We are thrilled to announce the renewal of our strategic partnership with Highvibes Digital Limited, this three-year collaboration continues to empower independent artists by providing access to professional-grade tools, global reach, and transparent royalty management. Together, Highvibes and Revelator are redefining music distribution for African talent and beyond, setting the stage for a new era of empowerment and growth in the industry.

A Commitment to Supporting Independent Talent Across Africa

Founded with the mission to elevate independent voices, Highvibes has rapidly grown to become Africa’s most dynamic music distribution platform, now representing a catalog of over 50,000 tracks and a global community of more than 20,000 artists. Through our renewed partnership with Revelator, we’re doubling down on this mission by offering cutting-edge technology and services traditionally reserved for major labels. This collaboration reaffirms our dedication to providing African artists with the resources they need to succeed on a global stage while remaining proudly independent.

"The partnership between Highvibes and Revelator has been instrumental in transforming music distribution in Africa. Together, we’ve empowered thousands of independent artists with the tools and opportunities they need to share their creativity with the world. As we celebrate this milestone, we are reminded of the possibilities this partnership continues to unlock for African music on a global stage.”

ÒGÚNÀDÉ GBÒLÁHÁN, Founder & CEO, Highvibes

What This Partnership Brings to Independent Artists

The strengthened partnership between Highvibes and Revelator introduces new advancements and benefits that will transform the experience for independent artists:

1. Professional Tools for Independent Success: Highvibes artists and labels will have access to top-tier distribution, analytics, and promotional tools designed to optimize their reach and boost career growth—tools that rival those available to major label artists.

2. Seamless Global Distribution: Leveraging Revelator’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, Highvibes’ artists will have unparalleled access to international platforms, enabling them to distribute their music effortlessly and gain visibility in markets worldwide.

3. Enhanced Royalties and Revenue Transparency: By upgrading royalty management systems, our artists can now track and manage their earnings with greater transparency and efficiency, powered by Revelator’s robust, technology-driven solutions.

Celebrating Three Years of Partnership and Looking to the Future

As we mark three successful years together, Highvibes and Revelator are not just renewing a partnership—we’re launching a shared vision for the future of music in Africa. This partnership will bridge the gap between African independent artists and the global music industry, providing them with the resources on par with major labels and ensuring their music reaches listeners around the world.

“Our partnership with Highvibes represents a shared commitment to empowering independent artists and transforming music distribution across Africa. By combining Highvibes’ regional expertise with Revelator’s best in class technology, we are not only simplifying operations but also creating new opportunities for creators to thrive globally. Together, we’re unlocking the potential of African music on the world stage while ensuring transparency, efficiency, and scalability for rights holders and distributors alike.”

Bruno Guez, CEO, Revelator.

About Highvibes Digital Limited

Highvibes Digital Limited is Africa’s leading digital music distribution platform, providing independent artists with the tools and resources to reach global audiences and manage their royalties transparently. With a catalog of over 50,000 tracks and a vibrant community of more than 20,000 artists, Highvibes is committed to elevating African talent on the world stage.

https://www.highvibesdistribution.com/

About Revelator

Revelator’s platform simplifies the complexities of running a music business, from rights management and royalty accounting to supply chain, revenue tracking, and global payments. More than just a tool, Revelator empowers its clients with real-time insights, faster payments, and stronger IP protection, enabling labels, distributors, and artists to make smarter decisions and achieve sustainable success. Revelator’s mission is clear: to act as a true partner and provide peace of mind in a constantly evolving industry.

https://revelator.com/

The end of the year is coming. Are your releases ready? Not only are the last six weeks of the year the busiest time to release music, many shops and streaming platforms are closed or have limited support during the winter holidays. If you have releases planned in December or early January, take a look at the deadlines and tips below to make sure your release plan goes, well, according to plan.

In creating these deadlines, we’ve taken the deadlines set by the stores and added a few days to conduct a quality assurance check, process, and send your tracks to the stores and platforms. Please bear in mind that these are hard deadlines. That means your release has to meet the release requirements, with the music uploaded in the proper format, the album artwork approved, and everything submitted by this date. Also, if there are problems with the quality of your release or we don’t have everything we need when you submit, your release might not make store or platform deadlines — so submit early!

EQ stands for equalization, and it is one of the most important tools in music production. EQ is used to adjust the balance of frequencies in a sound, which can be used to improve the clarity, intelligibility, and overall sound of a track. 

