# WAVE RECORDS

**Record Label, Music Distribution & Label Services**
*Established 2024 in Egypt — Independent Music Infrastructure from the Middle East for Global Artists, Labels & Catalogs.*

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## Overview

WAVE RECORDS is an independent Egyptian music company and record label providing digital music distribution, label services, artist development, marketing, production, rights and catalog management across the Middle East and global markets.

## Key Metrics

- **Releases:** 1,800+
- **Artists:** 400+
- **Streams:** 55M+
- **Digital Platforms:** 450+
- **Countries:** 190+
- **Support:** 24/7 Support

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## 10-Step Release & Artist Workflow

1. **01 DISCOVER:** Artist / project assessment and understanding of objectives.
2. **02 PLAN:** Release strategy, timeline and project planning.
3. **03 PREPARE:** Metadata, artwork, rights documentation, ISRC / UPC and QC.
4. **04 PITCH:** Editorial preparation and eligible playlist pitching.
5. **05 DELIVER:** Digital distribution and platform delivery across 450+ DSPs in 190+ countries.
6. **06 MARKET:** Digital marketing, social content, PR, creator campaigns and release promotion.
7. **07 MONETIZE:** Eligible Content ID and UGC monetization workflows.
8. **08 MANAGE:** Catalog, rights, artist profiles, metadata and release management.
9. **09 ANALYZE:** Royalty reporting, platform data and performance analysis.
10. **10 DEVELOP:** Artist development, project strategy and long-term growth support.

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## Distribution Plans

### VIP — Single Track Distribution
- **Price:** $5 / 200 EGP per track
- **Positioning:** Designed for artists who want to distribute an individual release without entering a longer-term artist contract.
- **Includes:** Digital Music Distribution, Lyrics Distribution to all platforms, Metadata, Artwork, ISRC / UPC, Artist Mapping, Platform Delivery, Release Monitoring, Catalog Management.

### WAVE Start — Artist Contract Plan
- **Price:** $30 / 1,500 EGP
- **Positioning:** For artists beginning a more structured relationship with WAVE and looking for reliable digital distribution, essential release support, and access to WAVE's core music services.
- **Includes:** Digital Music Distribution, Lyrics Distribution to all platforms, Unlimited Releases (terms & QC), Free ISRC & UPC, Basic Release Management, Metadata & Artwork QC, DSP Delivery Monitoring, Catalog Management, Artist Profile Mapping, OAC Application Support (subject to approval), DSP Verified Profile Support, Basic Rights & Catalog Management, Copyright Compliance Guidance, Eligible YouTube Content ID Support, Eligible TikTok / Meta / YouTube Monetization, Basic Royalty Reports & Analytics, Artist Support, Basic Release Planning, Essential Digital Marketing Guidance, Basic Content Guidance, Playlist Pitching Eligibility Assessment.

### WAVE Plus — Artist Contract Plan (Most Popular)
- **Price:** $70 / 3,500 EGP
- **Positioning:** For artists with ongoing releases who need broader support across distribution, release strategy, marketing, catalog management, and artist growth.
- **Includes:** Everything in WAVE Start plus: Lyrics Distribution to all platforms, Enhanced Release Management, Release Strategy & Timeline Planning, Release Campaign Coordination, Metadata & Rights Documentation QC, Artist Profile Management Support, OAC Application & Profile Support, DSP Verified Profile Support, Catalog Organization & Metadata Corrections, Digital Marketing Support, Release Campaign Planning, Social & Short-Form Content Strategy, Creative Content Coordination, Artist Development, Project Support, Artist Branding & Positioning Guidance, Content Creator Campaign Coordination, Expanded Rights & Catalog Management, Copyright Management Support, Eligible YouTube Content ID, Eligible TikTok / Meta / YouTube Monetization, UGC Monetization Reporting, Royalty Reports & Performance Analytics, Video Distribution Support, Sync Licensing Eligibility Assessment, Music Submission Consideration, Radio & Ringtone Distribution Support, Professional Editorial Pitch Preparation, Editorial Submission for Eligible Releases, Release Timeline & Pitching Coordination.

### WAVE Elite — Artist Contract Plan
- **Price:** $100 / 5,000 EGP
- **Positioning:** For artists seeking WAVE's broadest standard artist-service ecosystem, with expanded release strategy, artist development, management coordination, monetization, rights administration, and project support.
- **Includes:** Everything in WAVE Plus plus: Lyrics Distribution to all platforms, Priority Release Management, Advanced Release Strategy, Expanded Artist Development, Artist Management Support, Project Management Support, Advanced Digital Marketing Strategy, Editorial Playlist Pitching, Professional Editorial Pitch Preparation, Release Campaign Coordination, Content Creator Services, Creative Content Support, Social Media Management Support, Video Distribution, Radio & Ringtone Distribution, Sync Licensing & Music Placement Coordination, Music Licensing & Rights Clearance Support, Rights Management, Copyright Management, Catalog Management, Metadata Management & QC, Royalty Reports & Advanced Analytics, Production Support, Artist Branding and Positioning, Creator & Collaboration Campaign Coordination, Channel & Content Monetization Support.

