(Click here for Artist Account Creation)

Why is a Label Account important?

Music labels can create a "Verified Artist" account to manage all the artists under their management. The lyrics submitted or edited with a verified account take priority over other user's contributions.

Read what Musixmatch says about the benefits of Musixmatch Pro: https://support.musixmatch.com/article/422-what-are-the-advantages-of-musixmatch-pro

If you're looking to manage a single artist, then the Musixmatch Pro Basic plan should suffice; however, for managing multiple artists, a more elaborate Pro Plan subscription is necessary. The cost of the subscription depends on the number of artists on your roster that you want to manage using Musixmatch. (See: https://pro.musixmatch.com/) 

>>Please read: Musixmatch Pro Account with subscription needed to publish lyrics on the streaming platforms <<

If you are looking for more features (i.e. distribute lyrics to more platforms) then a higher Pro Plan subscription may be necessary. 

An alternative to a Label account on Musixmatch Pro is create a Musixmatch Pro Basic account for each artist. The catch here is that the email address used to create the account cannot be changed afterwards! If the artist were to leave the label, there is no way for them to take their account with them, unless they created their own Musixmatch Pro account (using their personal email address) and then share their login details with you (they will also be changed for the subscription). Both options have significant disadvantages, but the limited vision of Musixmatch (and the consequences of that vision) basically don't give you any other workable options at this time.

How to add and verify an artist profile on Musixmatch Pro?

Source: https://support.musixmatch.com/article/191-how-can-i-become-a-verified-artist-on-musixmatch

To add another artist profile to your account please follow the steps:

An artist or an artist’s legal representative / manager can apply to verify an artist's profile. 

Create an account

Register or sign-in on Musixmatch Pro (a Grow / Plus / Label subscription is needed if you're managing multiple artists). See: https://pro.musixmatch.com/
(Be sure to use the email associated with your artist, label etc, when you set up the account. The use of a different email will cause a delay in the verification process!)

ALWAYS create an account with an email address and a password! I personally advise against using the Google / Facebook / Apple service as your way to log in, because you CANNOT share this log in method with anyone else to access the account on your behalf. If you need someone else to support you, then they would then need your Google / Facebook / Apple creditials to log in (plus relevant verification apps), and I believe that is not only privacy risk that nobody should take, but it is almost unworkable.

Another reason that I discourage using other services to login is that it also creates what is called a "vendor lock-in". These "lock-in's" make it more difficult to switch to other services in the future, and (maybe even more important) impossible to log into Musixmatch Pro when Google / Facebook / Apple is facing technical issues or has been forced by local governments to limit certain dependancies. 

Add artists to your Roster

1. Go to Musixmatch Pro (https://artists.musixmatch.com/) and click on the "Roster" page and click on the "Add artist" option on the top left of the page 
   (You can also watch this video on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/945806913/ab1e56747b)
2. Search for your artist by name and submit the request
   • Artist verification process may take up to a few working days. (You need to verify your artist profile to start using Pro to distribute your lyrics and create lyric videos for your songs.)

How can the Musixmatch account owner add collaborators?

See video: https://vimeo.com/945805110/fdd341e249

Musixmatch pro offers account owners a way to add "collaborators" to the account. (See: https://support.musixmatch.com/article/581-how-can-i-add-collaborators-in-my-musixmatch-pro-account)

1. Click on your profile picture
2. Click on "Manage my Company"
3. Select "Invite a member"
4. Insert the email and Send!

FAQ

What if I only have a Spotify or an Apple Music artist profile, and not both?

• If you have a paid Pro Premium plan, then contact Musixmatch using the email they sent you upon purchase. (It is part of the service that you are paying for.)
• If you have a free plan, both profiles will be required.

What if my request does not get approved?

What if the artist has already been claimed?

To prevent false claims and ensure that only rightful owners can access their artist profiles, Musixmatch doesn’t permit the claiming of artists that have already been verified.

If you are affiliated with a label, it's possible that this artist has already been claimed by your colleagues. Since Musixmatch‘s paid plans offer workgroup functionalities, you can reach out to them to request access to manage the roster.

If you still wish to verify this artist, please complete this support form (https://musixmatch.typeform.com/artistsupport) and provide Musixmatch with the link to your Spotify or Apple Music artist profile. Our Customer Support team will guide you through the verification process.

