Prepare the master
Export the final mix as an uncompressed WAV file — the standard is 24-bit / 48kHz. Listen to the file all the way through, from beginning to end, on headphones and on a phone speaker. Check the start and the end for clicks, and don't leave extra silence at either end.
Cover art that passes review
Your cover art travels with the release to every store. The spec is 3000×3000 pixels, RGB. Keep text minimal and readable at thumbnail size, and avoid platform logos, account handles, prices and links — stores reject cover art that carries them.
Metadata and codes
Metadata is how the world finds you: an artist name spelled the same way on every release, the real title with no decoration, and the correct language and genre tags. The codes — ISRC for the recording and UPC for the release — are assigned during preparation; you don't need to buy them anywhere.
Choose the release date
Give yourself room. A date several weeks out leaves space for review, delivery and pitching before day one. Line the date up with anything you control — a video, a show, a run of posts — so the release lands with support behind it rather than alone.
Request your invite
Mazufa works by invitation only. Completed applications enter a human review queue as capacity allows. Submitting does not create an account; those accepted may receive a dedicated preparation invite.
After acceptance
After preparation, your release is packaged to spec and delivered to every platform, and its data is pitched to the appropriate editorial and algorithmic surfaces. From there, watch your dashboard: streams, saves and playlist adds, per platform and per country.
The fingerprint code every recording carries — it tracks streams and earnings worldwide.
Your release barcode — one per single, EP or album.
Digital service provider — Spotify, Apple Music, Anghami and every store on earth.
Why should you review the full terms of the offer?
When you look for a music distribution platform, the first thing that catches your eye is the magic word: as set out in the written agreement. And that is exactly what another distributor advertises on its home page. In this article we go through the details of its business model so you can make an informed decision.
The plan available on its current terms at another distributor — what do you actually get?
Another distributor offers a plan available on its current terms that looks attractive at first glance, but when you read the details you find clear limits:
- Slower distribution speed: You may wait weeks for your track to appear on the services, while paid plans get priority in processing.
- No priority support: If you hit a technical problem or an error in your track's data, your request is handled after those of paying subscribers.
- Limited features: The analytics and performance tracking tools are less comprehensive than on the paid plans.
- Pressure to upgrade: You will get repeated promotional messages pushing you towards a paid subscription.
The paid plans — the real numbers
The plan available on its current terms at another distributor is an entry point into a business model built on upgrading. Prices of the available plans as the platform advertises them:
- Boost: About 24.99 dollars a year — faster distribution and better analytics.
- Artist Pro: About 59.99 dollars a year — includes extra features such as direct deposit and flexible pricing options.
- Label: For companies and management teams, at higher cost.
In other words, the full professional experience is tied to a recurring annual subscription, which is not made clear in the initial advertising.
The commission question — does it actually take one?
Another distributor states that it takes no commission on your earnings on the paid plans, and that is true. But there are considerations worth noting:
- You pay a fixed annual subscription regardless of how much you earn.
- On the plan available on its current terms, delayed releases and weaker tools affect your ability to promote effectively.
- Extra fees may apply to some advanced services depending on the plan you choose.
What does the offer-and-contract mechanism actually mean?
A real offer and contract means: clear plan terms, a known revenue share, and a full service without frustrating restrictions. This is what is offered by Mazufa:
- Review the final offer and the applicable contract before choosing a distribution service or subscribing.
- The fees and deductions set out in the offer and contract — your revenue share is determined by the offer and contract.
- Distribution to the major global streaming services.
- Dedicated support for Arab artists.
How to read distribution offers before you sign up?
Before you join any distribution platform, ask these questions:
- Are there annual or monthly fees? They add up and affect your net earnings.
- What is the commission rate? Some platforms take a percentage of your income.
- What is the actual distribution speed? A delayed release can weaken promotional momentum.
- Who owns the rights to your music? Make sure the agreement does not include any assignment of your rights.
In summary — read the details before you sign up
Another distributor is an established distribution platform, but its business model is built on moving you from a limited plan available on its current terms to a paid plan. If you are an Arab artist comparing fees and deductions, review Mazufa's written offer and the final contract: each of them sets out the fees, the revenue share, the services and the rights before any commitment.
Start as an artist or as a label
Choose the artist or label track and submit your details for review. Uploading a release or delivering a catalogue does not begin before the offer is accepted and the contract is signed by both parties and in force.