How do I get my music on Shazam?

Release your song to Apple Music through a distributor. Shazam is Apple-owned and indexes Apple Music's catalogue, so your song becomes recognisable on Shazam automatically.

Is it free to get on Shazam?

Yes. A distributor such as Mazufa delivers your music to Apple Music (and therefore Shazam) under the current plan and applicable agreement; fees and deductions follow those terms, so you retain ownership of your work.

Do I need to submit to Shazam separately?

No. You don't submit to Shazam directly - getting onto Apple Music through your distributor is what makes your song identifiable on Shazam.

How long until my song is on Shazam?

It becomes recognisable once your release is live on Apple Music - set your release date about 3-4 weeks ahead to be safe.

Does being on Shazam earn me money?

Shazam itself is discovery - it points listeners to your song on Apple Music and other services, where your streams earn royalties under the applicable plan and agreement of with Mazufa.

PLATFORM DISTRIBUTION

How to get your music on Shazam

Eligible releases are prepared for this platform under its current audio, artwork, lyrics and metadata requirements.

S Shazam CONNECTED — LIVE

Deal type

Delivery availability requires current documentation

Status

CONNECTED — LIVE

Formats

Audio · Video · Lyrics · Artwork

Territories

Global delivery

Content ID

Active ✓

Codes

ISRC · UPC

⇄Current delivery path shown — availability varies.

SUPPORTED PLATFORMS — PICK ONE TO PREVIEW THIS TEMPLATE

✦ Other eligible stores, apps and services may be added after current support and terms are verified.

DELIVERY SPECS

Delivery specifications vary by destination

AUDIO

WAV 24-bit / 48kHz · FLAC

SPATIAL

Dolby Atmos ready

ARTWORK

3000×3000 RGB

CODES

ISRC · UPC · ISWC

LYRICS

Time-synced (LRC)

CREDITS

Full contributor metadata

PACKAGING

Per-platform encoding

MONITORING

ongoing delivery watch

HOW IT WORKS

Getting your release onto Shazam

Apply for invite

One application can include this platform where the release is eligible.

Human review

Our team reviews quality, catalogue and rights by hand.

Private invitation

Approved artists are onboarded and their release is scheduled.

Delivered & tracked

The release is packaged to spec, delivered and monitored on this platform.

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When someone hears your song and Shazams it, you want it to come up instantly. Because Shazam is owned by Apple, getting onto Apple Music through a distributor puts you on Shazam too - . Here's how.

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