release music on TikTok as an official sound.
on TikTok, a sound determines reach – but only an officially delivered song appears with your name, title, and cover in the sound library. with OGRECORDS™, you deliver your track to TikTok, choose which excerpt plays as the sound, and can even launch 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
- estimated per stream value
- no per-stream modelpayouts work differently – see below
- our commission
- 10%revenue share · no subscription, no setup fees
- master rights
- 100%remain yours – always
why an official TikTok sound?
if you only post your song in your own video, an “original sound” is created without a title, without a connection to streaming services, and without remuneration if others use it. a song delivered via distribution, however, appears with the artist name and title in the sound library, can be searched, and is assigned to your release with every use.
you determine the hook
TikTok doesn't play the whole song, but an excerpt. in the release wizard, you set where this excerpt begins – exactly the spot with the hook that people dance to, lip-sync to, or tell their story with. the beginning of a song is rarely the best choice for this.
sound on TikTok before release
many songs go viral on TikTok before they appear on Spotify. that's why you can set an early date for your release: TikTok gets the hook excerpt from that day, while the full song continues to appear on all streaming platforms on the actual release date. Instagram and Facebook deliberately receive the song only at release – otherwise, the entire track would be available there in advance.
how do you earn money with TikTok sounds?
TikTok does not pay per view, but through licensing agreements with rights holders. the amount per video is small – the real value lies in the reach: users can save a sound directly in their streaming app, and a trend on TikTok almost always attracts streams on Spotify and Apple Music. the conditions for social earnings are on pricing.
in 5 steps: how your song becomes a TikTok sound
- 01
register for free
create an account, digitally sign the distribution agreement, confirm identity.
- 02
upload track and cover
WAV, FLAC, or AIFF, cover from 3000 × 3000 pixels. the cover appears on the sound page.
- 03
define hook excerpt
in the wizard, you select the starting point of the excerpt that TikTok uses as a sound.
- 04
release date and optional early date
TikTok is pre-selected with all stores. with an early date, the sound starts on TikTok earlier than the song on streaming services.
- 05
submit and post the first clip yourself
as soon as the sound is available, use it in your own video – this way fans get to know it and can reuse it.
how do you earn with TikTok?
TikTok does not remunerate per stream or view, but through license pools distributed according to usage. per video, this is very little – a per-stream table would invent a number here. the measurable effect is usually seen on streaming platforms: a TikTok trend brings saves and streams to Spotify, Apple Music, and co.
Industry averages, not a guarantee. More on rates and deductions at How much does Spotify pay per stream? and Pricing.
how your sound gets reach
hook first
choose the strongest seconds as the excerpt. if people aren't hooked in the first moments, they'll swipe on.
start early
with an early date, you test the sound before the song appears everywhere – and build demand until release.
your own videos as a template
show in your clips how to use the sound: a trend format, a gesture, a phrase for lip-sync. imitators need a template.
build a bridge to Spotify
put a Smartlink in your bio so TikTok listeners can stream or pre-save the full song directly.
ready for TikTok?
account in minutes, release wizard guides you through every step.
frequently asked questions about TikTok
how do i get my song on TikTok as a sound?
through a music distributor. the song will then appear with title and artist name in the TikTok sound library, instead of as an unnamed original sound.
can i choose which part of my song plays on TikTok?
yes. in the release wizard, you set the start point of the clip TikTok uses as a sound.
can i release my song on TikTok before the release date?
yes. with an early release date, TikTok gets the hook clip sooner; the full song appears on streaming platforms on the regular release date.
do i earn money if someone uses my sound?
yes, through licensing agreements between TikTok and rights holders. the amounts per video are small; the greater effect is streams on other platforms.
will my song also be available on Instagram Reels?
Instagram and Facebook are supplied separately and receive the song on the release date – even if TikTok has an early release date.
how long does it take for my sound to be on TikTok?
after our review and delivery, TikTok usually processes songs within one to two business days.
your release doesn't just appear on TikTok
With the same upload, you deliver to all platforms in the network – here are the instructions for the most important ones.
your song as an official TikTok sound.
choose hook, set early release date, start 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.