GET YOUR MUSIC ON YOUTUBE MUSIC PLAYLISTS

UnitedMasters is giving independent artists the opportunity to get their music playlisted on YouTube Music and other streaming platforms. Join UnitedMasters SELECT to promote your music through playlisting, exclusive brand deals, sync licensing, and more.

How To Get On YouTube Music Playlists

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SELECT Yourself

Browse Exclusives

Get Playlisted

Sign up for UnitedMasters SELECT and create your artist profile to start distributing unlimited music.

Once your release has been approved, browse playlisting opportunities in the "Exclusives" tab of the app.

Submit your track(s) for consideration and check your email for important updates from our A&R team.

Increase Exposure: Maximize your digital reach & build a dedicated fanbase across streaming platforms.

Get Discovered: Catch the attention of millions of new fans.

Level Up Your Music Career With YouTube Music Playlists

Grow Streams Organically: SELECT artists don't have to worry about paying extra for promotion. Landing your music on an YouTube Music playlist can help you drive streams in your sleep.

Getting playlisted on YouTube Music and other streaming platforms offers a multitude of benefits to artists, contributing to their visibility, reach, and overall career advancement.

Generate Revenue: Get your streams up and get paid! With UnitedMasters SELECT, you keep 100% of your earnings. 

Build Credibility: Get co-signed by one of the hottest professionally-curated playlists in independent music.

Open Doors: Getting playlisted can lead to additional opportunities like collaborations, licensing deals, and more when leveraged correctly.

How To Make The Most Out Of YouTube Playlists

UnitedMasters gives independent artists the tools & education needed to take their career to the next level. To take full advantage of YouTube, artists should be sure to do the following:

Invest In Audio Quality

With UnitedMasters SELECT, you can upload unlimited music to streaming platforms — but before you do, it's important to properly mix & master your music first.

Be Yourself

Authenticity can go a long way, so rather than mimicking others, artists should focus on finding their own, unique sound.

Stay Consistent

Playlist pitching can be a frustrating and time-consuming process for independent artists. Be sure to monitor the Exclusives tab of the UnitedMasters app for upcoming opportunities.

JOIN A COMMUNITY OF 1.5+ MILLION ARTISTS MASTERING THEIR INDEPENDENCE.

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Unlimited Distribution

With SELECT, you can release as much music as you want and never have to pay per release.

Global Marketing and A&R

SELECT is where our team looks first to find new PARTNER artists. After you join SELECT, you could be next.

Sync Licensing & Brand Deals

Submit your music for sync placements & exclusive brand deals.

Split Pay

Easily split streaming royalties with collaborators.

Playlist Pitching

Reach millions of listeners worldwide on streaming platforms.

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Getting Playlisted on YouTube Music FAQs

HOW DO I GET ON YOUTUBE MUSIC PLAYLISTS WITH THE HELP OF UNITEDMASTERS?

Start by signing up for UnitedMasters SELECT and distributing a release to streaming platforms. Through our partnership with Groover, SELECT artists can pitch their releases to playlist curators on YouTube Music and other streaming platforms.

UnitedMasters PARTNER artists get support from our in-house artist relations team, personalized marketing campaigns, white glove distribution, playlist pitching, hand-picked brand collabs, and more. UnitedMasters SELECT artists are eligible to be invited, and among the first to be considered for our PARTNER tier.

HOW DO I GET MY SONGS ON YOUTUBE MUSIC PLAYLISTS?

Playlist pitching can be a difficult and time-consuming process, especially for independent artists & producers. Now UnitedMasters is leveling the playing field by helping artists submit for playlisting on major streaming platforms like YouTube Music, Audiomack, Spotify and Apple Music directly in the app.

DO ARTISTS GET PAID FOR PLAYLISTED MUSIC?

In general playlists don't pay artists directly, but landing a song on a playlist can pay off in increased streaming royalties.

WHY SHOULD I PUT MY SONGS ON YOUTUBE MUSIC?

For emerging artists, having your music on YouTube Music and other streaming platforms is a great way to maximize your digital reach and find new fans. YouTube Music is one of the most used streaming platforms that you can distribute to, making it a great outlet for independent artists when used correctly.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY SONG IS BEING PLAYLISTED?

After distributing a release through UnitedMasters SELECT, you'll be notified by our in-house A&R team if your music is chosen for a playlist. From there, you can track your streaming analytics in the app to better understand the impact of each playlist placement.

DO I NEED TO PAY FOR PLAYLISTING?

With UnitedMasters SELECT, there are no additional fees to pitch for playlist consideration. Submit unlimited tracks in the Exclusives tab to maximize your chances of being selected.