Sell your music
Get release-ready tracks on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Boomplay, and 150+ stores through Kentunez. Build streaming royalties that can qualify you for a catalogue advance later.
Catalogue advance
Already earning from your catalogue? Apply for a royalty-backed advance—funding paid now and recouped from future streaming payouts with clear terms.
Artist Demo Submission
Whilo Records or its employees will NEVER ask for any payment in connection with demo submissions or procurement of a recording deal.
Submitting a demo to us is easier than ever. Don't waste your time buying fancy packaging and shipping them, just fill out this form with a link to your streaming music on any music hosting site. It is far better for us to get a feel for who you are and what you have accomplished by viewing your website or profiles on social media.
Please do not follow up with a phone call or an email. We get a lot of submissions and even though we listen to them all, it is too hard to give feedback to everyone that requests it. If we like what we hear and want more information we will contact you.
Requirements:
- Submit your BEST song that represents you musically
- YouTube or SoundCloud links preferred
- Studio quality is preferred but live recordings are acceptable
- Include your social media links so we can see your presence
- Must be an original composition (no covers)
- Tell us about your career goals and musical influences
Are you an aspiring artist? We'd love to hear from you! Submit your demo below and follow @whilorecords to stay up to date on new music and artist signings.
Song Licensing & Publishing
Whilo Records or its employees will NEVER ask for any payment in connection with song submissions.
Do you have a finished song or track that you think would be perfect for our catalog, sync licensing, or other artists? Submit it here for our licensing and publishing team to review.
We work with film, TV, advertising, and gaming companies looking for quality African music. We also pitch songs to our signed artists and partners.
What we're looking for:
- Fully produced, release-ready tracks
- Clear ownership - you must own 100% of the rights
- High-quality audio (minimum 320kbps or WAV)
- No uncleared samples
- Sync-friendly instrumentals are a plus
- Both vocal and instrumental versions preferred
Submit your song for licensing, publishing, or pitching opportunities. We review all submissions for sync, artist placements, and catalog additions.
Producer Submission
Whilo Records or its employees will NEVER ask for any payment for beat submissions.
Are you a producer with hot beats? We're always looking for fresh production for our artists and upcoming projects. Submit your beats here for our A&R and production team to review.
We work on a variety of projects including singles, EPs, albums, and sync licensing. Quality production is always in demand.
What we need:
- High-quality beats (MP3 320kbps or WAV)
- Clear trackouts/stems if selected
- Original compositions (no uncleared samples)
- BPM and key information
- Commercial potential
- Production credits and experience
Submit your beats and instrumentals for our artists and projects. Include your best work that showcases your production skills.
Digital distribution
Whilo Records will NEVER ask for payment to sell your music or review your release.
Submit release-ready music to sell on Spotify, Apple Music, Boomplay, YouTube Music, and 150+ platforms through Kentunez.
Every stream builds verified royalty history—the foundation for a future catalogue advance application.
What you need:
- Release-ready audio (WAV or FLAC)
- Cover art (3000×3000px minimum)
- Clear metadata (titles, writers, producers)
Requirements:
- Release-ready audio files (WAV or FLAC)
- High-quality cover art (3000x3000px minimum)
- Clear metadata (song titles, writers, producers)
- No uncleared samples
- ISRC codes (we can generate if needed)
Apply to sell your music through Whilo and Kentunez. We review applications within 5–7 business days.
Apply for advance
Whilo will NEVER ask for upfront fees to review or approve a catalogue advance.
Advances are royalty-backed loans: you receive funding now and repay from future streaming payouts. Offers depend on verified Kentunez/Whilo royalty statements—not promises.
Before you apply:
- Music must already be distributed and earning (or have verifiable history)
- You must own or control the masters and publishing rights offered
- Typical emerging-catalogue offers start around KSh 5K+
- Review usually takes 24–72 hours after documents are complete
Tell us about your catalogue and earnings. Our team will review royalty data and respond with an indicative offer or next steps.