How to Upload Music on DistroKid Tutorial (2023 UPDATE)

[@JACKRIDERPLAYZ]

This is sweet. I started with United Masters just to start up my music career but found that DistroKid is better value for money. Can you do a video on how to upload existing songs through a difference Distribution service?

[@ZigZagProductionStudio]

Being honest, that is SUPER tricky and I'm not entirely sure how the process works. It might even depend on the distributor and how the songs were released

[@JACKRIDERPLAYZ]

@@ZigZagProductionStudio ok thanks 👍

[@kellyPraise-ib6eu]

Sir pls help me I want to upload my own music to digital platform but I don't have money help me upload with ur own

[@kelvin-B]

I paid for musician plan on distrokid but before i upload my song distrokid demand to save my card details i tried saving it but keep on getting declined what could be the problem ​@@ZigZagProductionStudio

[@olukiyesimi]

thank you so much!! this is so helpful!

[@ZigZagProductionStudio]

Glad to help!

[@ChrisScian]

Very well explained...thank you.

[@ZigZagProductionStudio]

No problem!

[@neviljayanDDRMR]

Thank you so much dude... Appreciate it!🙌

[@ZigZagProductionStudio]

Glad to help!

[@ladypuremaz]

Man! A big thanks, this is so useful

[@munnymaca4940]

do you mind sharing about the audio file, should we upload -14 LUFS?

[@olukiyesimi]

do you know if you can go back at some point and make your song into a legacy after uploading it?

[@Karlcurtisofficial]

Hey, thank you so much for the video, I wanna ask where did the shazam go? I remember there was a section which I can choose and upload my music to shazam for $1/year, now it's gone. Could you tell me please how to upload music to shazam on distrokid new layouts? thank you

[@MichaelGdula]

Help. I made a video and downloaded it to my computer. How do you set the in and out points?

[@JimmySyndrome182]

should i make and use a brand new email just for distrokid ? i know it's not necessary but i wanna hear opinions

[@ZigZagProductionStudio]

that's up to you

[@arexel3026]

Hi there Marc! When I worked with my friend with DistroKid two years ago we weren’t so familiar with the things and we used artworks from site named Wallpaper Cave in one of the tracks. Now I’m planning to start again as single artist with different name with the same account and i’m wondering if this can affect negatively my future music and i will be very grateful if you could give me advice on whether I will have to delete the track or change the artwork.Thanks in advance!

[@ZigZagProductionStudio]

ehhh it's tough to say - if it's just a background then you might be okay

[@arexel3026]

@@ZigZagProductionStudio Thank you!✨

[@DaMan-vs5mb]

How long does it takes for them to verify audio? It's taking me forever.

[@otusplay]

So if I'm in the Dancehall Genre mainly, should I use Electronic with its subgenre (Electronic makes absolutely no sense at all) or just use Rap as it fits the most?

[@Illusion-ts9om]

Mahla Sangeet Distribution Is the best, 😱 free unlimited releases, approval time 1 hour 😍

[@studionimba]

I am distributing my own music with distrokid, but I any time I do a Facebook video using my audio, I get copyright claim, how can I fix this

[@leonivanka6656]

8:32 broski was searching for girl butt im dyingggg

[@railovesu7300]

I currently have an issue where I’ve recently dropped a single which already has been processed and uploaded however I can’t see or find it on Apple Music, Spotify, etc..and yes I do have a unique name, "raiLovesU" the only place I found my new single was on KZbin and it’s under various artists, this happened to my past single so I thought if I made another upload sometime later the issue would fix itself

[@railovesu7300]

Another issue I’m coming across is accessing my Spotify for artists, when I click instant access it always tells me and gives me the screen that there was an issue or something like that

[@lowlifeskii]

did u ever find out what was wrong im currently having the same problem

[@9ightsl33ppx]

Same here

[@MattMendians]

Can you use two artist names with the first $20.00ish plan? Or do I need to use the second one which says multiple artists for almost twice the price? Thanks for the info!

[@metalheadblues]

If you use a discount link its $37

[@edwardnashofficial1709]

Hello, sir I’m currently uploading my first song(s) to Distrokid. Track 1 and 2 have been stuck on 0% for long time at the time of writing this comment. I would like to know, is it wise or not to close the Distrokid tab on my laptop during the uploading process? Also, how long should I wait until the song’s are uploaded? Kind regards

[@BG_Minecraft]

I have some beats I want to upload on a new KZbin channel, how could I make those FREE FOR PROFIT but make sure no one steals them?

[@subject7852]

It's worth it to put the "no clipping on Spotify" extra? I'm scared that I will release my song and it's not gonna sound good in Spotify bc I didn't marked (and paid) that extra

[@hopiebaby]

12:27 what does it mean ,, explicit"?

