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.
The blue verified check comes from claiming your Spotify for Artists profile — and to do that you first need a release live on Spotify. Here's the full path, start to finish, at current plan terms apply.
Get verified in 4 steps
Release a song through a distributor
Spotify for Artists access requires music on the platform. Release a track current with Mazufa to supported digital services including Spotify.
Go to Spotify for Artists
Visit artists.spotify.com and sign in with your normal Spotify account, then choose "Get access" and search for your artist name.
Claim your profile
Select your artist profile and confirm you're the artist or the manager. Spotify verifies the request — timing varies by platform review.
Get the verified check
Once approved you get the blue verified checkmark, plus access to stats, a customizable profile, and playlist pitching for future releases.
What verification unlocks
A verified profile lets you upload an artist image and bio, see who's listening and where, pin a release, and — most importantly — pitch upcoming songs to Spotify's editorial playlists. It's current and available to every artist with a release live on Spotify.
Frequently asked
How do I get verified on Spotify?
Release a song through a distributor so it's live on Spotify, then claim your profile at Spotify for Artists (artists.spotify.com). Once approved you get the verified checkmark.
Do I need a distributor to get verified on Spotify?
Yes — you need at least one release live on Spotify, which requires a distributor. You can release with Mazufa, then claim your profile.
How long does Spotify verification take?
After you claim your profile in Spotify for Artists, approval timing varies by account and platform review.
Does it cost money to get verified on Spotify?
No. Spotify controls verification. Release delivery, eligibility, fees and deductions follow the distributor’s current plan, the applicable agreement and platform review.
Can I get verified before my first release?
No — you need a release live on Spotify first. Distribute a single, then claim your Spotify for Artists profile.
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Mazufa pricing, eligible services, fees, deductions, ownership and royalties follow the current plan and applicable agreement.