Apple Music is one of the highest-paying streaming platforms, making it essential for any serious artist. Here's how Nigerian artists can get their music on Apple Music. ## Why Apple Music Matters Apple Music pays artists approximately $0.007-$0.01 per stream — significantly more than most other platforms. Since every Apple Music listener is a paying subscriber (no free tier), each stream generates more revenue. ## How to Get Your Music on Apple Music Like Spotify, you cannot upload directly to Apple Music. You need a distributor. ### Using ORB Entertainment 1. **Sign up** at orbentertainment.live/distribute 2. **Upload your release** using the ORB Release Editor 3. **Submit** — ORB delivers your music to Apple Music and 150+ other platforms 4. **Go live** — Your music appears on Apple Music within days ### Apple Music Requirements - **Audio quality**: Lossless (WAV or FLAC) recommended - **Cover art**: 3000x3000 pixels minimum - **Metadata**: Accurate artist name, title, genre, and language - **Release date**: Set at least 2 weeks in advance ## Apple Music vs Spotify for Nigerian Artists | Feature | Apple Music | Spotify | |---------|------------|----------| | Per-stream rate | $0.007-$0.01 | $0.003-$0.005 | | Free tier | No | Yes | | User base | 100M+ subscribers | 600M+ users | ## Tips for Success 1. **Optimize for Apple Music** — Use high-quality lossless audio 2. **Submit lyrics** — Apple Music prominently features lyrics 3. **Request playlist consideration** 4. **Promote pre-adds** — Apple Music's equivalent of Spotify's pre-save 5. **Use ORB Release Links** — Create smart links that direct fans to Apple Music Distribute your music to Apple Music today with ORB Entertainment — keep 100% of your earnings.