Where can I find my artist link on Spotify and Apple Music?

A. Spotify

1. Search for your artist page
   Open Spotify and search for your artist page.
   Example: Billie Eilish 
2. Copy your artist link
   Click on the three dots>> Share>> Copy artist link
   
    Note: Please make sure to remove from the Url, anything which is between ".com" and "/artist" when you copy the link.
   Example below, remove "/intl-fr":
   
   X wrong URL: https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/04kMNOgm997Yo7UwhSgbru?si=XRNxt0wcQZySAtzsqxWDRw
   
   ✅ correct URL: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04kMNOgm997Yo7UwhSgbru?si=s37RyYb2SlisP40F52C5UA

B. Apple Music

1. Search for your artist page
   Three dots will appear in the bottom right corner of the cover image.
   Example: Billie Eilish
    https://music.apple.com/us/artist/billie-eilish/1065981054
   
   
2. Copy link
    Click three dots>>Share>>Copy Link.

How long does it take to get my artist profile verified?

What is Artist Profile Verification?

Artist profile verification on Musixmatch is a manual process where the Musixmatch internal team reviews each request to ensure accuracy and authenticity. This verification process is essential to maintain the high standards of quality and reliability that users expect from Musixmatch.

How long does verification take?

Patience is key. Musixmatch aims to process verification requests as quickly as possible, it may take up to 30 days for your profile to be verified. This timeline allows our team to thoroughly review each request and ensure that only legitimate artists are verified on Musixmatch.

Further identification requirements

In some cases, Musixmatch may need additional information or identifications to complete the verification process. If this is necessary, Musixmatch will reach out to you with clear instructions on what they need to proceed.

Expedited verification with 'Fast Track'

If you're looking for a quicker turnaround time, Musixmatch offers a Fast Track Verification option for their paying Pro Plan subscribers. This premium feature allows for expedited processing of verification requests, ensuring that you can get verified and start sharing your music with the world faster.

How to upgrade to a paid Pro Plan

When you're ready to access Fast Track Verification and other premium features (like publishing lyrics on Spotify, Apple Music, etc.), you can easily upgrade your Musixmatch  Pro plan using this link: https://about.musixmatch.com/artists/musixmatch-pro-pricing-home.

Why can't my artist verification be approved?

Two main reasons why your artist verification cannot be approved

1. An issue related to your discography on the Spotify and Apple Music profiles provided during the verification process
2. There is not a clear relationship between you and the artist you are trying to verify, so Musixmatch may ask you for further clarification via email

Issues related to your discography

Anytime Musixmatch detects an issue with your discography, you will receive an email explaining to you what went wrong.

There are 3 main possible issues that Musixmatch could detect in your discography:

1. At the time you sent the verification request, your discography was empty on either Apple Music or Spotify. Please note that the Musixmatchsystem is not able to identify pre-releases, so at the time of the verification request Musixmatch can only use publicly displayed releases.
2. There are no releases in common between the Spotify and the Apple Music Artist profiles that you provided during the artist verification
3. One or more releases in your discography have been associated with another Artist’s profile

Musixmatch’s general recommendation is to make sure that all Albums, EPs, Singles, Compilations are available in your artist pages on Apple Music and Spotify and that they all belong to you, even as a featured artist.

Once you have resolved the discography issues mentioned above, you can resubmit your verification request. Please note that you can submit only one artist verification request every 7 days for the same artist.

Below you can see the examples on why Artists’ Verification requests are rejected and how to correct them.

If you still need help with your verification, please fill in this support form and provide Musixmatch the link to your Spotify or Apple Music artist profile.

"No Releases found" when I select my Spotify profile

This "No releases found" message is displayed when you select your Artist profile on Spotify, but the discography is still empty.

Please note that the Musixmatch system is not able to identify pre-releases, so at the time of the verification request they can only use publicly displayed releases.

If you click on the "Artist's Page" link, you can see in detail the Artist profile and notice that there are no releases published.

Musixmatch recommends that you refer to your label or distributor in order to verify that all of your recording data has been correctly sent to Apple Music and Spotify.

How do I remove an artist from my Roster?

1. In Musixmatch Pro, go to the Roster tab. (https://pro.musixmatch.com/roster)
2. Click on the 3 dots next to the name of the artist that you want to remove
3. Click on “Remove Artist”
4. Select the reason for artist removal
5. Confirm that you want to remove the artist

Please don't worry if the artist does not disappear immediately from the roster, and do not send multiple removal requests for the same artist!

