Creator Guide

Artist Handbook

From your first upload to going verified — your complete guide to thriving on Seven Stars.

1

Getting Started

Create your account on this website by clicking "Artist Login" and selecting your role: Artist, Producer, or Label. Complete your profile with a bio, profile photo and links to your social media. A complete profile increases your chance of being discovered in the app.

2

Uploading Your Music

Go to the Upload section in the app. Choose your release type — Single, EP, Album or Beat. Fill in all metadata fields: title, genre, BPM, featured artists, lyrics and release date. Upload your cover art (minimum 3000×3000px, JPG or PNG) and your audio file (WAV or MP3, minimum 320kbps).

3

Metadata Best Practices

Good metadata = more streams. Use accurate genre tags so your music appears in the right discovery feeds. Add lyrics where possible — listeners spend longer on tracks with lyrics. Tag all featured artists so the track appears on their profile too.

4

Growing Your Audience

Share your release link on social media the moment it goes live. Use the community feed in the app to post updates and engage with fans. Collaborate with other artists on the platform to cross-pollinate audiences. Release consistently — artists who upload at least monthly see 3× more follower growth.

5

Understanding Royalties

Your royalties are calculated from a monthly revenue pool. Your share equals your proportion of total platform streams. Premium streams are worth 2× free-tier streams. All earnings are shown in real-time in your dashboard. Minimum payout threshold is $5 equivalent.

6

Getting Verified

Apply for verification from your artist dashboard. Requirements: at least 10 approved tracks, a complete profile, at least 1,000 streams and no content violations in the past 90 days. Verified artists earn a 1.5× royalty multiplier and appear higher in discovery feeds.

7

Payout & Withdrawals

Request withdrawals any time your balance exceeds the minimum. Choose Mobile Money (same-day) or Bank Transfer (1–3 days). Visit our Payout Methods page for full details.

8

Community & Networking

The community feed lets you post text, images and track links. Use it to announce releases, share milestones and connect with producers and fellow artists. You can also follow artists to stay updated and collaborate.

9

Tips from Top Artists

"Release consistently, engage your fans personally, and never compromise on audio quality." — Every artist who has crossed 1M streams on our platform.

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