Prepare your master
Export the final mix as an uncompressed WAV — 24-bit / 48kHz is the delivery standard. Listen to the whole file once, start to finish, on headphones and on a phone speaker. Check the start and end for clicks, and leave no accidental silence at either end.
Artwork that passes review
Artwork requirements vary by destination. Confirm the current file, colour, text and logo rules before delivery.
Metadata & codes
Metadata is how the world finds you: artist name spelled exactly the same way every release, the real title with no decoration, the correct language and genre tags. Identifier codes — ISRC for the recording, UPC for the release — are assigned during onboarding; you do not need to buy them anywhere.
Choose your release date
Give yourself runway. A date several weeks out leaves room for review, delivery and pitching before day one. Align the date with anything you control — a video, a show, a post series — so the release lands with support rather than alone.
Apply for your invite
Mazufa is invite-only. Complete applications enter a human-review queue subject to capacity. Submitting never creates an account; approved applicants may receive a private onboarding invitation.
After approval
Once onboarded, an eligible release is prepared to current destination specifications. Available reporting depends on platform data and account access.
An ISRC identifies a recording; reporting and royalty coverage depend on each platform and agreement.
The barcode of your release — one per single, EP or album.
Digital Service Provider — a music service such as Spotify, Apple Music or Anghami, subject to current availability.
Streaming services generally calculate royalties from revenue pools and usage share—not a single per-stream rate. Payments then move through rights holders, distributors and reporting cycles before reaching artists. This guide explains what changes the result and what to verify.
The path from stream to payout
Services such as Spotify and Apple Music do not publish one universal rate that applies to every play. Revenue varies with territory, subscription type, service revenue, listener plan, rights type, agreements and reporting periods. A distributor may receive recording revenue on an artist's behalf and report it after store processing. Distributor commissions, subscriptions, per-release charges, taxes, withholding, payment-method charges and third-party deductions depend on the current contract and account.
What happens to your streaming royalties
| Streaming royalty | Mazufa Records | Typical paid distributor |
|---|---|---|
| Calculation basis | Revenue share and usage | Revenue share and usage |
| Distributor terms | Check the current Mazufa plan and agreement | Varies by provider and plan |
| Artist amount | Depends on store reports and current terms | Depends on store reports and current terms |
| Service cost | Check current pricing and eligibility | May include subscription or per-release fees |
| Rights and licences | Governed by the artist agreement | Governed by the provider agreement |
Frequently asked
How much do artists earn per stream?
There is no universal rate. Results vary with service revenue, territory, listener plan, usage share, rights type, agreements and the reporting period.
Who actually pays musicians for streams?
Streaming services account to recording and publishing rights holders under separate agreements. A distributor may collect recording revenue on an artist's behalf and report it after store processing.
Does a distributor take a cut of streaming money?
It depends on the contract. Compare commission, subscription or per-release fees, taxes, withholding, payment-method charges and third-party deductions before choosing a service.
How do I get paid with Mazufa?
Review Mazufa's current terms, eligible stores, reporting cadence, withdrawal rules and any applicable taxes or third-party fees. The dashboard separates daily quantity reports from monthly earnings reports.
Do I need a distributor to earn from streaming?
Many independent artists use a distributor to deliver recordings and receive recording-side reports. Distribution is not the same as publishing administration, so confirm which rights and services are included. apply to Mazufa Records for review →
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