### Selective Artist Partnership
- **Commercial Model:** 80% Artist / 20% WAVE
- **Positioning:** Not a public subscription plan. WAVE selectively chooses artists based on music, direction, potential, catalog, consistency and long-term fit with no upfront distribution fees.
- **Includes:** Digital Distribution, Lyrics Distribution to all platforms, Release Management, Release Strategy, Editorial Pitching, Digital Marketing, Artist Development, Artist Management, Rights & Catalog Management, Monetization, Content Strategy, Content Creator Campaigns, Creative Content, Project Management, Analytics, Production Support.

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## Frequently Asked Questions (Complete FAQ)

1. **What is WAVE RECORDS?**
   WAVE RECORDS was established in 2024 in Egypt to build an independent music company and distribution infrastructure from the Middle East with global reach.
2. **What does WAVE do?**
   WAVE brings recording, production, release strategy, digital distribution, editorial pitching, marketing, monetization, rights management, analytics and artist development into one broader support structure.
3. **Where does WAVE distribute music?**
   WAVE distributes music across 450+ digital platforms in 190+ countries. Platform availability and delivery requirements can vary by release.
4. **How many digital platforms and countries does WAVE reach?**
   WAVE currently supports delivery to 450+ digital platforms and 190+ countries.
5. **Can independent artists and labels work with WAVE?**
   Yes. Artists, record labels, distributors and catalog owners can contact WAVE to confirm the right plan, eligibility and onboarding requirements.
6. **What is Single Track Distribution?**
   A way for an artist to distribute one release without entering an Artist Contract. The VIP plan is $5 / 200 EGP per track and includes the core services defined within that plan.
7. **What are WAVE Artist Contract Plans?**
   WAVE Start ($30 / 1,500 EGP), WAVE Plus ($70 / 3,500 EGP) and WAVE Elite ($100 / 5,000 EGP) are longer-term partnership plans for artists and labels looking for broader support beyond basic distribution. Contact WAVE to confirm available features and terms.
8. **What is the Selective Artist Partnership?**
   A selective 80% Artist / 20% WAVE partnership for artists chosen based on music, artistic direction, potential, catalog, consistency and long-term fit. It is not a public subscription plan.
9. **How does the 80/20 partnership work?**
   Selected artists may work with WAVE without upfront distribution fees. The commercial model is 80% Artist / 20% WAVE, designed around performance and long-term partnership. Services and commercial scope are agreed according to the individual partnership.
10. **Is the Selective Artist Partnership available to everyone?**
    No. WAVE selectively chooses artists based on music, artistic direction, potential, catalog, consistency and long-term fit.
11. **Do I pay upfront fees under the Selective Artist Partnership?**
    Selected artists may work without upfront distribution fees. The structure is designed around performance and long-term partnership.
12. **Does WAVE provide editorial playlist pitching?**
    Yes. WAVE prepares professional editorial pitches for selected and eligible releases. During 2025–2026, releases from the WAVE catalog received more than 50 Spotify playlist placements. This is historical catalog performance and is not a guarantee of future placement.
13. **Does WAVE guarantee playlist placement?**
    No. Platform editorial teams make the final decisions. Placement cannot be guaranteed.
14. **How does playlist pitching work?**
    WAVE prepares pitches including genre, mood, artist story, artist background, release context, marketing plan, release strategy and campaign information.
15. **Does WAVE provide marketing?**
    WAVE supports digital marketing, social media management, public relations and content creator services. WAVE does not promise guaranteed streams, followers or campaign results.
16. **Does WAVE manage social media?**
    Social media management is available according to the applicable plan. Contact WAVE to confirm scope.
17. **Does WAVE provide Content ID?**
    YouTube Content ID is available for eligible content. Contact WAVE to confirm eligibility.
18. **Does WAVE monetize TikTok, Meta and YouTube?**
    TikTok, Meta and YouTube monetization are available for eligible content. Eligibility depends on rights ownership, platform policies, territories and applicable platform rules.
19. **Does WAVE distribute music videos?**
    Yes. WAVE supports video distribution including official music videos and eligible video releases.
20. **Does WAVE support VEVO?**
    WAVE supports eligible music-video distribution through supported VEVO workflows. VEVO acceptance and channel availability are not guaranteed and depend on eligibility and platform requirements.
21. **Does WAVE provide artist management?**
    Artist management and development are available according to the applicable plan, partnership structure and artist requirements. Not every artist automatically receives full artist management.
22. **Does WAVE help with artist mapping?**
    Yes. Artist mapping is part of the release preparation and catalog management process.
23. **Does WAVE manage catalog rights?**
    WAVE handles rights documentation, ownership records, chain of title, copyright compliance and rights protection. Copyright management is operational and administrative — it is not legal counsel.
24. **Does WAVE provide royalty reports?**
    Platform reporting, revenue reporting and catalog performance reporting are available. Reporting availability depends on the platform and applicable distribution arrangement.
25. **Can WAVE handle multiple artists?**
    Yes. WAVE can discuss multiple-artist workflows for eligible label and enterprise arrangements.
26. **Can WAVE work with record labels?**
    Yes. WAVE works with independent labels and catalog owners. Contact WAVE to discuss a custom deal.
27. **Can WAVE handle large catalogs?**
    Large catalog support is available for eligible label and enterprise arrangements.
28. **Does WAVE support DDEX?**
    DDEX content delivery and monitoring is available for eligible label and enterprise arrangements.
29. **Does WAVE provide API access?**
    API access is available for eligible enterprise arrangements. Contact WAVE to confirm.
30. **Can WAVE migrate an existing catalog?**
    Catalog migration support is available for eligible label and enterprise arrangements.
31. **How fast can a release be delivered?**
    WAVE is built for rapid release handling, with eligible releases targeted for availability within 24 hours. 24-hour availability applies to eligible releases that complete WAVE's QC and delivery requirements. Actual platform processing times may vary.
32. **What happens if a release has a metadata problem?**
    The team works through metadata corrections as part of the release QC process. Timelines depend on the issue and the platform involved.
33. **What happens if there is an artist mapping issue?**
    Artist mapping issues are handled as part of the release preparation and catalog management process.
34. **What happens if there is a copyright issue?**
    Copyright issues are coordinated through the release QC and rights management process. Copyright management is operational and administrative — it is not legal counsel.
35. **Does WAVE provide human support?**
    Yes. Artists and clients can communicate with a real support team about releases, metadata, artist mapping, rights, catalog and distribution issues.
36. **How can I contact WAVE?**
    WhatsApp is the preferred contact method: +201550820123. You can also email contact@wave-records.com or waverecords.distribution@gmail.com.
37. **How quickly does WAVE respond?**
    Our team typically responds within the same day. We do not promise instant response.
38. **How do I get started?**
    Choose the path that fits you, then contact WAVE through WhatsApp or email. Plans, partnerships and custom arrangements are confirmed during onboarding.
39. **What payment methods can I use to pay for WAVE plans and services?**
    WAVE RECORDS accepts payments via Bank Transfer, InstaPay, Mobile Wallets (Vodafone Cash, Orange Cash, WE Pay, e& / Etisalat), Western Union, eCheck, PayPal, TapTap Send, and RedotPay. Payment instructions are provided directly by the WAVE team upon onboarding.
40. **Can I pay using InstaPay or Egyptian mobile wallets?**
    Yes. InstaPay and all major Egyptian mobile wallets (Vodafone Cash, Orange Cash, WE Pay, and e& / Etisalat) are fully supported for plan payments and studio fees.
41. **How can artists and labels receive their royalties?**
    Eligible artists and labels can withdraw their royalties through Bank Transfer, InstaPay, Vodafone Cash, Orange Cash, WE Pay, e& / Etisalat, Western Union, eCheck, PayPal, and RedotPay.
42. **Are paying for a plan and withdrawing royalties the same thing?**
    No. Paying WAVE is the workflow artists use to pay applicable fees for plans and studio services. Withdrawing royalties is the separate workflow eligible artists use to receive their music revenue distributions.
43. **Can I receive royalties through PayPal or RedotPay?**
    Yes. Both PayPal and RedotPay are available options for eligible artists and labels to receive royalty earnings.
44. **What are the withdrawal fees and minimum payout thresholds?**
    Payout thresholds, verification requirements, and settlement schedules are managed in your artist portal and confirmed with operations during onboarding. To verify your specific payout terms, check your artist portal or message our support team on WhatsApp.

