Shazam & Siri Integration for Apple Music Growth

Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/artist/stephen-allen-music/1092692557

1. What Is Shazam Integration?

  • When fans use Shazam to identify your song, it feeds data to Apple Music.

  • Apple uses Shazam trends to help decide:

    • Playlist placement (e.g., New Music Daily, Shazam Discovery)

    • Personalized recommendations

    • Localized trends on Apple Charts

2. How to Ensure You’re Shazam-Ready

  • Use a trusted distributor with proper metadata delivery to Shazam (DistroKid, TuneCore, etc.)

  • Make sure your songs are:

    • Properly titled

    • Mixed and mastered cleanly

    • Delivered with correct ISRC codes

3. Increase Shazam Activity

  • Encourage fans to Shazam your music during:

    • Live shows

    • Instagram Reels and TikToks

    • Teaser trailers with no song title visible

  • Add text like: “Shazam this track to unlock it early” or “Can you guess the song?”

4. Use Shazam Charts Strategically

  • Track your position in the Shazam Discovery Charts

  • These charts help you:

    • Spot hot territories

    • Target ads geographically

    • Refine your marketing strategy

5. Optimize for Siri

  • When metadata and lyrics are properly submitted:

    • Fans can say “Hey Siri, play [Your Song Name] by [Your Name]”

  • This works best when:

    • Your song title is unique

    • Your vocals are clear

    • You’re listed as the primary artist, not just a feature

6. Shazam Playlists

If your song gains traction:

  • It can be added to Shazam Discovery, a powerful editorial playlist updated weekly.

  • Shazam’s regional charts often feed into Apple Music local playlists (e.g., Shazam Singapore Top 50).

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