You can add lyrics to a single or album before it’s officially released to cut distribution time and let them appear on release date together with your music.
These are the things you need to know:
Pre-release metadata is pulled automatically from trusted sources. For releases new to our system, Pro guides you through the few details we still need, so make sure to have your details at hand.
Submit at least five days before release.
To make sure everything is in place on release day, lyrics and release data should be submitted no later than five days ahead. Earlier is better — late is missed.
We value confidentiality. Your lyrics remain private until release.
Time-synced lyrics, fully supported.
Want to offer time-synced lyrics? The tool supports it end-to-end with a confidential workflow that keeps your music safe from leaks until the moment it’s ready to be heard.
How do I start?
Step 1. Select the artist from your roster
Step 2. Check your roster
Pre-release metadata is pulled automatically from trusted sources and appears in the Roster tab of Musixmatch Pro. Check there first before doing anything else.
Step 3. If it's not visible yet, add it manually
In the Roster tab, click Add release and select Upcoming release. You'll then be asked to choose one of two options.
Option A - Your upcoming release is not yet publicly available
Select this if your album is not already publicly listed as a pre-release on digital music streaming services.
You will be required by the UPC (Universal Product Code) to continue — you can request this from your distributor. Once entered, you'll be asked to provide additional details about the album and its tracks (ISRC codes) before you can start adding lyrics.
Option B - Your upcoming release is already public
Select this if your album is already publicly listed as a pre-release on digital music streaming services.
Learn more about digital streaming services pre-release links.
Step 3. Find your Upcoming Release in the Roster tab
Now you can add and sync your music!
Additional notes.
This feature is not available for Free or Basic plan users. Only Artist Grow or higher tiers can upload lyrics for upcoming releases.
If you're enrolled in Pro for Labels beta, you will find an entry point to add your pre-releases metadata directly in your Home page.