Get Your Music on Gaana
Distribute your music to Gaana and reach music fans across India, while keeping 100% of your royalties.
How to Upload Music on Gaana
1. Sign up for a free Ditto Music account.
2. Upload your music to Gaana on the Ditto Release Builder.
3. Submit your release's cover art, lyrics and drop date.
4. Include credits and collaborators so everyone gets paid automatically.
5. Get reports on your music's performance and keep all of your royalties.
Why Release Music on Gaana?
Gaana is one of India's longest-running and most popular music streaming apps, with music in Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali and many other Indian languages.
Gaana is owned by the same company as Mirchi, one of India's biggest radio networks with more than 70 stations, giving it a strong focus on local artists and live events.
Releasing to Gaana and JioSaavn through Ditto lets you reach fans on two of India's biggest local streaming apps with one upload.
Why use Ditto Music.
Unlimited Releases
Release as much music as you like to every major music platform worldwide.
Free Pre-Save SmartLinks
Let fans pre-save your music before it drops and share your release everywhere with just one link.
Keep 100% Royalties
Keep 100% of the royalties you earn and all of the rights to your music.
Publishing, Sync & More
Access tools and services to boost your profile and earnings, including publishing, sync pitching, chart registration and more.
Advanced Analytics
Explore streaming insights, download numbers and listener demographic data. Get the Ditto app to track stats from your phone.
Fast Payouts
Get paid royalties directly into your account and withdraw your earnings with a couple of clicks.
Split Payments
Automatically split royalties with your collaborators, producers, features, songwriters or anyone else who's earned a cut.
Get Signed
We scout talent from our distribution services and sign them to label services deals where we can offer more marketing support.
More Stores
Distribute to 150+ stores in a single upload. Land on every platform that pays.
From bedroom uploads to Grammy stages.
Gaana Distribution Explained
Can I get my songs on Gaana?
Yes - it's easy! When you sign up to distribute with Ditto you'll be able to upload your music to Gaana as well as hundreds of other major music streaming platforms quickly and hassle-free. Your tracks will need to meet the specific requirements set out by Gaana to get accepted on the platform. Make sure to read our music guidelines and cover art specs for more information on these.
How long does it take to upload tracks on Gaana?
When you submit a track through Ditto to upload to Gaana, it'll usually take 14 days to go live on the platform.
Can I choose a release date on Gaana?
Yes! No matter which kind of Ditto subscription you have, you'll be able to choose an exact release date for the tracks you submit with us. Make sure the date you've chosen is at least 2 weeks from the day you upload it to our platform.
Do I need to be based in India to release on Gaana?
No. Artists anywhere in the world can release music on Gaana through Ditto and reach fans across India. Make sure you choose the right language when you upload, so listeners can find your music.
How much money will I earn from Gaana?
Short answer is that it varies. Like all music streaming platforms, Gaana's royalty rate changes depending on where your listeners are and the type of subscription they're streaming your music from.
When do I get paid by Gaana?
There can be a delay of around two months after uploading your track to Gaana before receiving your royalties. We'll pay 100% of the royalties you generate from streams on Gaana directly into your Ditto account as soon as we receive them.
Can I release on JioSaavn and Spotify too?
Yes. With one upload, Ditto sends your music to Gaana as well as JioSaavn, Spotify and over 150 other stores worldwide, so you can reach fans across India and beyond.
How do I start posting songs on Gaana?
If you haven't already, sign up and create a free Ditto Music account today. From there you can start uploading your tracks to Gaana and keep absolutely everything you earn!
