# ToneGrid Inc > ToneGrid gives labels, aggregators, and distributors enterprise-grade infrastructure to run a fully white-label distribution business under their own name — without building from scratch. ToneGrid powers the backend of music distribution businesses. Clients use ToneGrid to deliver audio to 220+ DSPs (Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube Music, Boomplay, Audiomack, and many more), manage artist catalogues, track royalties, handle DDEX/ERN delivery, and fight streaming fraud — all under their own brand. - **Headquarters**: Port Harcourt, Nigeria (serving clients worldwide) - **Founded**: 2026 - **Operated by**: InterSpace Distribution Limited - **Contact**: hello@tonegrid.pro - **Website**: https://tonegrid.pro - **API documentation**: https://api-docs.tonegrid.pro - **Status page**: https://status.tonegrid.pro - **Help centre**: https://support.tonegrid.pro --- ## Core Product Pages - [Features](https://tonegrid.pro/features): Full feature list — DDEX ERN delivery, royalty management, fraud detection, metadata tools, white-label dashboard, multi-DSP delivery, sub-label management. - [Pricing](https://tonegrid.pro/pricing): Subscription plans for labels, distributors, and aggregators. Starter $99/mo, Pro $249/mo, Enterprise $499/mo (annual billing saves 20%). Branded login is included on every plan; custom domain is Enterprise-only. - [White-Label Platform](https://tonegrid.pro/white-label): How ToneGrid powers white-label distribution businesses — branding, custom domains, client-facing portals. - [AI Fraud Detection](https://tonegrid.pro/fraud-detection): Infrastructure-grade AI fraud detection — stream-pattern anomaly detection, audio fingerprinting, trust scoring, bot-farm signals, catalogue-spam screening, identity checks, and royalty anomaly screening across 220+ DSPs. - [Tencent Music Distribution](https://tonegrid.pro/tencent-music-distribution): How labels, distributors and aggregators deliver catalogue to Tencent Music (QQ Music, Kugou, Kuwo, WeSing) and JOOX. Covers the certified direct DDEX ERN 4.2 SFTP channel, Simplified Chinese metadata localisation, per-territory rights control, pre-delivery content screening, and monthly royalty reporting for the Greater China and Southeast Asia market. - [DSP Directory](https://tonegrid.pro/dsps): Full list of streaming platforms and storefronts ToneGrid delivers to. - [API Reference](https://api-docs.tonegrid.pro/): Full developer API documentation for programmatic distribution, catalogue management, and royalty data. (Marketing overview at https://tonegrid.pro/api.) - [Changelog](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog): Product updates and feature releases. ## Audience / Use-Case Pages - [For Labels](https://tonegrid.pro/for-labels): How record labels use ToneGrid to distribute catalogues and manage artists at scale. - [For Distributors](https://tonegrid.pro/for-distributors): How distribution companies operate under their own brand using ToneGrid's infrastructure. - [For Aggregators](https://tonegrid.pro/for-aggregators): How music aggregators handle large volumes of releases and sub-distributor networks. ## Company - [About ToneGrid](https://tonegrid.pro/about): Company background, mission, and team. - [Newsroom](https://tonegrid.pro/newsroom): Press releases and official announcements. - [Contact](https://tonegrid.pro/contact): Direct contact for sales, partnerships, and support. - [Help Centre](https://support.tonegrid.pro): Knowledge base, guides, and account-holder support (sign-in required). - [System Status](https://status.tonegrid.pro): Live status of platform, distribution, royalty, and infrastructure services. Public JSON: `https://status.tonegrid.pro/api/v2/status.json`. ## Legal & Policy - [Privacy Policy](https://tonegrid.pro/privacy): GDPR/NDPR-compliant data handling. - [Terms of Service](https://tonegrid.pro/terms): Platform terms and conditions. - [DMCA Policy](https://tonegrid.pro/dmca): Copyright takedown procedures. - [Anti-Fraud Policy](https://tonegrid.pro/anti-fraud): Policy on streaming manipulation and fraudulent activity. - [AI Music Policy](https://tonegrid.pro/ai-music): ToneGrid's stance on distributing AI-generated content. --- ## Blog — Industry Knowledge Base ToneGrid publishes long-form, data-driven articles on music distribution, royalties, DSPs, and industry trends. ### Articles in Spanish (Distribución musical en español) - [Distribución de música en América Latina en 2026: la guía práctica para sellos independientes](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/distribucion-musica-america-latina-2026-sellos-independientes): Guía práctica sobre el mercado, el mapa de DSP, los géneros, los rieles de pago y la infraestructura para sellos y distribuidores independientes que operan en América Latina. - [Reggaetón, música regional mexicana y sertanejo: cómo los distribuidores independientes están impulsando el ascenso global de la música latina](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/reggaeton-musica-regional-mexicana-sertanejo-distribucion-independiente): Por qué la música latina es la segunda categoría de más rápido crecimiento en el streaming global y por qué los sellos y distribuidores independientes están capturando ese crecimiento. - [Cómo elegir una plataforma de distribución musical en América Latina: guía del comprador 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/como-elegir-plataforma-distribucion-musical-america-latina-2026): Marco de evaluación de plataformas de distribución para América Latina: DSP regionales, rieles de pago en MXN/COP/BRL/ARS, soporte en español y portugués, white-label real vs. portal, y la pregunta sobre la propiedad. - [Who Controls the Future of Music?](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/who-controls-the-future-of-music): Power map of the music