The Three Factors
Your track’s contribution value is determined by multiplying three factors together:| Factor | What It Measures | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Time Decay | How long since the track was uploaded | 1.0 (new) → 0 (very old) |
| Popularity Boost | How many times the track has been played | 1x → 3x |
| Collaboration Split | How many producers are credited | Full value ÷ number of producers |
Time Decay
Newer tracks naturally contribute more to the platform because they keep the catalog fresh and engaging. A track’s time factor follows a 6-month “half-life”:- Newly uploaded track: 100% of base value
- After 6 months: 50% of base value
- After 12 months: 25% of base value
- After 18 months: 12.5% of base value
The decay is gradual, not sudden. Your track loses a tiny bit of value each day, not a large chunk at specific dates.
Popularity Boost
Tracks that listeners actually engage with earn more than tracks that sit unplayed. The popularity boost ranges from 1x (no plays) to 3x (highly popular):| Play Count | Approximate Boost |
|---|---|
| 0 plays | 1.0x |
| 10 plays | 1.67x |
| 100 plays | 1.91x |
| 1,000 plays | 2.25x |
| 10,000 plays | 2.50x |
| 100,000 plays | 2.67x |
- Early plays have the biggest impact
- Going from 0 to 100 plays helps more than going from 10,000 to 10,100
Collaboration Split
When multiple producers are credited on a track, the contribution value is divided equally among all of them:| Producers Credited | Each Producer Gets |
|---|---|
| 1 producer | 100% of contribution |
| 2 producers | 50% each |
| 3 producers | 33.3% each |
| 4 producers | 25% each |
Collaborations are counted based on how many producer profiles are credited on the track, not how many people worked on it behind the scenes.
Putting It Together
Example: A 3-month old track with 500 plays and 2 producers- Time Decay: At 3 months, roughly 70% remains
- Popularity Boost: 500 plays gives about 2.14x
- Collaboration Split: 2 producers = divide by 2
What This Means For You
Upload consistently
Upload consistently
Because newer tracks have higher contribution values, uploading regularly helps maintain your earnings over time.
Promote your music
Promote your music
More plays directly increase your contribution value. Share your tracks and encourage listeners to check out your music.
Quality matters
Quality matters
One track with 1,000 plays earns more than ten tracks with 10 plays each. Focus on creating music people want to hear.
Collaborations share value
Collaborations share value
Daily Updates
Contribution values are recalculated every 24 hours. This means:- Yesterday’s plays are reflected in today’s calculation
- Time decay is applied continuously
- Your share percentage may change as other tracks’ values change too