Distribute your music

What does it cost to distribute music with UnitedMasters?

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How will I get paid?

UnitedMasters will be using PayPal for all payments. If you do not have a PayPal account, they are easy and free of charge to set up...

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When will I get paid?

Artists will be paid on a monthly basis as long as they meet the minimum payment threshold ($50) and have an active PayPal tied to their...

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Does PayPal Charge a Fee When You Send My Earnings?

PayPal does charge a fee to send funds, but we do not pass along that fee to you. You earned it and we don’t want you to take the hit...

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What currency will I be paid in?

We send payments in US Dollars but you can choose to convert our payments to your home currency if you prefer. You may need to login to...

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When do I get reports?

Accounting statements are available at the end of each month on the same timeline as payments, whether or not you are due for a payment...

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Why don't my accounting statements and streaming analytics match?

Your accounting statements reflects all royalty bearing streams on any given platform, whereas the data we receive for daily activity...

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What's the difference between royalty bearing and non-royalty bearing streams?

Some examples of non-royalty bearing streams are: Streams less than 30 seconds in duration, Suspicious streams...

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Why do I only see analytics from Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube? Is my content live anywhere else?

Absolutely! We deliver your content to all of these stores. However, only Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube provide us daily analytics.

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Glossary of Statement Terms

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How to Get Paid

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Can I upload music with samples in it?

Yes, you can upload your music that contains samples provided you acquire the necessary licenses. In order to legally use a sample...

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Do I need to take down my music that is hosted by other distributors when I distribute through UnitedMasters?

When you are transferring releases you’ve previously distributed with another distributor to UnitedMasters, we recommend that you request...

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How do I transfer my releases to UnitedMasters from another distributor?

Transferring Your Catalog to UnitedMasters

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How do I make sure my music is delivered to the correct streaming profiles?

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Deliveries & Stores

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How can I update my Tidal Artist Page?

If you are a UnitedMasters artist, please reach out to us at support@unitedmasters.com.

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How do I keep my play/stream counts?

To retain your play counts and stats for rereleases, all visible metadata must be a 1:1 match across both releases. This includes track...

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Does UnitedMasters deliver my music to YouTube?

We deliver your music for commercial use, which creates Art Tracks of your music. An art track is a video created by YouTube on your...

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