EQ stands for equalization, and it is one of the most important tools in music production. EQ is used to adjust the balance of frequencies in a sound, which can be used to improve the clarity, intelligibility, and overall sound of a track.

There are two main types of EQ: subtractive and additive. Subtractive EQ is used to reduce the level of unwanted frequencies, while additive EQ is used to boost the level of desired frequencies.

EQ can be used on individual tracks, as well as on the entire mix. When EQing individual tracks, the goal is to make each track sound its best and to fit in well with the rest of the mix. When EQing the entire mix, the goal is to create a balance between all of the tracks and to achieve a polished and professional sound.

Here are some of the best EQ to use in your music production

• FabFilter Pro-Q 3 is one of the most popular and versatile EQ plugins available. It has a wide range of features, including a spectral analyzer, mid/side processing, and multiple filter types. Pro-Q 3 is also very user-friendly, with a clear and intuitive interface.

• The iZotope Ozone 10 EQ is another excellent option for music production. It has a clean and straightforward interface, and it offers a variety of features that make it easy to shape your sound. The Ozone 10 EQ also includes a number of presets that can help you get started quickly.

• Sonible Smart:EQ 3 is a dynamic EQ plugin that uses artificial intelligence to automatically identify and remove harsh frequencies. It's a great tool for improving the clarity and intelligibility of vocals, as well as for reducing unwanted resonances in other instruments.

• The Waves F6 Dynamic EQ is another powerful dynamic EQ plugin. It has six bands, each with its own independent threshold and gain controls. This allows you to very precisely control the dynamics of your sound. The F6 Dynamic EQ is also very versatile, and it can be used on a wide range of instruments and vocals.

• The Brainworx Amek EQ 200 is a plugin that emulates the sound of the classic Amek EQ 200 analog EQ. It has a warm and musical sound, and it's a great choice for adding character to your tracks. The Amek EQ 200 is also very versatile, and it can be used on a wide range of instruments and vocals.

• Soundtheory Gullfoss is a mastering EQ plugin that is designed to help you achieve a polished and professional sound. It has a number of features that make it ideal for mastering, such as linear phase EQ, M/S processing, and a variety of presets.

• SoundRadix SurferEQ 2 is a mid/side EQ plugin that allows you to independently EQ the mid and side channels of your signal. This is a great way to improve the stereo image of your mix and to create more space and separation between your instruments.

Choosing to use any of these EQ plugin options will help elevate your audio production to the next level, but whichever one you choose to use is up to you and your own production preferences.

Do you want to get your music video on VEVO? Are you looking to set up an official VEVO artist channel, even though you're unsigned?
VEVO provides premium music video content for some of the world’s biggest artists. Through Highvibes Distribution, you can now set up your own VEVO channel and get discovered worldwide on the most popular music video platform out there.

Any artists or labels who distribute content via Highvibes Distribution can to set-up their own VEVO channel and receive royalties whenever their music video is viewed on the platform. You can only upload your music videos or set up a new artist channel through one of Vevo’s official partners. When you upload videos to Vevo through Highvibes Distribution, you’ll keep 100% of your royalties, so every penny you earn through the platform goes straight into your pocket. 

Once you’ve created your Highvibes account, you’ll be able to upload your music video through your personal dashboard. As soon as we receive your video, we’ll transfer it straight to Vevo. To avoid delays and problem with the upload process, it’s important to make sure your video adhere to Vevo’s rules.

After uploading your music video to VEVO it can take up to 10 days to appear on the platform if you don’t already have an artist page set up. If you already have a profile established on Vevo, your video will usually take between 24 – 48 hours to go live.

CLICK HERE TO UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC VIDEO TO VEVO

In order to distribute a DJ mix to Apple Music, you'll need to meet a few metadata requirements. Here's what you need to know to successfully deliver a DJ mix.

Just to be clear, A DJ mix is "an album containing multiple tracks overlaid or otherwise mixed together for continuous play." 

1. DJ Mix albums must NOT be delivered as a single audio file. It does need to be delivered as separate tracks.
2. The release must list the DJ or artist at the album level and identify them as primary.
3. Tracks that appear on DJ mixes must list the original artists as primary.
4. DJ Mix albums must include a title version of "(DJ Mix)" in the album-level version information. 
5. Mixed tracks appearing on a DJ Mix must include the title version [Mixed] after all other version information.

Here's an example: