Deezer
Deezer has a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, and Africa, with over 16 million subscribers worldwide. Deezer for Creators gives you tools to customize your profile, analyze your audience, and promote your music.
Artist Portal: creators.deezer.com
Claiming your profile
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
- 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
| Type | Access |
|---|---|
| Artist | Manage one artist page |
| Manager | Multi-artist management |
| Label | Catalog oversight and portfolio management |
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
The Highlight feature lets you pin content to the top of your artist profile, similar to Spotify’s Artist Pick.
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
- Highlight your most popular or meaningful track
- Update seasonally or for campaigns
- Use for catalog discovery between releases
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
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
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
- Africa - Growing presence
If these are key markets for you, prioritize your Deezer presence.
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