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.
Introduction: a question many musicians overlook
When you subscribe to a paid music distribution service such as other distributors, you may not think much about the ceiling the plan sets in front of you. But as time passes and releases accumulate, some artists find themselves facing hard decisions: do I upgrade my plan? Do I take old releases down? And what will happen to my music if I do nothing?
First: how does the other distributor handle release limits?
The other distributor's paid plans allow a number of releases that varies by type of subscription. According to the information published on its official site, the basic plan (Musician) allows one album or an unlimited number of singles to be distributed, while the higher plans add extra features such as managing multiple bands.
If you reach the maximum allowed on your current plan, you will not be able to upload a new release until you upgrade your subscription. Older releases already distributed are not deleted automatically for exceeding the limit, but they may be affected if you stop renewing the subscription altogether, since the other distributor's policy states that non-renewal may lead to your music being pulled from the platforms.
Second: how does the other distributor handle release limits?
The other distributor works on a different model; it charges an annual fee on each separate release instead of a single subscription. According to what is published on its site, the artist pays an annual fee to keep each album or song on the platforms.
If you stop paying the annual fee for a given release, the other distributor pulls that release from every streaming and download platform. That means the song disappears from Spotify, Apple Music and others, and re-uploading it may take time.
What actually happens to the distributed music?
To make the picture practical, here is what you may face in either case:
- New releases stop: You will not be able to upload new work until the plan or fee problem is resolved.
- Old releases pulled: With the other distributor specifically, if you do not pay the annual fee the release is pulled from the platforms within a set period.
- Complications in recovering earnings: Some platforms hold earnings until they reach the minimum withdrawal threshold; if your release is pulled before it reaches that threshold you may have difficulty recovering what you are owed.
- Statistics and links disappearing: Listener links and play data may be affected or cut off.
Practical steps to avoid this problem
- Review your plan regularly: Go into your account settings at least once every three months and check how many releases you have left.
- Plan your releases in advance: If you intend to put out several works during the year, make sure your plan can take it before you start.
- Don't be late renewing the subscription: Put a reminder in your calendar at least two weeks before the subscription expiry date.
- Keep a copy of your original files: Make sure to keep the high-quality audio files and the release data (artwork, credits) on your device or in private cloud storage.
- Compare the distribution alternatives: If you find that the upgrade costs or the annual fees weigh on your budget, look for distribution platforms with different models.
An alternative worth considering
If you want to distribute your music without worrying about release limits or annual fees piling up for each song, then Mazufa provides distribution under the fees and deductions set out in the offer and contract on earnings, with the revenue share, the release limits and their terms set out in the offer and contract before any commitment.
The bottom line
Exceeding the release limit is not just a simple technical obstacle; at worst it can mean your music disappearing from the platforms and difficulty recovering part of your earnings. The answer is always preparation: know your plan's terms, renew on time, and look for the option that serves your music career over the long term.