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.
The scenario nobody thinks about until it happens
You wake up in the morning to find an email telling you that the distribution company that put your songs on Spotify and other platforms has declared bankruptcy. What happens to your songs? Do they disappear? Do they stay on the platforms? And who owns your accumulated revenue? These questions are not hypothetical; several distribution companies have been through severe financial crises over the years, and real artists were affected by them.
First: what do you actually own?
The basic legal point is that the copyright in your songs remains yours, and not the distribution company's. The distributor does not buy your rights; it obtains a limited licence to distribute the song on the platforms in return for a commission or a subscription. This distinction is fundamental, since it means the distributor's bankruptcy does not cancel your ownership of the creative work.
But the practical problem is that the song is technically tied to the distributor's account with Spotify, Apple Music and others, and not directly to your personal account.
Second: what happens to the song on the platforms?
The song usually goes down one of three paths when the distributor goes bankrupt:
- The assets are sold to another distributor: A competing distributor buys the contract database and the music catalog, and your songs move to the new distributor. You may not be notified in advance, and you may find yourself tied to a company you never signed a contract with.
- The songs are pulled from the platforms: If the distributor stops paying the platforms' fees or closes its accounts, your songs may gradually disappear from Spotify until you sort out your position with a new distributor.
- The revenue is frozen: Earnings accumulated in the bankrupt distributor's account become part of the bankruptcy estate, and you may need legal proceedings or to file a formal claim with the court to recover them, which may take months.
Third: what do you do immediately when you hear the news?
- Read your contract carefully: Look for the “termination”, “transfer of rights” and “bankruptcy” clauses. Some contracts include a clause giving the artist the right to terminate the contract automatically if the company becomes insolvent.
- Send a written contract termination notice: Even if nobody replies, document your legal position by sending an email or a formal letter stating that you want your distribution rights back.
- Contact the platforms directly: Send Spotify for Artists and Apple Music for Artists what proves your ownership of the songs, such as the original audio files and supporting documents, and ask them to protect your catalog.
- File your claim with the bankruptcy administrator: Contact a lawyer or the musicians' union in your country to find out how to file a formal claim to recover your unpaid revenue.
- Start registering with an alternative distributor immediately: Even if the songs are still on the platforms, put a transition plan in place to avoid any interruption in revenue.
Fourth: how do you protect yourself before anything happens?
- Do not sign long-term contracts without clear exit clauses: A good contract gives you the right to terminate within a reasonable period, such as thirty to ninety days, with no penalties.
- Keep original copies of all your audio files and your ISRC and UPC data: These identifiers are your song's passport on the platforms; do not leave obtaining them to the distributor company alone.
- Monitor your revenue regularly: Any unjustified delay in paying what you are owed may be an early indicator of a financial crisis.
- Register your works with the authors' rights society in your country: This proves your ownership and makes it easier to recover your rights in any dispute.
Summary
The bankruptcy of the distribution company does not mean the end of your music career, but it may mean lost revenue, a temporary interruption in listening and legal complications. Prevention starts with reading the contract before signing, keeping your original files, and choosing a distributor with financial transparency and a clear exit policy. Your rights are protected by law, but protecting them in practice is your own responsibility.