Use this 12-step checklist before you upload a single, EP or album. It covers the files, information and timing that stores check, so your release is approved first time and goes live on the date you planned.
The checklist
- Final WAV master, artwork, credits, release date, pitch, promo plan.
- Start at least 3 weeks before your release date.
- Support: WhatsApp +254 791 393 533, email and tickets.
Audio
- Export a final WAV master (16-bit/44.1 kHz or higher). No MP3s.
- Check the start and end: no silence longer than a couple of seconds, no clipping, no unfinished fades.
- Clear every sample or beat licence. Stores and YouTube Content ID can flag uncleared material.
Artwork
- 3000×3000 px, square, JPG or PNG, in RGB colour.
- No URLs, social handles, prices, store logos or “new” stickers on the cover.
- Text on the cover matches your artist name and release title.
Metadata and credits
- Use the exact same artist name on every release so streams go to the right profile.
- Credit songwriters, producers and featured artists correctly. This is how royalties and splits are paid.
- Mark explicit lyrics as explicit, and pick the right genre and language.
Timing and promotion
- Pick a release date 2–3 weeks out and submit early. See how long distribution takes.
- Pitch to editors on Spotify for Artists at least 7 days before release, and ask Interfine about Boomplay and Audiomack pitching.
- Plan your content: a TikTok or Shorts clip, a visualiser for YouTube, and posts for release week. Get your YouTube Official Artist Channel if you don’t have one.
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Frequently asked questions
What format should my song be in for distribution?
Upload a WAV file, 16-bit/44.1 kHz or higher. Avoid MP3s, which are lower quality and often rejected.
What size should my cover art be?
3000×3000 pixels, square, in RGB colour, without URLs, prices or store logos.
How early should I submit my release?
At least 2–3 weeks before your release date, so there’s time for review, delivery and playlist pitching.
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