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How to take down or change a music release

Need to remove a song, fix a typo, or swap the artwork? You do it through the distributor that delivered it — not the stores directly. Here's how takedowns and edits work.

How it works

Removing or editing a release

1

Go through your distributor

Stores don't take removal requests directly from artists. Your distributor sends the takedown or edit to every platform for you.

2

Request a takedown or edit

Choose to fully remove the release, or edit fields like title, credits or artwork where the platform allows it.

3

Allow processing time

Changes propagate to stores over a few days — removals and edits aren't instant everywhere.

4

Keep your stats where possible

Small edits are safer than a full takedown-and-redo, which can reset a song's streams and playlist placements.

Avoid the redo

Get it right the first time

The best fix is not needing one. Run the release checklist and readiness checker before you ship so your metadata, artwork and audio are right. With Mazufa you manage releases free — 0% commission, 100% of your rights.

Questions

Frequently asked

How do I take down my music from Spotify and other stores?

Request the takedown through the distributor that delivered the release — stores don't accept removal requests directly from most artists. Your distributor removes it everywhere.

Can I edit a release after it's live?

Often yes — fields like credits, artwork or metadata can sometimes be updated through your distributor, though not every platform allows every change after release.

How long does a takedown take?

Removals and edits typically propagate to stores over a few days; they're not instant across every platform.

Will taking down and re-uploading reset my streams?

Usually yes — a full takedown and fresh re-release can reset stream counts and playlist placements. Prefer a small edit over a redo when possible.

Is managing releases free with Mazufa?

Yes. You manage, edit and take down releases through Mazufa at 0% commission, keeping 100% of your rights.

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