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.
You don't need an ad budget to get heard. The most effective music promotion is current - it just takes a plan and consistency. Here's a practical zero-cost playbook you can run for every release.
Free ways to get heard
Run a pre-save
Schedule your release and collect pre-saves so day-one streams spike and the algorithm notices.
Pitch playlists
Submit to Spotify editorial playlists 3-4 weeks early through Spotify for Artists, and reach out to independent curators.
Make short-form video
Post clips of your song on TikTok, Reels and Shorts. One sound that catches on can drive more streams than any ad. Get your track on TikTok first.
Set up your link-in-bio
Put every link behind one mazufa.com/@handle so fans find your music, socials and pre-save in a tap.
Release consistently
Drop music every 4-6 weeks. Regular releases keep you in the algorithm and grow your audience faster than one big push.
Everything you need, current plan terms apply
Master with the mastering tool, design a cover with the cover art maker, check readiness with the readiness checker, host your links at your @handle, and Pricing follows the current plan with Mazufa. Zero budget, full reach - and you retain ownership of your work subject to your agreement.
Frequently asked
How can I promote my music with no money?
Use pre-saves, playlist pitching, short-form video (TikTok/Reels/Shorts), a link-in-bio, and consistent releases. These free tactics drive the majority of independent artists' growth.
What's the most effective free music promotion?
Short-form video plus a strong release-day spike from pre-saves. A clip that catches on can outperform paid ads, and day-one streams help the streaming algorithms recommend you.
How often should I release music to grow?
Roughly every 4-6 weeks. Consistent releases keep you active in algorithms like Release Radar and build momentum faster than a single big drop.
Do I need to pay for playlist placement?
No - and you should avoid services that sell Subject to eligibility and platform review placements, which can violate platform rules. Pitch editorial playlists current via Spotify for Artists and contact genuine curators.
Can I promote and Pricing follows the current plan at the same time?
Mazufa offers eligible distribution and selected tools under the current plan. Fees, deductions, availability and royalties follow the applicable agreement.
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