Amapiano has become one of South Africa’s biggest musical exports, dominating clubs, radio stations, TikTok trends, and international playlists. Artists such as Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, and Tyler ICU have shown that local artists can build global audiences through streaming platforms.
If you’re an independent Amapiano artist, producer, or DJ, getting your music onto major streaming services is one of the most important steps in building your career.
Why Streaming Platforms Matter
Today, most music listeners discover new songs through streaming services and social media. Platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and YouTube Music help artists reach audiences worldwide and generate royalties from streams. Music distributors act as the bridge between artists and these platforms.
What Is a Music Distributor?
A music distributor uploads your music to streaming platforms and digital stores. Instead of contacting Spotify, Apple Music, or TikTok individually, you upload your song once through a distributor, and they deliver it everywhere.
One of the most popular distributors for independent artists is DistroKid.
Why Choose DistroKid?
DistroKid allows artists to:
- Upload unlimited songs and albums.
- Keep 100% of their earnings.
- Distribute music to over 150 streaming platforms.
- Split royalties with collaborators.
- Access promotional tools and pre-save campaigns.
- Get music onto Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TIDAL, Boomplay, and many more platforms.
