How to Put Your Music on YouTube Music
Eligible releases are prepared for this platform under its current audio, artwork, lyrics and metadata requirements.
Getting your release onto YouTube Music
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.
YouTube Music takes your music through a distributor, which also sets up an official Art Track and Content ID so you're credited (and can earn) when your song is used. With Mazufa Content ID is subject to eligibility and platform rules — here's how it works.
Get on YouTube Music in 4 steps
Prepare your track and cover art
A mastered file and 3000×3000 cover. Use the current cover maker and audio checker if you need them.
Apply to Mazufa Records for review
Submit your application for review. Account access is invite-only after acceptance; there is no direct account creation. Apply for an invitation.
After acceptance, upload and select YouTube Music
Choose YouTube Music when you distribute. Mazufa sets up your official Art Track and registers your song with Content ID.
Submit — your song goes live with an Art Track
Your track appears on YouTube Music as an official Art Track, and Content ID credits you when others use your song. You retain ownership of your work subject to your agreement and royalties.
Frequently asked
Review the current plan and applicable agreement for the relevant feature, pricing and eligibility terms.
Yes. Review the current plan and applicable agreement.
What is a YouTube Art Track?
An official, auto-generated track video for your song on YouTube (a still image with your audio and metadata), created when your music is distributed to YouTube Music.
What is Content ID?
A system that identifies your recording when it's used in other videos, so you get credited and can earn from those uses.
Is this the same as uploading a video to YouTube?
No. Distribution creates an official Art Track on YouTube Music, which is separate from uploading your own videos to your channel.
Do I keep my rights and royalties?
Yes — you retain ownership of your work subject to your agreement and royalties under the applicable plan and agreement. Mazufa applies current plan terms.
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Get on YouTube Music — current.
Prepare eligible releases for supported digital services with clear current-plan terms while retaining ownership subject to your agreement.