Question 1

Where will my music be distributed?

Accepted Answer

Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, TikTok, Instagram/Facebook (Reels), Pandora, Deezer, iHeartRadio, and 150+ stores worldwide.

Question 2

How much do I keep of my royalties?

Accepted Answer

You keep 100% of your streaming and download royalties. Kingdom DSP charges a flat annual plan — no per-stream cuts.

Question 3

What is the difference between distribution and publishing?

Accepted Answer

Distribution gets your recording onto streaming platforms. Publishing protects the underlying song — your lyrics, melody, and composition — and unlocks royalties most distributors never tell you about.

Question 4

Do I keep ownership of my music?

Accepted Answer

Always. You own your masters, your compositions, and your publishing. Kingdom DSP never takes ownership of your work.

Question 5

What is a PRO and why do I need one?

Accepted Answer

A Performing Rights Organization (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, etc.) collects public performance royalties when your song is played on radio, TV, venues, and streaming. Without a PRO, those royalties go uncollected.

Question 6

What is The MLC?

Accepted Answer

The Mechanical Licensing Collective collects mechanical royalties from US streaming services for songwriters and publishers. Kingdom DSP shows you exactly how to register.

Question 7

What does SoundExchange do?

Accepted Answer

SoundExchange collects digital performance royalties for the owner of the master recording when your song is played on non-interactive streaming (Pandora, SiriusXM, webcasters).

Question 8

How long does it take for my song to go live?

Accepted Answer

Most platforms approve and publish within 1–5 business days. Pre-save campaigns can be scheduled weeks in advance.

Question 9

Can I release cover songs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kingdom DSP walks you through securing the mechanical license you need to release covers legally and pay the original songwriter.

Question 10

Can I release AI-generated or AI-assisted music?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kingdom DSP provides transparent AI disclosure tools so you can label lyrics created with AI, vocals generated with AI, and human collaboration details.

Question 11

Will my music get on Spotify playlists?

Accepted Answer

Verified Spotify for Artists profiles unlock editorial playlist pitching. Kingdom DSP helps you set up your verified profile correctly.

Question 12

Will my music appear on Apple Music?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and we guide you through claiming your Apple Music for Artists profile so you can see listener insights.

Question 13

Does my music go on TikTok and Instagram?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your song will be available in the TikTok, Reels, and Stories sound libraries.

Question 14

What is a split sheet?

Accepted Answer

A written agreement among everyone who contributed to a song — writers, producers, features — that documents what percentage each person owns. Kingdom DSP gives you a template and a digital signature flow.

Question 15

What metadata do I need before uploading?

Accepted Answer

Title, artist name, contributors, ISRC (we provide one if needed), genre, language, explicit flag, release date, and cover art (3000x3000 px).

Question 16

Can I update my song after release?

Accepted Answer

Yes — artwork, metadata, and credits can be updated. Audio replacements are also supported.

Question 17

How do I get verified on streaming platforms?

Accepted Answer

Once your first release is live, Kingdom DSP walks you through Spotify for Artists and Apple Music for Artists verification.

Question 18

Do you support YouTube Content ID?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your sound recording is monetized and protected against unauthorized use across YouTube.

Question 19

Can churches and worship teams use Kingdom DSP?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Our Label plan is built for churches, choirs, and worship teams releasing music together.

Question 20

Do you handle international royalties?

Accepted Answer

We guide you through international PRO registrations and CMO setups so royalties from outside your home country reach you.

Question 21

Can I withdraw my music?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can take down any release at any time. Your ownership is never affected.

Question 22

Is there a minimum contract length?

Accepted Answer

No long-term contracts. Plans are annual and you can cancel anytime.

Question 23

What audio quality do you accept?

Accepted Answer

WAV or FLAC, 16-bit or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz or higher. Lossless preferred for Apple Music Hi-Res.

Question 24

Do you provide ISRCs and UPCs?

Accepted Answer

Yes — both are generated automatically for every release. Bring your own if you already have them.

Question 25

Who owns my music if I stop paying?

Accepted Answer

You do. Always. If you let your plan lapse, your music is removed from stores but you retain full ownership of your masters and compositions.

Questions, answered.