FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers for Tanzanian and African artists collecting U.S. royalties. Built like a financial service process, not an artist blog.

Royalties Basics

Is distribution enough to collect all U.S. royalties?

No. Distribution mainly collects master recording income from streaming platforms. U.S. publishing royalties use a different pipeline and require registrations, consistent metadata, and publishing administration to be collected accurately.

Why do artists “leak” royalties?

Common causes: incomplete registrations, incorrect splits, inconsistent names, missing publisher-side administration, and mismatched metadata across systems. Royalties are paid only when systems can match your work and ownership accurately.

How long does it take to see improvements?

It depends on reporting cycles and how fast third-party systems process updates. The goal is long-term accurate collection, not quick hacks.

Publishing Administration

What does “Publishing Administration” mean?

It means administering the publishing side of income by ensuring works are properly registered, maintained, and matched so U.S. collection systems can pay publisher-side royalties correctly.

Do you take ownership of my music?

No. This is administration only. You retain ownership. We help build and maintain the infrastructure needed to collect accurately.

Do you focus on writer share or publisher share?

We focus on publisher-side administration. If you are not registered on the writer side, we can assist with writer compliance support as a separate one-time setup service.

Setup + Matching

What is metadata discipline?

It’s keeping your song data consistent across your distributor, registrations, and credit systems: exact titles, writers, splits, identifiers, and name spelling. Small inconsistencies can cause unmatched royalties.

What should I prepare before applying?

A list of your released works, ISRCs (if available), your distributor details, and any royalty statements or screenshots. Upload is optional but helps speed up review.

Working With Us

Is this legal advice?

No. We are not a law firm. We provide consulting and royalty infrastructure setup and administration support services.

How do I start?

Start with the Apply form. We review your submission and respond with the right path forward.