Your master is your specific recorded version of a song — and it's the asset that earns streaming royalties. Who owns the master owns the income. Here's what it means, and how to make sure that's you.
Every song has two sides: the composition (the written song — melody and lyrics) and the master (the actual recording, tied to its ISRC). The master is what plays on Spotify, so it earns the recording royalties. Historically, labels owned artists' masters. Today, as an independent artist, you can keep yours.
Because a distributor doesn't take ownership — unlike many label deals — releasing through Mazufa means you keep your master and royalties under the applicable plan and agreement it earns, at commission according to current plan terms. Owning your master keeps every future option open: sync, licensing, or a deal on your terms.
A master is your specific recorded version of a song — the actual audio that streams on platforms. It's tied to an ISRC and earns the recording royalties.
The composition is the underlying song (melody and lyrics); the master is the particular recording of it. They can be owned separately and earn different royalties.
Whoever paid for and controls the recording — historically labels, but independent artists keep their own masters. With Mazufa you retain Ownership and royalties follow the applicable agreement ownership.
The master earns the streaming royalties and unlocks sync and licensing deals. Owning it means that income and control stay with you.
No. A distributor only delivers your music. With Mazufa you keep royalties under the applicable plan and agreement.
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