Deezer
Deezer has a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Deezer for Creators gives you tools to customize your profile, analyze your audience, and promote your music.
Artist Portal: creators.deezer.com
Audio quality on Deezer
Section titled “Audio quality on Deezer”Deezer offers multiple audio quality tiers:
| Tier | Quality | Format | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 64 kbps | MP3 | Free users (mobile) |
| Standard | 128 kbps | MP3 | Free and paid users |
| High Quality | 320 kbps | MP3 | Paid subscribers |
| HiFi | 1,411 kbps (16-bit/44.1kHz) | FLAC | Paid subscribers |
Users on the free tier can only access Basic or Standard quality. Paid subscribers have access to all quality options, and can set different quality levels for mobile data, WiFi, and Google Cast connections.
LabelGrid automatically delivers your music in the appropriate format for each tier. Upload the highest quality source file (WAV preferred) to ensure the best listening experience across all tiers.
Claiming your profile
Section titled “Claiming your profile”Requirements
Section titled “Requirements”- At least one release live on Deezer (distributed through LabelGrid)
- Your artist name as it appears on Deezer
- Professional email address
How to claim
Section titled “How to claim”- Go to creators.deezer.com
- Click Get Started
- Search for your artist name
- Verify your identity through:
- Social media accounts
- Official website
- Email verification
- Wait for verification (typically 1-3 business days)
Account types
Section titled “Account types”| Type | Access |
|---|---|
| Artist | Manage one artist page |
| Manager | Multi-artist management |
| Label | Catalog oversight and portfolio management |
Key features
Section titled “Key features”| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Profile Customization | Bio, photo, and highlight feature |
| Highlight | Showcase specific content on your page |
| Analytics | In-depth streaming data |
| Release Notifications | Alert followers about new music |
| Playlist Tracking | See which playlists feature your music |
Highlight feature
Section titled “Highlight feature”The Highlight feature lets you pin content to the top of your artist profile, similar to Spotify’s Artist Pick.
How it works
Section titled “How it works”- Pin any track, album, or playlist to your profile
- Only appears if your latest release is 1+ month old
- Great for promoting catalog tracks or seasonal content
- Automatically rotates to your newest release when you drop new music
Best practices
Section titled “Best practices”- Highlight your most popular or meaningful track
- Update seasonally or for campaigns
- Use for catalog discovery between releases
Analytics
Section titled “Analytics”Deezer for Creators provides detailed insights:
- Stream counts - Total plays and unique listeners
- Geographic data - Where your fans are located
- Playlist performance - Track playlist additions and removals
- Demographic insights - Age and gender breakdown
- Trend analysis - Performance over time
Release notifications
Section titled “Release notifications”When you release new music, Deezer can notify your followers:
- Followers receive alerts when you drop new music
- Appears in their notifications and recommendations
- Drives first-week streams
SongCatcher
Section titled “SongCatcher”Deezer’s SongCatcher feature works like Shazam, allowing users to identify songs playing around them.
How it helps you
Section titled “How it helps you”- Users who SongCatch your music can instantly save or follow you
- Drives discovery when your music plays in public spaces
- Converts casual listeners into followers
Best practice
Section titled “Best practice”If you have music playing in venues, retail spaces, or radio, Deezer users in your key markets can discover you through SongCatcher.
Flow is Deezer’s AI-powered playlist generator that creates a personalized, never-ending mix based on a user’s favorite songs, genres, and artists along with new recommendations. Users need to like at least 16 artists or songs to activate Flow.
Why Flow matters for you
Section titled “Why Flow matters for you”When fans like or favorite your music, it gets added to their Flow — meaning your tracks can be surfaced repeatedly to engaged listeners alongside new recommendations.
Regional strength
Section titled “Regional strength”Deezer is particularly strong in:
- France - Homegrown platform with strong market share
- Brazil - One of the top streaming platforms
- Germany - Significant user base
- MENA (Middle East & North Africa) - Strong presence through partnerships
- Sub-Saharan Africa - Growing presence
If these are key markets for you, prioritize your Deezer presence.
Tips for success
Section titled “Tips for success”- Complete your profile - Full bio, high-quality images, social links
- Use Highlight strategically - Promote catalog between releases
- Engage with Deezer playlists - Research which playlists fit your sound
- Monitor regional performance - Focus on markets where Deezer is strong
Resources
Section titled “Resources”- Deezer for Creators - Main creator portal and documentation
- Deezer for Creators FAQ
- LabelGrid Support
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