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 do artists worry about changing distributor?
When an artist thinks about changing their music distributor, the first question is usually: “Will I lose my Spotify stats?” The worry is understandable, because stream and monthly listener figures are part of an artist's digital identity and affect their negotiations with other parties. The answer is not entirely simple, but it is better than many expect.
How does Spotify identify your song?
Spotify relies on the ISRC code (the International Standard Recording Code) to identify each piece of music. This code is the key to everything: the stats, the playlists, and the historical stream counts. If you keep the same ISRC code when moving to a new distributor, Spotify recognises the song as the same recording and aggregates the stats under the same page.
The possible scenarios when changing distributor
- Keeping the same ISRC code: This is the ideal option. The song is pulled from the old distributor then uploaded again with the same ISRC code. After Spotify processes it, the song returns to the same link and keeps its full history of stats.
- Using a new ISRC code: If the song is uploaded with a new code, Spotify treats it as an entirely different recording. The stats start from zero and a new link is created on the service, which means the full history is lost.
- A temporary gap: In both cases, the song is unavailable on the service during the move, and this period can stretch from days to weeks.
What happens to the artist page on Spotify for Artists?
The artist page is tied to the Spotify for Artists profile and not to the distributor. This means your profile, biography, photos and follower data will not be affected by changing distributor. What is actually affected is the stats for individual songs if the ISRC code changes.
As for the monthly listeners stat, it is tied to live listening activity, and it may fall during the gap because the song is unavailable, but it climbs back as soon as the music returns to the service.
Practical steps to protect your stats
- Collect your ISRC codes before you leave: Ask your current distributor for a list of all the ISRC codes for your songs before you close the account or withdraw your distribution.
- Make sure the new distributor supports imported ISRC codes: Most distributors let you enter an existing ISRC code instead of automatically generating a new one.
- Don't delete the old releases before uploading the new ones: Wait until the new distributor confirms that the upload has been accepted and published before requesting a takedown from the old distributor.
- Save the Spotify URI links for your songs: You will need them later to verify that the song came back at the same link, which proves that Spotify identified it through the ISRC code.
- Watch the Spotify for Artists dashboard after publishing: Give the figures a week or two to settle after re-uploading before judging any change.
What about playlists and pitching?
If your songs are on independent or editorial playlists, keeping the same ISRC code usually protects their place on those playlists. Algorithmic playlists such as Discover Weekly and Radio are rebuilt gradually based on new engagement. As for pitching, this feature requires uploading the song at least two weeks before the release date, so plan the timing of your move carefully.
Summary
Changing distributor does not necessarily mean losing your stats, provided you keep the same ISRC code and plan the process in the right order. Historical stats on Spotify are tied to the recording, not to the distributor, and that gives you the freedom to move to a distribution platform that suits your needs while reducing the risk of losing the digital standing you have built up.