Get Your Music on QQ Music
Distribute your music to QQ Music and open the door to millions of new listeners. Upload with Ditto to expand your global presence whilst keeping 100% of your royalties.
How to Upload Music on QQ Music
1. Create a free Ditto Music account.
2. Upload your tracks, artwork and lyrics to QQ Music and set your release date.
3. Credit your collaborators and set up automatic royalty payments for them.
4. Grab your free Pre-Save link and share it with your fanbase.
5. Download the Ditto Music app to track real-time sales and audience data.
Why Release Music on QQ Music?
QQ Music is China’s biggest streaming platform with hundreds of millions of highly engaged listeners using the service.
A partnership between Tencent and Spotify, this platform gives artists direct access to a huge audience base with a range of discovery tools available to help your music reach new fans and build momentum.
Beyond streaming, QQ Music’s premium user base can provide additional revenue opportunities such as paid downloads and high-quality listening experiences.
Releasing your tracks on QQ Music gives you a vast and active community of music fans across China to market your music to, opening the door to international exposure and real audience growth.
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.
QQ Music Distribution Explained
Can anyone release music on QQ Music?
Yes! All artists can upload music to QQ Music as long as all audio, artwork and metadata guidelines are met. Once uploaded, Ditto will deliver your release directly into the Tencent Music ecosystem.
How long does it take for my release to go live on QQ Music?
Once approved by your distributor, your release will go live in about 1 to 4 weeks. It can be faster but best to allow 3-4 weeks lead time ahead of your desired release date.
Do I need Chinese translations for my titles or lyrics?
No, there is no requirement to provide Chinese translations when uploading to QQ Music, although it is highly recommended given the primarily Chinese audience. Using a distributor can help simplify this process and ensures your release is properly formatting for the Chinese platform.
How much will I make per stream on QQ Music?
The truth is, it can vary. QQ Music’s royalty payouts depend on various factors including listener location and your account subscription tier. Learn more with our Streaming Royalties Calculator.
Will my release also appear on other Tencent platforms like Kugou or Kuwo?
Yes, when you upload music through a digital distributor like Ditto Music that partners with Tencent Music Entertainment, your release will automatically go onto the stores within their network like Kugou Music, Kuwo Music, and WeSing.
