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  • What is Jamvana? – We’re a premium music distribution platform. You keep 100% of your ownership and 100% of your royalties. We handle the distribution to 150+ stores.
  • How to Release Music: A quick 3-step guide: Upload audio/artwork -> Enter metadata -> Submit for review. Release Statuses:
  • Release Statuses:
  • In Review: Our team is checking for store compliance.
  • Approved: Your music is on its way to stores.
  • Action Required: Check your email; we need a quick fix.

  • Profile Verification: Complete your tax info and payment details in 'Settings' to ensure royalty flow.
  • Managing Multiple Artists: You can distribute multiple artists under one subscription. Each artist gets their own profile on DSPs.
  • Security: How to enable 2FA and what to do if you lose access to your email.

  • Audio Specs: 16-bit or 24-bit WAV files, 44.1kHz sample rate. No MP3s.
  • Artwork Specs: 3000 x 3000px, RGB mode, high quality. No blur, no social handles, no store logos.
  • Track Limits: Guidelines for Singles (1-3 tracks), EPs (4-6 tracks), and Albums (7+ tracks).

  • The "No Feat." Rule: Don't put "feat. Artist" in the track title. Use the "Contributor" field.
  • Capitalization: Use standard title casing. No ALL CAPS (unless it’s an acronym) and no all lowercase.
  • Genre Selection: Tips on choosing the right primary and secondary genres for better playlisting.

  • Ownership: You own the Master and the Composition. We just distribute it.
  • Cover Songs: How to get a mechanical license for the US market.
  • Samples: All samples must be 100% cleared before upload. No exceptions.
  • YouTube Content ID: How to claim revenue from videos using your music.

  • Royalty Reporting: We update reports monthly. Note: Stores usually have a 2-3 month reporting delay.
  • Payouts: Minimum threshold is $10. Withdraw via PayPal or Bank Transfer.
  • Splits: How to set up automatic royalty splits with your collaborators.

  • Making Edits:How to fix a typo or swap artwork after a release is live.
  • Takedowns: If you need to remove music, it takes 24-72 hours to disappear from stores.
  • Moving to Jamvana: How to switch from another distributor without losing your play counts (ISRC/UPC matching).

  • Spotify for Artists:How to get instant access and pitch for playlists.
  • Apple Music for Artists: Setting up your profile and seeing global trends.
  • TikTok & Instagram: Choosing your 60-second "audio snippet" for viral potential.

  • Songwriter Royalties:We help you collect Performance and Mechanical royalties from around the world.
  • PROs: Understanding the difference between Jamvana and your PRO (BMI/ASCAP).

  • Fan Insights: How to read your demographic data to plan your next tour or ad spend.
  • SmartLinks: Every release gets a custom Jamvana link for fans to choose their preferred store.
  • AI Policy: We support original human creation. AI-assisted tools are fine; AI-generated "ghost" artists are not.

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