Release day is the apex of months, if not years, of hard work, artistry, and determination for artists. Artists pour their hearts, souls, and minds into their work, from the melodies to the lyrics to the post-release promotion. And at midnight, fans will flock to streaming services to be the first listeners, and while the music transports them into a new environment, until this point, fans are stuck listening to the music and left to discern the lyrics on their own.  It becomes a crucial missing piece in the fan experience; for artists, it's a missed opportunity to share their artistry to the fullest extent.

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With Musixmatch Pro's latest feature release, we've solved this problem. We've reduced the typical 48-hour wait window to 0 with our pre-release capabilities.

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If you've ever wondered how to add my lyrics to Spotify early? You've come to the correct place. In this blog, we'll dive into how pre-release lyrics work and how you can get your lyrics on Spotify, Instagram, basically everywhere early.

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Pre-Release Lyrics Capabilities

The pre-release lyrics capability is the latest feature added to the robust offering of Musixmatch Pro. Now, artists, managers, and labels can upload lyric transcriptions and time synchronization to audio before release, ensuring that lyrics are available on DSPs, like Spotify and Apple Music, at the critical moment of release.

The result is a seamless experience for fans upon release, an amplification of the artist's most critical messaging, and maximized royalties at the height of album release.

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How to add your lyrics everywhere, early.

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Step 1: Go to Musixmatch Pro

Access your Musixmatch Pro account; users with a Grow or Plus plan can access the pre-release lyrics features.

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Step 2: Connect to your Apple Music Pre-Save Album or upload your audio file.

‍Upload the audio file for your song, where it says to add an upcoming release. Upload your audio file in any of the acceptable file formats. If you don't feel like uploading your music ahead of time, no worries, you can add static or plain lyrics and synchronize them later when your release is out.

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Step 3: Transcribe and Synchronize your music

‍Here, you can transcribe your lyrics manually or, if you've added an audio file, utilize our AI sync and transcription tool to automatically synchronize and transcribe your lyrics in seconds.

Step 4: Create promotional videos and content to make the most of your next release‍

If you've uploaded the audio file and synchronized your lyrics, you can use the lyric video maker tool to create promotional content to tease your album or single.

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How does having your lyrics live on the day of release help me grow as an artist?

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By having your lyrics on Spotify at the moment of release, you'll take advantage of having your fans engage more with your music. When you transcribe and synchronize your lyrics ahead of time on Musixmatch Pro, you can then easily create every piece of promotional content you need for your music. You can create Spotify canvases, social media promotional videos, and full-length lyrics videos, allowing you to promote your music before, during, and after release, maximizing your music's impact.
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With Musixmatch Pro, you control the release experience end-to-end. Get started with Musixmatch Pro now.