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How to get more streams on Spotify

A practical walkthrough of a first release — from the master file on your desktop to a live release everywhere. Written for artists who have never distributed before; no jargon left unexplained.

01

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.

Uncompressed WAV, 24-bit / 48kHz
Full listen-through on two devices
No clipping, clicks or trailing silence
02

Artwork that passes review

Artwork requirements vary by destination. Confirm the current file, colour, text and logo rules before delivery.

3000×3000 px, RGB
Readable at thumbnail size
No platform logos, handles or URLs
03

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.

✦ Spelling drift is the most common first-release mistake — “Human decision”, “LaylaNoor” and “Layla N.” become three different artists in the stores.
04

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.

05

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.

06

After approval

Once onboarded, an eligible release is prepared to current destination specifications. Available reporting depends on platform data and account access.

TERMS USED IN THIS GUIDE
ISRC

An ISRC identifies a recording; reporting and royalty coverage depend on each platform and agreement.

UPC

The barcode of your release — one per single, EP or album.

DSP

Digital Service Provider — a music service such as Spotify, Apple Music or Anghami, subject to current availability.

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Home More Spotify Streams

More streams come from feeding Spotify's algorithm the right signals and giving fans easy ways to listen. None of it costs money. Here's a practical growth plan you can run on every release.

The plan

Grow your Spotify streams

1

Build pre-saves

Concentrate day-one streams with a pre-save - a strong launch signal feeds Release Radar and Discover Weekly.

2

Pitch playlists early

Submit to editorial playlists via Spotify for Artists 3-4 weeks ahead, and reach out to independent curators.

3

Add a Canvas & clips

Upload a looping Canvas video and post short clips on TikTok/Reels. Visuals lift saves and shares, which the algorithm rewards.

4

Release consistently

Drop music every 4-6 weeks. Each release re-triggers Release Radar to your followers and keeps momentum.

5

Share one smart link

Send fans to your mazufa.com/@handle so every listen, save and follow is one tap away.

Keep what you earn

Grow streams, retain rights and royalty treatment subject to the applicable agreement

Review the current plan and applicable agreement for the relevant feature, pricing and eligibility terms. streaming royalty calculator. Then broaden your plan with music promotion.

Questions

Frequently asked

How do I get more streams on Spotify?

Build pre-saves for a strong launch, pitch editorial and curator playlists early, add a Canvas and short-form video, release consistently, and share one smart link. These tactics feed Spotify's algorithm.

Do pre-saves increase streams?

Yes - they concentrate plays into release day, a positive signal that helps Spotify surface your song in Release Radar and Discover Weekly.

Does releasing more often help?

Yes. Regular releases every 4-6 weeks re-trigger Release Radar to your followers and keep your momentum with the algorithm.

Should I pay for streams or playlist placement?

No. Buying streams or Subject to eligibility and platform review placements can violate Spotify's rules and get your music removed. Grow with pre-saves, genuine playlist pitching and content instead.

Do I keep the money from more streams?

With Mazufa you keep royalties under the applicable plan and agreement under the current plan and applicable agreement; fees and deductions follow those terms. Some distributors take a fee or cut, which reduces what reaches you.

Start now

Grow on Spotify - retain rights and royalty treatment subject to the applicable agreement.

Release to Spotify and supported digital services with Mazufa. Fees and deductions follow the current plan and applicable agreement, retain ownership of your work subject to your agreement.

Your first single starts here

One invite application, reviewed by a human. Bring the master, the artwork and the story.

Apply for Invite ♪