Prepare your master
Export the final mix as an uncompressed WAV — 24-bit / 48kHz is the delivery standard. Listen to the whole file once, start to finish, on headphones and on a phone speaker. Check the start and end for clicks, and leave no accidental silence at either end.
Artwork that passes review
Artwork requirements vary by destination. Confirm the current file, colour, text and logo rules before delivery.
Metadata & codes
Metadata is how the world finds you: artist name spelled exactly the same way every release, the real title with no decoration, the correct language and genre tags. Identifier codes — ISRC for the recording, UPC for the release — are assigned during onboarding; you do not need to buy them anywhere.
Choose your release date
Give yourself runway. A date several weeks out leaves room for review, delivery and pitching before day one. Align the date with anything you control — a video, a show, a post series — so the release lands with support rather than alone.
Apply for your invite
Mazufa is invite-only. Complete applications enter a human-review queue subject to capacity. Submitting never creates an account; approved applicants may receive a private onboarding invitation.
After approval
Once onboarded, an eligible release is prepared to current destination specifications. Available reporting depends on platform data and account access.
An ISRC identifies a recording; reporting and royalty coverage depend on each platform and agreement.
The barcode of your release — one per single, EP or album.
Digital Service Provider — a music service such as Spotify, Apple Music or Anghami, subject to current availability.
It can cost as little as $0. The only unavoidable step — getting your finished song onto stores — is free with the right distributor. Everything else (mixing, artwork, promo) is optional spend you control. Here's an honest breakdown.
What actually costs money — and what doesn't
| Step | Typical cost | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Recording / production | Free–$1000+ | Free (home setup) |
| Mixing & mastering | Free–$300 | Free (free tools) |
| Cover artwork | Free–$150 | Free (free maker) |
| Distribution to supported digital services | Free–$50/yr | Free with Mazufa |
| Promotion | Optional | Free (organic) |
Many distributors charge a yearly fee or take a commission. Mazufa pricing, fees and deductions follow the current plan and applicable agreement; review the required preparation step before submission.
How to prepare and submit your song
You can master your track with a browser-based mastering tool, design store-ready cover art with a cover art maker, check your file against store specs with the audio checker, then review Mazufa's current plan and applicable agreement for eligible distribution services. Ownership and royalty treatment follow the applicable agreement.
Frequently asked
How much does it cost to release a song in 2026?
Distribution, production, mastering and artwork costs vary. Review the current plan and the terms of any tools or providers you use.
Is it free to put a song on Spotify?
Review the current plan and applicable agreement.
Why do some distributors charge a fee?
Providers may use annual subscriptions, per-release fees or percentage models; check each provider's current terms. Mazufa pricing, fees and deductions follow the current plan and applicable agreement.
Do I have to pay for mastering and artwork?
Releasing is free and Mazufa takes 0% commission. Eligibility for individual features depends on the release and the territory.
Are there hidden costs to releasing music?
With Mazufa there is no fee to release and no subscription. We take 0% commission — no deduction from the royalties your music earns — and you retain ownership of your work subject to your agreement.
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Review current plan terms for your release.
Releasing through Mazufa is free and Mazufa takes 0% commission. Which services a release reaches depends on the release and the territory, and the final commercial terms are set out in the written agreement issued after review.