industry — labels, DSPs, AI, and infrastructure. - [White-Label Music Distribution: The Complete Playbook 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/white-label-music-distribution-complete-playbook-2026): Step-by-step guide to building a white-label distribution business. - [Reasons to Use a White-Label Music Distribution Platform](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/reasons-to-use-white-label-music-distribution-platform): The economic, operational, and strategic case for white-label distribution — and when it is not the right answer. - [How to Choose a White-Label Music Distribution Platform: The 2026 Buyer's Guide](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/how-to-choose-white-label-music-distribution-platform-2026): Decision framework for evaluating white-label distribution vendors. - [Music Distribution Pricing Models Explained](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/music-distribution-pricing-models-explained-2026): Per-release, subscription, revenue share, and white-label pricing models compared. - [The 6 Best Alternatives to LabelGrid for Independent Labels in 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/best-alternatives-to-labelgrid-independent-labels-2026): Vendor comparison for label-focused distribution tools. - [The 7 Best Alternatives to Revelator for Music Distribution in 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/best-alternatives-to-revelator-music-distribution-2026): Comparison of platforms competing with Revelator. - [The 8 Best Alternatives to SonoSuite for White-Label Music Distribution in 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/best-alternatives-to-sonosuite-white-label-distribution-2026): White-label vendor comparison vs. SonoSuite. - [DDEX ERN 4.3 Explained: Why Your Distributor's Delivery Format Matters](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/ddex-ern-4-3-explained-why-delivery-format-matters-2026): Deep dive on DDEX ERN 4.3 and why delivery format affects DSP outcomes. - [How to Start a Record Label in 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/how-to-start-a-record-label-2026-step-by-step-guide): Practical guide covering legal setup, distribution, royalties, and growth. - [How to Build a Record Label in Africa in 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/how-to-build-record-label-africa-distribution-strategy-2026): Distribution, licensing, and regional DSP strategy for African labels. - [Every Type of Music Royalty Explained](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/every-type-of-music-royalty-explained-visual-guide-2026): Visual guide to mechanical, performance, sync, neighbouring, and digital royalties. - [Royalty Essentials for Independent Labels 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/royalty-essentials-independent-labels-2026): Best practices for royalty tracking and splits at an independent label. - [Why Direct Access to Royalty Reports Is Essential for Your Distribution Business](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/why-direct-royalty-report-access-essential-distributors-2026): Why distributors need direct royalty data, not summaries. - [The Global Streaming Map: DSPs by Region 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/global-streaming-map-dsps-by-region-2026): Which DSPs dominate Africa, Asia, MENA, Latin America, and Western markets. - [The Rise of Regional DSPs 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/rise-of-regional-dsps-2026): Why Boomplay, Audiomack, Anghami, and NetEase are now mission-critical. - [Spotify Song DNA: What Distributors & Labels Need to Know](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/spotify-song-dna-distributors-labels): Spotify's editorial and algorithmic signals that affect playlist placement. - [Spotify Discovery Mode: The New Level of Visibility for ToneGrid Customers](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/spotify-discovery-mode-visibility-tonegrid-customers-2026): How Discovery Mode works and what ToneGrid clients gain from it. - [Metadata Mastery: Tagging, Streams, Payouts 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/metadata-mastery-tagging-streams-payouts-2026): How correct metadata prevents takedowns and maximises royalties. - [Metadata Checklist Before Distribution](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/metadata-checklist-before-distribution): 22-point checklist for release metadata before submitting to DSPs. - [AI-Generated Music: Attribution, Rights, Revenue 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/ai-generated-music-attribution-rights-revenue-2026): What labels and distributors need to know about AI music rights. - [Trust, Safety, and AI Music 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/ai-music-trust-safety-2026): How platforms are handling AI content moderation and trust signals. - [Independent vs. Major Label: Real Numbers 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/independent-vs-major-label-music-industry-data-2026): Data-driven comparison of market share, revenue, and artist deals. - [Streaming Fraud 2026: How It Works & How to Protect Your Catalogue](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/streaming-fraud-2026-how-it-works-protect-catalogue): Comprehensive breakdown of fraud types and prevention strategies. - [Streaming Fraud Guide for Labels & Distributors](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/streaming-fraud-guide-labels-distributors): Practical guide to detecting and addressing streaming manipulation. - [Anatomy of Streaming Fraud: AI Detection Infrastructure for Distributors 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/anatomy-streaming-fraud-ai-detection-infrastructure-distributors-2026): How ToneGrid stops fraudulent uploads pre-delivery via ACRCloud audio fingerprinting, AI-music