VK Music distribution

How to release on VK Music through a distributor

Distribute to VK Music and 70+ platforms with creator. Delivery follows internal review. Keep up to 95% of royalties. Plans from $12.99/month.

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At a glance

Official VK Music releases require a distributor. After our internal review, creator delivers your release to the platform.

VK Music doesn’t publish a fixed rate per stream or per 1,000 streams. Your report shows actual earnings.

An official release gives you an artist profile, VK Studio, stats and eligibility for VK Mix. Uploading to a personal profile doesn’t.

VK’s share of your earnings depends on your audience. creator credits earnings from reports in rubles.

A simple process

How it works

Create a creator account

Sign up at creatormusic.ru and verify your identity. VK is one of Russia’s largest music platforms, and official releases reach it through a distributor.

Upload your release

Add WAV or M4A audio, 3000×3000 px cover art and metadata. Choosing the right genre is particularly important for VK.

Your music goes live on VK and 70+ streaming platforms

After our internal review, creator delivers your release to VK Music and your other selected platforms. Each platform determines its review and publication timeline.

Prepare your release

Release requirements for VK Music

Audio formatWAV (16 or 24 bit, 44.1 kHz or higher) or M4A without a video track. Up to 300 MB per file.

Cover art3000×3000 px, JPG or PNG, without platform logos, social media logos or links.

MetadataThe title, artist, songwriters, contributors and genre must accurately describe your release.

TimingInternal review usually takes up to 2–3 business days. After delivery, each platform determines its review and publication timeline. We recommend uploading at least 5–7 days before your target date.

What isn’t allowedRecordings you don’t have rights to, artificial streams or other people’s trademarks in cover art.

PitchingYou can prepare a pitching brief in your creator dashboard. Submission to editors depends on the available channel and each platform’s rules. Pitching doesn’t guarantee editorial playlist placement or recommendations.

FeaturesAccess to VK Studio and stats, eligibility for VK Mix, and reach through clips and stories.

About VK Music

Frequently asked questions

01Does VK accept direct uploads?

No. VK Music accepts releases through music distributors. creator delivers content that has been prepared and reviewed.

02How do VK royalties work?

VK pays royalties for streams on VK Music. creator collects these earnings and pays your share of 80–95%, depending on your plan, quarterly.

03Can I upload a podcast or audiobook through creator?

creator specializes in music releases. For other types of content, ask support at team@creatormusic.ru or t.me/creatorsmusic.

04Will I get a verified VK artist profile?

VK artist profile verification is a separate process with its own rules. Distributing a release through creator doesn’t guarantee profile verification.

05How much does VK Music pay per 1,000 streams?

VK doesn’t publish a universal rate per 1,000 streams. Earnings depend on the reporting period, audience type and rights holder’s terms. Your own reports provide the most reliable guide.

06How is an official release different from uploading a track to my VK profile?

A personal profile upload is visible to friends and followers but doesn’t provide an artist profile, stats or royalties, and isn’t included in music search or recommendations. An official release through creator gives you a VK Music catalog profile, VK Studio access, streaming royalties and eligibility for selections such as VK Mix.

07Can I release music on VK Music for free?

VK Music receives its official catalog through distributors. Services have different subscriptions, fees and terms. creator plans start at $12.99/month, and you keep 80–95% of royalties depending on your plan. International checkout is coming soon.

Before you release