Distribute Your Music to Spotify
Spotify is the world's largest streaming platform with over 600 million listeners. ORB Entertainment delivers your release directly to Spotify, helps you claim your Spotify for Artists profile, and records royalties in an immutable wallet ledger for staff-processed withdrawal.
Why Spotify matters for independent artists
Spotify drives discovery through editorial playlists, algorithmic recommendations (Release Radar, Discover Weekly) and Spotify for Artists analytics. For Afrobeats, Amapiano and African artists, Spotify's EQUAL Africa and editorial hubs have become a primary route to a global audience.
You cannot upload directly to Spotify as an artist — you need a distributor that is approved to deliver to the platform. ORB handles that delivery, manages your metadata, and gives you the tools to grow once you're live.
How to get your music on Spotify with ORB
From signup to live on Spotify in a few simple steps:
Create your ORB account
Sign up free and complete your artist profile. Your first release is on us with the Free plan.
Upload your release
Add your audio (WAV preferred), cover art, song titles, songwriters and a release date. ORB validates your metadata so it isn't rejected.
Pick stores & submit
Select Spotify and any of the other 150+ stores you want. Artist Basic and Artist include 5 track credits per billing cycle, while Label includes 15; extra credits are available from your wallet.
Await store availability & claim your profile
ORB approves your release within 24 hours; Spotify then controls processing and final availability. ORB helps you request Spotify for Artists verification once the release is available.
What you get with ORB
100% of your royalties
On paid plans you keep every cent of your Spotify streaming royalties — ORB takes no commission on your earnings.
Spotify for Artists verification
Request the blue verified check and access to playlist pitching and analytics, managed through ORB.
Staff-processed royalty withdrawals
Royalties land in your immutable ORB wallet ledger. Staff process requests to a local bank in its supported local currency, or by wire, PayPal, or Payoneer in USD.
Pre-save links
Generate a Spotify pre-save smart link before release day to build momentum with Release Radar.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does it take for my music to appear on Spotify?
- ORB approves submitted releases within 24 hours; Spotify controls its own processing and final availability. Submit at least two to three weeks before your planned release date to be eligible for pre-save and editorial playlist consideration.
- Can I get verified on Spotify through ORB?
- Yes. Once your release is delivered, ORB helps you request Spotify for Artists verification so you can control your profile, pitch to playlists and see your audience analytics.
- How do I get paid for my Spotify streams?
- Your Spotify royalties are collected into your immutable ORB wallet ledger. ORB staff process withdrawals: local-bank destinations use the bank's supported local currency, while wire, PayPal, and Payoneer destinations use USD.
- Do I keep my royalties?
- On ORB paid plans you keep 100% of your streaming royalties. ORB does not take a percentage of what your music earns.