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## Supported Payment & Royalty Rails

### Paying WAVE RECORDS
- **Bank Transfer (EGP / USD):** Direct Wire transfer for annual plans & custom deals.
- **InstaPay Egypt:** Instant IPN network bank transfers across Egypt.
- **Mobile Wallets:** Vodafone Cash, Orange Cash, WE Pay, and e& (Etisalat Cash).
- **Western Union:** Global remittance for international creators and diaspora.
- **eCheck / ACH:** Electronic checking & ACH for US and international account holders.
- **PayPal:** Global digital payments via verified corporate invoice.
- **TapTap Send:** Mobile cross-border remittance for diaspora and global creators.
- **RedotPay:** Modern digital crypto/fiat wallet and card payments.

### Royalty Withdrawals
- **Bank Transfer (EGP / USD):** Direct wire deposit to local Egyptian or global bank accounts.
- **InstaPay Egypt:** Real-time IPN royalty payouts in Egyptian Pounds.
- **Mobile Wallets:** Fast payouts directly to Vodafone Cash, Orange Cash, WE Pay, or e& Cash.
- **Western Union:** Worldwide cash pickup at physical Western Union branch locations.
- **PayPal:** Direct digital royalty payouts to verified international PayPal accounts.
- **RedotPay:** Digital wallet settlements directly to RedotPay balance.

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## Contact & Direct Channels

- **Website:** https://wave-records.com/
- **WhatsApp:** [+201550820123](https://wa.me/message/6ELYY5J5NAQAC1)
- **Primary Email:** contact@wave-records.com
- **Distribution Email:** waverecords.distribution@gmail.com
- **Artist Login:** https://user.waverecords.group/login
- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/waverecorrds/