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 many artists think about leaving the other distributor?
The other distributor started as a platform with distribution options under the current plan, and that is what attracted independent artists to it. But over time its policies changed, and the plan available under its current terms became limited, with caps on the number of releases and slow support. Many artists found themselves facing a choice: either pay an annual subscription or stay with a service that does not meet their needs.
The result? Looking for an alternative that offers distribution without giving up earnings. That is where platforms such as Mazufa which work according to the fees and deductions set out in the offer and the contract, with full distribution.
Before you start: important things to know
Moving music between distribution platforms is not just a button press; there are technical and legal details you need to understand first:
- Releases cannot be transferred directly: Streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music do not allow a release to be transferred from one distributor to another. What happens is that the old release is deleted and re-uploaded through the new distributor.
- Streaming links will change: The track's Spotify link will change after the re-upload, so it has to be updated everywhere you published it.
- Play counts will not carry over: Your previous play statistics stay tied to the old release and will not move to the new one.
- Earnings pending at the other distributor: Make sure you withdraw all your accrued earnings before deleting any release or closing your account.
Step one: withdraw all your earnings from the other distributor
Before anything else, log in to your account with the other distributor and check the earnings balance available to withdraw. Request a transfer of the earnings to your bank account or PayPal and wait for it to complete. Do not rush to delete your releases before the money reaches you, because some platforms stop payments when content is deleted.
Step two: save your original files
When you upload to the new platform you will need the original high-quality files. Make sure you have:
- The audio file in WAV or FLAC at 44.1kHz / 16bit at minimum
- The cover art at 3000×3000 pixels at minimum
- Complete track information: title, writing credits, lyrics, year of release, ISRC code if there is one
If you cannot find your original files, contact the other distributor to request a download before cancelling your subscription.
Step three: sign up with the new distribution platform
Choose a distribution platform that suits your needs. If you are looking for distribution on the fees and deductions set out in the offer and the contract, then Mazufa an option that gives you the revenue share set out in the offer and the contract and delivers your music to the major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and others.
Create your account, complete your artist details, and make sure your withdrawal account is linked from the start so you are not delayed in receiving your earnings later.
Step four: re-upload your releases
Upload your releases one by one through the new platform. Watch these points:
- Use the same original ISRC code if you have it, to help match the recording across tracking systems
- Enter the track data accurately, because errors can cause rejection at some stores
- Use the track's original release date, not a future date
Step five: delete your releases from the other distributor
Once you have confirmed your new releases appear on the streaming platforms, go back to the other distributor and delete the old releases. Do not leave both releases on the platforms at the same time, because that can cause duplicate content and problems with performance rights.
Step six: update your links and tell your audience
After the move, do the following:
- Update the listening link in your Instagram and X bios and all your accounts
- Update the link in any posts or clips you published previously
- Tell your audience with a simple post that the track is available at a new link
- If you use Linktree or any landing page, update the links there
Is the move worth it?
If you are paying an annual subscription to a distributor or feel the service does not fit your needs, compare the options before moving. Review the revenue share, the scope of services, how long the move takes and the risks in the offer and the contract, then decide on the basis of your catalogue data and your actual needs.
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.