What is AI music distribution and how does it work?

AI music distribution is the process of delivering AI-generated songs — created with tools like Suno, Udio, MusicGen or Riffusion — to streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube Music, Amazon Music and TIDAL. DistributeMusic.AI ingests your tracks, attaches the required AI-disclosure metadata (DDEX ERN 4.3), passes QC, and ships them to 150+ DSPs worldwide within 2–7 business days.

Can I distribute Suno or Udio music to Spotify?

Yes. Both Spotify and Apple Music accept AI-generated music that is properly disclosed and does not impersonate a real artist. DistributeMusic.AI is the first distributor built specifically for AI artists — every Suno, Udio, MusicGen, Riffusion or custom AI track you upload is auto-tagged as AI-generated so it stays compliant on every major DSP.

How much does music distribution cost for AI artists?

Starter is free forever — distribute 1 release at no cost. Pro is $10 for the first year (50% off) then $20/year on renewal for unlimited releases + AI Studio access. Label is a flat $50/year — always, no discounts. Every plan keeps 100% of your royalties — we never take a cut of streams or ownership.

How long does it take for my music to appear on Spotify and Apple Music?

Once your release passes our QC review (usually within 24 hours), Spotify and Apple Music typically go live in 2–4 business days. TikTok, YouTube Music, TIDAL, Amazon Music and Deezer follow within 5–7 days. Total time from upload to global streaming: about one week.

Do I own the copyright to my AI-generated music?

Yes. You retain 100% of the copyright and 100% of the royalties. DistributeMusic.AI is a distributor only — we deliver your files to DSPs and collect your royalties. We never claim ownership, publishing rights, or a percentage of your streams.

Is DistributeMusic.AI better than DistroKid, TuneCore or CD Baby for AI music?

For AI-generated music, yes. DistributeMusic.AI is the only major distributor built exclusively for AI artists — we handle the AI-disclosure metadata automatically, don't reject your release for being AI-made, and have a QC team trained on AI-music-specific compliance.

Can I release music under multiple artist names?

On Starter and Pro plans, each account is locked to one artist name to protect against impersonation. Upgrade to the Label plan for unlimited artists under a single dashboard — perfect for AI labels, aggregators, and multi-project producers.

What audio and artwork formats do you accept?

Audio: uncompressed .WAV only (16 or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz+). Artwork: JPG or PNG, minimum 3000x3000 px, square. These are the industry-standard DSP requirements — releases outside these specs are auto-rejected during QC.

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How to get your song on Spotify in 2026 — 5-step guide (with screenshots)

July 31, 2026

The 5-step process

Sign up for a distributor (DistributeMusic.AI, DistroKid, TuneCore, etc.)
Upload your WAV file + 3000×3000 cover art
Fill in metadata (title, artist, genre, language, composer)
Choose Spotify + other DSPs, hit Submit
Wait for QC (24 hours on Pro plan), your track goes live inside 48h

That's literally it. Below is the detailed walkthrough on DistributeMusic.AI.

Step 1 — Sign up

Create a free account. No credit card needed for the Starter plan (1 release / year).

Step 2 — Prepare your files

Audio requirements (same for every distributor):

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sample rate
16-bit or 24-bit
Stereo WAV (uncompressed) — NOT MP3
LUFS between -14 and -8 (LUFS is loudness; -14 is Spotify's target)
File size under 200MB

Cover art requirements:

Minimum 3000 × 3000 pixels (some distributors accept 1400×1400, but Apple Music will require 3000×3000 within 6 months)
Square (1:1 aspect ratio)
JPG or PNG
No logos of Spotify / Apple Music / other distributors
No copyrighted images (album art you found on Google = instant reject)
No inappropriate text or contact info

Step 3 — Metadata

This is where 80% of Spotify rejections happen:

Title — no all-caps, no "feat. X (Official Video)" — just the clean title
Artist name — one primary artist. Features go in a separate "featured artist" field, NOT in the title
Genre — pick the closest match; don't stuff "Pop / Rap / Alternative" all at once
Language — song language (what you sing in). Instrumental? Toggle instrumental so lyrics language is skipped
Composer — required in most territories. "AI (Suno v4)" is a valid composer credit
Lyricist — optional, only if you wrote separate lyrics
Release date — pick 7+ days out for a smooth QC + delivery. Same-day delivery is possible via ASAP mode on DistributeMusic.AI

Step 4 — Choose platforms

On DistributeMusic.AI, all 150+ DSPs are pre-selected. On other distributors you may need to opt in to each. Always keep Spotify checked — most artists forget the UGC ones (TikTok, Reels, Shorts) where the real royalty growth is happening.

Step 5 — Submit + QC

On Pro plan, QC takes under 6 hours. Once approved, the release is pushed to Spotify via TooLost / DDEX. Spotify itself takes another 12-48 hours to make it live and searchable.

Total time: 24-72 hours from upload to "live on Spotify" (versus 5-14 days on traditional distributors).

What if my track gets rejected?

Common rejection reasons + fixes:

Cover art too small — re-export at 3000×3000
Cover art has copyright issue — remove logos, watermarks, celebrity photos
Metadata mismatch — title on cover doesn't match metadata title
Silence at start/end > 2 seconds — trim it
AI content undisclosed — check the "AI-generated" toggle before submitting
Audio too quiet — re-master to -14 LUFS integrated

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