I don't have the lyrics to my song. Can I still distribute my music?
Lyrics are a major requirement for the Chinese Distribution Service Providers (DSP's). Given that China is a high-context culture, lyrics are required for each and every song distributed through our platform. No music will be accepted without lyrics.
Note: The only exception is for music without lyrics are Instrumental albums.
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I already have music in China. Can I still use your distribution services to distribute my music?
We can still distribute your music if you already have your music on Tencent (TME): QQ, Kuwo, Kugou and/or Netease. Because of our exclusivity with Mainland China, we cannot distribute music that is already on Chinese platforms, with the exception of ...
Will Musicinfo inform me when my music has reached the distribution phase?
Musicinfo is not able to inform you when your music is out for distribution, as the service providers do not notify Musicinfo when your music has been launched online. If you have distributed your music and don't know if your music is online in China ...
Does Musicinfo distribute physical releases?
No, Musicinfo does not distribute physical releases, we only distribute digital ones.
If I distribute music through Musicinfo, can I select or exclude specific platforms that I want to distribute to?
If you choose to distribute music through Musicinfo, but your music is already on some of the Chinese streaming services like QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and/or NetEase Music, we can exclude those services and continue the distribution to the ...
How long will it take to remove my music from DSPs?
After we receive the notification to remove your music from distribution, we will process it within 5 business days, and afterwards, you are free to distribute and license your music to the same DSPs we distribute to. However, it might take up to 3 ...