Release music on TikTok as an official sound.
On TikTok, reach depends on the sound. Only an officially delivered song appears in the sound library with your name, title and artwork. With OGRECORDS™ you deliver your track to TikTok, choose which part plays as the sound, and can start it before the actual release.
- 10% revenue share, no subscription
- ISRC & UPC included
- You keep your masters
- Delivery time after approval
- 1–2 business daysTikTok
- Estimate per stream
- no per-stream modelPayouts work differently, see below
- Our commission
- 10%Revenue share · no subscription, no setup fees
- Master rights
- 100%always stay with you
Why an official TikTok sound?
If you only post your song in one of your own videos, it becomes an "original sound" with no title, no link to streaming services and no pay when others use it. A song delivered through a distributor appears in the sound library with artist name and title, can be searched for, and every use is matched to your release.
You pick the hook
TikTok doesn't play the whole song, just a clip. In the release wizard you set where that clip starts: right at the hook people dance to, lip-sync to or tell their story over. The start of a song is rarely the best choice.
Your sound on TikTok before release day
Many songs go viral on TikTok before they come out on Spotify. That's why you can set an early date for your release: TikTok gets the hook clip from that day on, while the full song still comes out on every streaming platform on the actual release date. Instagram and Facebook get the song only on release day on purpose, because otherwise the whole track would be available there early.
How do you earn with TikTok sounds?
TikTok doesn't pay per view. It pays through license agreements with rights holders. The amount per video is small. What counts is the reach: users can save a sound straight to their streaming app, and a trend on TikTok almost always pulls streams on Spotify and Apple Music along with it. The terms for social earnings are on Pricing.
5 steps to turn your song into a TikTok sound
- 01
Sign up for free
Create an account, sign the distribution agreement online, verify your identity. Your TikTok account stays untouched.
- 02
Upload track and artwork
WAV, FLAC or AIFF, artwork from 3000 × 3000 pixels. The artwork appears on the sound page.
- 03
Set the hook clip
In the wizard you choose where the clip TikTok uses as the sound begins.
- 04
Release date and optional early date
TikTok is preselected along with every other store. With an early date, the sound starts on TikTok before the song is out on streaming services.
- 05
Submit and post the first clip yourself
As soon as the sound is available, use it in a video of your own. That's how fans get to know it and can reuse it.
How do you earn with TikTok?
TikTok doesn't pay per stream or view. It pays out of license pools shared by usage. Per video that's very little, and a per-stream table would make up a number here. The measurable effect usually shows on streaming platforms: a TikTok trend brings saves and streams on Spotify, Apple Music and others.
Industry averages, not a guarantee. More on rates and deductions at How much does Spotify pay per stream? and Pricing.
How to give your sound reach
Hook first
Pick your strongest seconds as the clip. If people aren't hooked in the first moments, they swipe on.
Start early
With an early date you can test the sound before the song is out everywhere and build demand up to release day.
Your own videos as a template
Show in your clips how the sound can be used: a trend format, a gesture, a line to lip-sync. People who copy need something to copy.
Build a bridge to Spotify
Put a smart link in your bio so TikTok listeners can stream the full song or save it in advance.
Ready for TikTok?
Your account is set up in a few minutes, then the release wizard walks you through every step.
Common questions about TikTok
How do I get my song on TikTok as a sound?
Through a music distributor. The song then appears in the TikTok sound library with title and artist name, instead of as a nameless original sound.
Can I choose which part of my song plays on TikTok?
Yes. In the release wizard you set the start of the clip TikTok uses as the sound.
Can I release my song on TikTok before release day?
Yes. With an early date TikTok gets the hook clip sooner, and the full song comes out on streaming platforms on the regular release date.
Do I earn money when someone uses my sound?
Yes, through the license agreements between TikTok and rights holders. The amounts per video are small. The bigger effect is streams on other platforms.
Will my song also be available for Instagram Reels?
Instagram and Facebook are delivered separately and get the song on the release date. That also applies when TikTok has an early date.
How long does it take for my sound to appear on TikTok?
After our review and delivery, TikTok usually processes songs within one to two business days.
Besides TikTok, your release lands in every other store
The same upload delivers to every platform in the network. Here are the guides for the most important ones.
Your song as an official TikTok sound.
Pick the hook, set an early date, start a trend. From the same upload as for Spotify and Apple Music.
TikTok is a trademark of its respective owner. OGRECORDS™ is an independent music distributor and is not affiliated with TikTok.