Your request has been successfully sent to the Musixmatch support team, who will remove the artist from the roster in just a few working days!

I can’t find my new release on Musixmatch. What can I do?

Musixmatch Pro automatically imports all new releases from Spotify and Apple Music.

While Musixmatch strives for immediacy, sometimes it may take a bit of time for their system to update with your new album or song.

To give you more control over when your release will be displayed, Musixmatch has designed a feature to manually trigger the import of your new release on Musixmatch Pro.

Here is a step-by-step guide:

1. Login into Musixmatch Pro https://pro.musixmatch.com
2. Go to the 'Roster' tab
3. Select the artist
4. Select the tab "Music"
5. Click on "Add missing release"
6. Enter both your Spotify and Apple Music album links for the missing release. (Please check here how: How to correctly add my album links from Spotify and Apple Music)
7. Click 'Send'. (If you can't see this button, make sure to scroll down)

Check back a little later. The release will appear within 48 hours, but it usually takes less than an hour!

Select your artist and click on the tab "Music"

On the top right of the page you'll find the option: " Add Missing release"

Add the correct link to your artist page on Spotify and Apple Music as explained: https://support.musixmatch.com/article/287-whats-your-spotify-and-apple-music-artist-link 

I’m an artist, how can I contribute to my own songs?

If you are an artist looking to connect with Musixmatch, please visit MxmPro to learn how to do so.

In addition, if you haven’t joined already, please make sure to join the Artist Community Slack.

For all other artist related questions, please email artists@musixmatch.com.

Musixmatch Pro verified artist can only edit lyrics via via the Musixmatch Pro version of the website and not the regular site! Please see this article about editing verified lyrics with featured artists. 

Need immediate assistance? Verified artists are encouraged to submit a Artist Support Request.

Why would you hire Nico Zwaneveld to help you manage your label account?

Nico is an experienced IT Professional, Musixmatch Lyrics Curator, and has been supporting musicians for over 30 years as FOH Sound Engineer and promotional activities. This is a unique combination of skills and experience that you can build on as a label.

There are three key lyric databases where artists will want to get the lyrics published:

• Musixmatch
• LyricFind
• Genius

There is hardly any overlap between these lyric database services and the services that display lyrics. E.g., Spotify only uses Musixmatch for lyrics. Apple Music uses both Musixmatch and LyricFind (dynamic primary and secondary sources). Deezer only uses LyricFind.

These services distribute lyrics to a majority of the online streaming & lyric services. Publishing lyrics to these services also ensures that your artist’s lyrics are published to services that understand that they also need to pay songwriter royalties whenever time lyrics are displayed. 

Musixmatch: Nico is an authorized lyrics curator on Musixmatch. Nico can add new music, add & sync lyrics using his own curator account. However, curators can only prepare lyrics for distribution. The actual distribution only happens after the label verifies the lyrics using their Musixmatch Pro Label account. That is why Nico often works together with labels as a so-called "collaborator" using their Musixmatch Pro Label account. (Labels can add team members (so-called "collaborators") to their Musixmatch Pro Label account, and any additions/changes made by these collaborators are immediately queued for distribution.)

LyricFind: Nico is also one of the very few individuals in the world who has a contract with LyricFind as a Content Partner. This kind of contract is normally reserved for music distributors. This agreement with LyricFind can be compared to a backdoor for submitting time-synced lyrics into the LyricFind system. Nico can submit time-synced lyrics for any released track (on Spotify), without the limitations that artists and labels face (artists / labels can only submit lyrics for artists that they officially represent). Normally larger distributors will work with LyricFind to connect with their databases. Nico has built software that helps him to submit time-synced into the LyricFind database using (weekly) batch files.

Genius: Nico is a lyrics contributor on Genius. Genius is a ‘nice-to-have’ for artists, because it helps with the offline SEO ranking of an artist’s discography on search engines, such as Google and Bing.

Nico has built his own software tools to help him publish lyrics to these three lyric databases. 

The process starts with submitting time-synced lyrics to Musixmatch. Nico then reuses that data to submit to LyricFind and Genius.

>> Click here for more details about this service. <<

The following image gives an idea of how lyrics are added to various databases.