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YHV Signed-Artist Resource
Download the official release preparation resource for accepted YHV artists. This resource explains the basic release preparation process, required files, metadata, communication flow, and how to support your upcoming release with YHV Music Group labels.
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YHV Artist Access
Release preparation resource for artists whose music has been accepted for release under YHV Music Group labels. Please read this page carefully and prepare all required materials as early as possible to keep the release process smooth.
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What Happens After Your Track Is Approved
Once your track, EP, or album has been approved for release, the process normally moves through the steps below. Due to the high volume of releases in the queue and our commitment to giving each release focused preparation, it may take approximately two to four months for your release to be launched.
The final release schedule is decided by YHV.
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Contract Signing
After your release is approved and your files are received, we will send the contract through a private digital signing link. Please read the contract carefully and make sure you fully understand your rights before signing.
If more than one artist is involved, please provide the name and email address of each person who needs to receive and sign the contract.
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Audio Files Required
Please send your final audio files through one organized download link.
Required
- WAV premaster/master or clean mixdown
- WAV master if available, for reference
- 24-bit WAV
- 44.1kHz
- Around -6dB headroom for the premaster/master
- No limiter on the premaster/master
- Clean mixdown with no distortion, clicks, or technical issues
- Extended mix or original mix with long intro and outro
Not required
- Stems
- Project files
- Radio edit is optional
Please make sure all samples used in your track are properly cleared before release.
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Metadata Required
Please send complete and accurate metadata for all artists involved. Correct spelling and capitalization are important because metadata is delivered to stores and streaming platforms.
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Artist Biography and Track Description
Please provide a short artist biography and a brief description of the track, EP, or album.
Your biography should be simple, professional, and useful for promotional purposes. Your release description should explain the sound, mood, genre direction, and identity of the release.
Avoid sending extremely long text. Keep it clear and focused.
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Artwork and Promotional Materials
YHV usually creates the release artwork and promotional materials.
Artists may provide photos where useful, but the final artwork decision is made by YHV.
YHV will prepare promotional materials closer to the release campaign period.
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Release Timeline
YHV releases are scheduled carefully in advance. In most cases, releases are submitted to the distributor around six weeks before the official release date.
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Communication Guidelines
To keep the release process clean and organized, please follow these guidelines.
The final release schedule, artwork direction, mastering decision, and promotional timing are handled by YHV.
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How To Support Your Release
Artists are encouraged to support their release actively.
During the release week, YHV may invite you as an Instagram collaborator for selected posts. If you post your own preview or announcement, the YHV team may repost it where suitable.
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Royalty Statements and Reports
As outlined in your contract, royalty statements are sent by email when your balance reaches $100 or more across releases under YHV Music Group.
If your balance has not reached the $100 threshold, no royalty statement or payout notification will be sent for that period. The balance will continue to accumulate until it reaches the required payout threshold.
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Important Notes
Please make sure all required materials are submitted on time. Missing or late materials may delay the release schedule.
YHV is committed to preparing each release carefully, but we need complete and accurate information from the artist side to keep the timeline on track.
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