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.
A split sheet is a simple document that records who worked on a song and what percentage each person owns. Agreeing it up front - before release - is the easiest way to avoid painful disputes later. Here's what it is and what to put in it. General information, not legal advice.
What a split sheet does
When more than one person writes or produces a song, each may own a share of the composition (the songwriting). A split sheet writes those shares down - names, roles and percentages that add up to 100% - so everyone agrees who gets what before any money or credit is at stake. It's not filed with anyone; it's a signed record you keep. Pair it with knowing you own your recording and copyright.
What goes on a split sheet
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| Song title | Working or final title |
| Each contributor | Legal name + role (writer, producer) |
| Ownership % | Must total |
| Publisher/PRO | If any |
| Date & signatures | Everyone signs |
Do it in the session while memories are fresh. You can create one with Mazufa 'ssplit sheet tool, then distribute your finished song to supported digital services under the current plan and applicable agreement; fees and deductions follow those terms - keeping ownership subject to your agreement. For anything complex, a music attorney can help.
Frequently asked
What is a split sheet?
A split sheet is a document that lists everyone who contributed to a song and the percentage of the composition each person owns, signed by all collaborators.
Why do I need a split sheet?
It prevents disputes. Agreeing ownership percentages in writing before release means everyone knows who earns what, avoiding conflict when royalties or credits arrive.
When should I fill out a split sheet?
As soon as the song is written - ideally in the same session - while everyone remembers exactly who contributed what.
Does a split sheet get filed anywhere?
No. It's a private signed agreement you and your collaborators keep. It's not registered with any office, though your publisher or PRO may reference it.
Is a split sheet legally binding?
A signed split sheet is strong evidence of your agreement. For high-stakes projects, have a music attorney review it - this page is general information, not legal advice.
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Sort your splits, then release.
Agree your splits, then distribute to supported digital services with Mazufa. Fees and deductions follow the current plan and applicable agreement, retain ownership of your work subject to your agreement.