Get paid to discover
music you love.
Review tracks from verified independent artists, help them get discovered, and earn credits for every pitch — even if you decline.
500+
Active curators
10K+
Tracks reviewed
48h
Avg approval time
95%
Curator satisfaction
Built for real curators.
Not for spam.
Get paid per review
Earn credits for every track you review — whether you accept or decline. Your time has value. Period.
Hear it first
Be the first to discover new independent artists from across Africa and the diaspora. Shape the sound of tomorrow.
Review on your schedule
7 days to review each pitch. Listen between sets, on the train, or late at night. Your rhythm, your rules.
Quality-gated pitches
Only tracks matching your declared genres reach you. No spam, no off-brand submissions, no wasted listens.
Verified artists only
Every artist is verified before they can pitch. You review real projects from real creators — not bots or spam.
Early-access perks
Monthly payouts, curator-only playlists, priority invites to label showcases, and invites to our curator Discord.
Four steps
From application to first payout
Apply
Share your playlist links, genres, and a few words about your taste. Takes under 5 minutes.
Verify
Add a verification code to your playlist description so we know it’s really you.
Get approved
We review applications within 24–48 hours. Most curators hear back within a day.
Start earning
Receive matched pitches, review tracks, earn credits, cash out or use in-app.
Why Soundyaad
A curator network that
respects your time.
Built different from the old-school pitching platforms.
Soundyaad
Curators
Old platforms
SubmitHub etc.
Testimonials
What curators say
“I discover new African talent before anyone else and actually get paid for my time. The genre matching is on point — no garbage pitches.”
DJ Kofi
Afrobeats Playlist Curator
“Soundyaad respects curators. No spam, just quality pitches that match my taste. Exactly what the industry needed.”
Amara T.
Music Blogger
“The credits system is fair and transparent. 200+ reviews in and I’ve built real relationships with artists along the way.”
ChiSoul
Spotify Curator
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
You earn credits for every pitch you review. Credits convert to cash at a fixed rate or can be used on the platform. The more pitches you review, the more you earn — top curators earn hundreds of dollars monthly.
Totally fine. Decline with constructive feedback — artists genuinely appreciate it — and you still get paid for your time.
We typically review applications within 24–48 hours. Verifying your playlist ownership speeds things up.
Yes. Once you’re approved, the verification code can be removed from your playlist description.
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, and blogs/websites. Radio and newsletter curators are welcome too.