from the other distributor
Once you have confirmed the tracks appear on the platforms via the new distributor, you can delete the distribution from the other distributor. But be careful:
- Do not delete the track from the other distributor before it is available through the new distributor, otherwise the track will disappear temporarily and you may lose its place on some playlists.
- If you use Spotify for Artists, check that the profile is linked to the new releases automatically via ISRC.
- Some platforms such as TikTok and Instagram may take longer to update.
Step four: update your links and marketing tools
Once the move is complete, review these items:
- Update your Linktree links or your personal site if they point to pages tied to the other distributor.
- Review any ad campaigns that use direct links to the tracks.
- Check Spotify for Artists and Apple Music for Artists to make sure the statistics are working normally.
Extra tips for a smoother move
- If you have a large catalogue, start with a single track or album as a test before moving everything.
- Contact the new distributor's support in advance and tell them you are moving an existing distribution — many of them have dedicated procedures for this.
- Keep a copy of your old account data with the other distributor for at least six months after the move.
Summary
Moving your music from one distributor to another is not complicated if you are organised. The core principle is keeping your ISRC numbers and uploading with the new distributor before deleting the old one. If you are looking for a new distributor to support you throughout the process, Mazufa is built for exactly that.
Start as an artist or as a label
Choose the artist or label track and submit your details for review. Uploading a release or delivering a catalogue does not begin before the offer is accepted and the contract is signed by both parties and in force.