Welcome to Melanated Music Group! Here is what you need to complete the registration process.

Step 1: Create Your Artist Account

☐ Create a Username
☐ Enter Your Email Address
☐ Create a Password
☐ Enter First Name and Last Name
☐ Click Register
☐ Select a Membership Tier:

• ☐ Monthly Plan ($4.99)
• ☐ Annual Plan ($54.88)

Step 2: Complete Your Artist Profile

Artist Image

☐ Upload a high-quality artist photo (square format recommended)

Artist Information

☐ Enter Your Artist/Stage Name
☐ Verify Your Email Address
☐ Write an Artist Bio (100 words or less)

Bio Tips:

• Your music style
• Influences
• What makes you unique

Step 3: Select Your Genres

Choose up to 3 genres:

☐ R&B
☐ Jazz
☐ Spoken Word
☐ World Music
☐ Hip-Hop
☐ Instrumental
☐ Mood

☐ Enter a custom genre if yours is not listed

Step 4: Set Up Your Payout Information

To receive earnings from music sales, complete the following:

Banking Information

☐ Bank Name
☐ Routing Number
☐ Account Number

Billing/Payee Information

☐ Full Name
☐ Address
☐ City
☐ State
☐ Zip Code
☐ Country
☐ Phone Number

Step 5: Upload Your Music

Playlist / Album Information

☐ Enter Playlist or Album Title
☐ Add Description (Optional)
☐ Upload Cover Artwork (Optional)
☐ Set Album Price

Add Tracks

☐ Upload MP3 File(s)
☐ Add Individual Track Title(s)
☐ Set Track Price(s)
☐ Repeat for all songs

Step 6: Submit Music for Approval

☐ Click “Submit Music for Approval”

Your music will be reviewed by the Melanated Music Group team before publication.

Step 7: Complete Registration

☐ Review all information for accuracy
☐ Click “Complete Registration”

Step 8: Optimize Audio Files (Optional)

Before uploading, compress large MP3 files for faster uploads and improved playback.

☐ Use the FreeConvert MP3 Compressor Tool
☐ Compress files if needed

You’re All Set!

Once your profile and music are approved:

• Your artist page will go live
• Fans can purchase your music
• You can begin earning payouts from your sales

Welcome to Melanated Music Group!