[@77sincere94]

What if I want to move distributors to ditrokid what do I do eg I already got my Spotify from other distribution. Will that affect my artist/band name if I put in the same name again

[@selectarasnik7047]

Please can someone help explain why when I released a various artist album when I search for it on the download sites it says ( my label ) Presents ? And it doesn’t just say the artist name separately. 🙏

[@Illusion-ts9om]

Mahla Sangeet Distribution Is the best, 😱 free unlimited releases, approval time 1 hour 😍

[@MrMoe249]

Hey Freccero Can i release a song with all platforms except Apple Music and Itunes and then reupload the same song again but this time with apple music and itunes only and uncheck other platforms I want to do this because most platforms up there is 16/44100khz so i want a separate track for apple/iTunes 24/44100 or maybe 48khz Waiting for your answer brother

[@MoonCoilMedia]

I have permission from a graphic artist to use album art that he designed for our label release. Is that ok? I don't "own" it per se. But I do have his permission. Is there some kind of audit thing that I need to be aware of?

[@ZigZagProductionStudio]

Yes that is okay

[@unique-unesi]

Can I upload on distrokid with my phone sir?

[@capybarent]

5:03 can you please show the full list of languages?

[@lifeinthespiritt.v1402]

Do they create a Spotify account for you ?? Or you have to create an account first on all them platforms??

[@brywis]

they create all for you but you have to add a picture, descriptions and all this stuff. i hope i help you

[@lifeinthespiritt.v1402]

@@brywis thanks man so you have to go look for followers or they promote your music to people as well ???

[@brywis]

@@lifeinthespiritt.v1402 you have to do it by yourself

[@krofxes]

IT's say 'Try Again' when i click continue at the finish ... and is not working

[@Veeratamilananbu]

How do I make the youtube music videos say "provided to youtube by "Label Name" instead of "provided to youtube by distrokid"?

[@DERR10]

I am featured on a co-release that is comming out in 2 weeks. But i wont see any details of the release in my distrokid. But the artist that uploaded it is able to See it. Is this normal? Or is this how it goes? That I cant see anything of the release? I hope You can answer My question 🙏🏽

[@ayannaarroyo2761]

How long does it take for the music to show on platforms??

[@ZigZagProductionStudio]

depends on the platform - anywhere between a couple days and a couple weeks

[@YoungKLivinLife]

Why is my file grey when trying to upload my saved file

[@elenapontremolesi1157]

Hi, how can I eliminate a collaborator from a single on Distrokid?

[@datboihill34]

So i have a 6 song ep I wanna release. How much will it be a month in extras for the legacy

[@ZigZagProductionStudio]

$49 one time fee

[@wiseguy240Winston]

Strange, they don't ask the lease for a beat. SoundCloud does that. Plus, I don't want someone saying I'm using a beat illegally

[@connorwelch1030]

I have a song that I want to release, but I am using a “free for profit” beat because I’m not good at making beats. I wrote the lyrics and did all the editing and extra effects by myself though. How would I go about giving the producer credit for their beat? They requested that they get credit.

[@beniegriu]

pls tell me if you found an answer

[@holgie4761]

split the income by inputting the producer’s name when you open the “splits” option

[@holgie4761]

split the income by inputting the producer’s name when you open the “splits” option

[@Nickyi21]

What about if you wan to add lyrics

[@Motivational_Wisdom582]

Did yours release yet ?

[@nghiahaiphong]

Why does the 1 artist pack not work?

[@vineskiii]

Yes i also need to know

[@ElijahTozoo30]

How much do they charge to upload one song

[@ZigZagProductionStudio]

It's $23 a year for unlimited uploads

[@gameswownow7213]

what is "upload video" on distrokid?

[@Illusion-ts9om]

Mahla Sangeet Distribution Is the best, 😱 free unlimited releases, approval time 1 hour 😍

[@thegreatescapethesagaconti6923]

i keep getting a try again message.... why ?

[@CantTouchMySwaggaa]

Can you talk about © and Ⓟ when it comes to songs uploaded and how to modify them if someone made a mistake?? because I am so lost and I don’t see any videos that talk about that

[@FYO_UFO]

Hey man! Great video. I have a question tho I need help! I planned release date for feb 10 2024 Then I released my song was up and it’s November I checked and I accidentally put it for 2023 forgot to change year. I have now taken the song down but im this song has been getting the most streams I’ve had and I now want to keep them. So when I re upload I put the IRC code in but if I put that the song has been previously released (accidentally) it no longer gives me the option to make a release date and it’s important that it releases on Valentine’s Day. So I decided to click that it hasn’t been previously released and still put the irc code. As it gave me the option still. Planned my original thought out release date feb 10 2024 ect. Will it still count my streams that I have already gotten ? As long as the irc is there and everything is the same it should no?

[@ybfile]

Can u upload rappers unreleased with distrokid ?

[@doyallsellcrablegs]

Nah, because you didn't record or produce the song

[@Angel-nd4fm]

do i need a artist name that no one has?

[@ZigZagProductionStudio]

I always suggest that

[@WilliamMitchell-sc3fe]

Why don't Distrokid have a phone number?

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