Start Here – Build and Release Your First AI Music Drop
One drop. One link. One proof you’re real.
This page is your fastest path to publish your first AI music drop without getting stuck in “almost.” You’ll finish one track, pair it with one visual, publish through one set of rails, and run a simple promo loop.
The Drop Flow (See It Before You Do It)
Make Song
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Create Cover
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Prep Metadata
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Publish
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Promote (24h Loop)
This is not a catalog strategy. It’s a proof strategy.
Quick Start (5-Minute Read)
- Pick one finished track (do not reopen the project).
- Create one clean cover.
- Choose your rail: BandLab (free) or DistroKid (paid).
- Post one message explaining why you made it + link.
Release Rails
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BandLab Distribution (Free)
BandLab link → -
DistroKid (Paid)
DistroKid 7% off →
Choose the one you will finish today. Confirm policies inside the platform before publishing.
Decision Gate (Read This Before Publishing)
- Is the track finished — or are you still chasing better?
- Is the cover readable on a phone?
- Is your artist name spelled the same everywhere?
- Can you explain the meaning in one sentence?
If yes to all four — ship it.
What Success Looks Like (First Drop)
| Metric | Healthy First Goal |
|---|---|
| Published? | Yes |
| People listened? | 10+ |
| Engagement? | 1–3 comments or replies |
| You learned something? | Yes |
The first drop is not about scale. It’s about proof and pattern recognition.
What Next?
Want the “what now?” system?
After your first drop, this is your next move:
How to Use Full System →