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.
An album is a bigger moment than a single — and a smarter rollout wins. The modern independent playbook: release singles first to build momentum, then drop the full album. Here's how to plan it, current.
Release an album in 5 moves
Lead with singles
Release 2-3 singles from the album in the weeks before, each with a pre-save and playlist pitch. Singles warm up the algorithm and your audience.
Sequence the tracklist
Order songs for flow — a strong opener, singles placed to pull listeners through, and consistent metadata across every track.
Schedule the album 3-4 weeks out
Deliver the full album early so you can pitch it and set an album pre-save/pre-order. Pick a Friday.
Prepare assets
Cover art, Canvas videos, short clips for each single, and your link-in-bio ready for launch day.
Drop & keep promoting
Release the album, then keep pushing individual tracks for weeks — an album is a campaign, not a single day.
Mazufa pricing, eligible services, fees, deductions, ownership and royalties follow the current plan and applicable agreement.
Review the current plan and applicable agreement. Run the release checklist for each drop, and estimate earnings with the royalty calculator.
Frequently asked
How do I release an album as an independent artist?
Release 2-3 singles first to build momentum, sequence your tracklist, schedule the full album 3-4 weeks ahead with a pre-save, prepare assets, then drop it and keep promoting individual tracks.
Should I release singles before the album?
Yes — singles warm up the algorithm and your audience, and give you multiple promotion moments. Most successful independent album rollouts lead with singles.
Is it current to release an album?
Mazufa pricing, eligible services, fees, deductions, ownership and royalties follow the current plan and applicable agreement.
How far ahead should I schedule my album?
Deliver 3-4 weeks before release day so you can pitch playlists and set up an album pre-save or pre-order.
How many songs should an album have?
There's no rule — many independent albums run 8-12 tracks, while EPs run 3-6. Focus on quality and a strong sequence over length.
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Release your album — current.
Mazufa pricing, eligible services, fees, deductions, ownership and royalties follow the current plan and applicable agreement.