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🎵 Step-by-Step Guide: Uploading Your Music to Karhari Media Music Distribution Company

✅ Introduction

After successfully signing up and entering into a distribution agreement with Karhari Media Music, artists, record labels, and content owners gain access to our digital distribution platform. This platform allows you to upload your music, add metadata, upload artwork, and submit your releases to global music platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon, JioSaavn, and many more.

📝 Step 1: Login to Your Karhari Media Music Account

1. Visit the Karhari Media Music Distribution Portal.

2. Enter your registered email ID and password.

3. Click on Login.

🎧 Step 2: Start a New Release

1. On the dashboard, click “Create New Release” or “Add Release”.

2. Choose the release type:

   • Single (1 track)

   • EP (2-6 tracks, under 30 minutes)

   • Album (7+ tracks or over 30 minutes)

📘 Step 3: Add Basic Release Details

Fill in the following information accurately:

• Release Title: Official name of your album/single.

• Main Artist: Primary performing artist.

• Label Name: Your label name (or your own name if self-released).

• Genre: Select primary and secondary genres (e.g., Pop / Hip-Hop).

• Language: Choose the main language of the release.

• Original Release Date: When the music was/will be released.

• UPC Code: Leave blank if you need us to assign one.

• Catalog Number: Optional (for labels).

🖼️ Step 4: Upload Cover Artwork

• Click Upload Artwork.

• Must be:

  • Size: 3000×3000 pixels

  • Format: JPG or PNG

  • Color Mode: RGB

  • No logos of DSPs (Spotify, YouTube, etc.)

  • No blurry or pixelated images

  • No contact info or pricing

🎼 Step 5: Add Tracks (Metadata + Audio)

For each track, fill in the following:

A. Upload the Audio File

• Format: WAV 16-bit/44.1kHz or FLAC

• Name the file clearly (e.g., track01.wav)

B. Track Metadata

• Track Title

• Version (e.g., Remix, Radio Edit, Live) – optional

• Artist(s):

  • Main Artist

  • Featuring Artist (if any)

  • Producer / Composer / Lyricist

• ISRC Code:

  • You can enter your own or let the system generate it.

• Language of the lyrics

• Parental Advisory: Yes / No

• Explicit Lyrics: Yes / No

• Lyrics (Optional: input full lyrics text)

• Genre: Same or different from the album genre

Repeat for each track in your release.

🌍 Step 6: Select Delivery Platforms

1. Choose where to distribute your release:

   • Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, JioSaavn, Wynk, etc.

2. You can also:

   • Enable YouTube Content ID to earn from user-generated content.

   • Enable Facebook Rights Manager.

   • Enable TikTok Sound Monetization.

📅 Step 7: Choose a Release Date

• Select your preferred release date.

• Recommended: Upload at least 7-10 days in advance for smooth delivery.

• Option: Choose Pre-Order Date (for iTunes/Amazon).

🚦 Step 8: Review and Submit for Approval

1. Review your entire release:

   • Artwork

   • Metadata

   • Track info

2. Make sure there are no spelling errors or missing fields.

3. Click Submit for Review.

🔍 Step 9: Internal Quality Check

• Karhari Media Music’s team will:

  • Review the release for policy compliance.

  • Check for quality standards (audio/artwork/metadata).

  • Confirm copyright ownership and rights.

• You will be notified if:

  • Your release is approved, or

  • Needs corrections.

✅ Step 10: Live on Platforms

Once approved, your release will go live on all selected platforms based on your chosen release date.

• Monitor stats from your dashboard.

• View streaming analytics, revenue reports, and royalty splits.

• Manage future releases, updates, and take-downs from the platform.

⚠️ Important Tips

• Always double-check artist names and track titles for spelling.

• Avoid using unauthorized samples or third-party content.

• Do not use artwork with trademarks, brands, or DSP logos.

• Respect release deadlines to ensure proper scheduling.

• Contact Us

  Karhari Media Music Pvt. Ltd.
  Email: samuel@karharimedia.com