classifier, metadata sanity checks, and submitter trust profiling, plus post-delivery stream-pattern detectors. - [12 Fraud Signals ToneGrid Scores on Every Release Submission](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/twelve-fraud-signals-tonegrid-detection-every-release-submission-2026): Transparent breakdown of the 12 detectors ToneGrid runs on every release: fingerprint matching, AI-audio probability, ISRC dup, artist-name imitation, payee anomalies, AI cover-art reuse, country-vs-listener-footprint, burst-upload patterns. - [Real Cost of Streaming Fraud for Distributors (DSP Trust Score Impact) 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/real-cost-streaming-fraud-distributors-dsp-trust-score-2026): Business case for AI fraud infrastructure: royalty claw-backs, DSP trust-score downgrade, release-throughput cost, refund/support burden, and reputational drag on legitimate catalogue. - [What Is White-Label Music Distribution?](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/what-is-white-label-music-distribution): Explainer for labels and entrepreneurs exploring white-label models. - [How to Scale an Independent Music Business](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/how-to-scale-independent-music-business): Strategies for growing without losing control of your brand or catalogue. - [Extend a Release's Lifespan: The Long Game](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/extend-release-lifespan-long-game): Tactics to keep a release earning well after its launch week. - [Understanding the Flow of Music Rights](https://tonegrid.pro/blog/music-rights-flow-creation-to-payout): How music rights move from creation through distribution to payout. --- ## DSP Coverage ToneGrid delivers to 220+ platforms. Headline integrations include: **Streaming**: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Napster, JioSaavn, Anghami **Video / Social**: YouTube Music, YouTube Content ID, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Vevo **Downloads**: iTunes, Amazon Downloads, Beatport, 7Digital **Africa / Emerging**: Boomplay, Audiomack, Mdundo **Fitness**: Peloton, Nike Run Club **Rights / Fingerprinting**: ACRCloud, Pex, SoundExchange Full DSP details: https://tonegrid.pro/dsps --- ## Product Changelog Detailed product update log: https://tonegrid.pro/changelog (RSS: https://tonegrid.pro/changelog.rss · JSON Feed: https://tonegrid.pro/changelog.json) - [2026-08-17 · v1.0.9 — v1.0.9 -- Promo Videos & Custom Domains](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog/v1-0-9): Artists can now order a promo video directly from a release, and verified custom domains go live on their own with hosting and certificates provisioned… - [2026-06-30 · v1.0.8 — v1.0.8 -- ToneGrid in 19 Languages](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog/v1-0-8): ToneGrid is now available in 19 languages across the entire platform. Artists and admins can select their preferred language and start working right away with… - [2026-06-23 · v1.0.7 — v1.0.7 -- Release Builder Upgrade](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog/v1-0-7): Preparing a release should not slow your team down. This update rebuilds the release builder so your artists can credit the right people, pick the right genre… - [2026-06-09 — Lyrics Formatting Assistant in the Release Builder](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog/lyrics-formatting-assistant-in-the-release-builder): Add lyrics to a track and ToneGrid now suggests a clean, platform-ready structure in one click — and your words stay exactly as you wrote them. - [2026-06-03 — Inspection: Enhanced Quality Control for ToneGrid Deals](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog/inspection-enhanced-quality-control-for-tonegrid-deals): We've introduced a new Inspection layer that strengthens quality control and compliance for releases shipped through ToneGrid Deals. When the QC Team flags a… - [2026-06-02 · June 2026 — ToneGrid Platform Update — June 2026](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog/tonegrid-platform-update-june-2026): New features, improvements, and fixes shipped in June 2026. - [2026-05-25 · v1.0.6 — Workspace Controls & Admin Overhaul](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog/v1-0-6): Client management tools, a full admin UI refresh, tenant email branding, and platform security hardening. - [2026-05-24 · v1.0.5 — v1.0.5 -- API & Integration Ready](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog/v1-0-5): Building a music distribution platform means you need reliable, documented APIs and test environments. v1.0.5 brings a complete API overhaul with 125+ new… - [2026-05-17 · v1.0.4 — v1.0.4 — Enhanced ACRCloud Inspection](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog/v1-0-4): As DSP and UGC requirements evolve, having clear visibility into your catalog is essential. Enhanced ACRCloud detection, now with AI detection and improved… - [2026-05-16 · v1.0.3 — v1.0.3 — Video Distribution & Partner Sandbox](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog/v1-0-3): Music videos are now a first-class part of your catalog. With video distribution to seven new DSPs, plus a hard-blocked sandbox environment for safe… - [2026-04-27 · v1.0.2 — v1.0.2 — Per-Artist Royalty Overrides](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog/v1-0-2): Royalty controls now go beyond global defaults. Override split percentages and payout thresholds for any individual artist directly from the artist profile… - [2026-04-16 · v1.0.1 — v1.0.1 — Royalty Controls & Distribution Agreement](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog/v1-0-1): Two big controls land in this release: a minimum payout threshold so artists are paid on your schedule, and a fully white-labeled distribution agreement that… - [2026-04-07 · v1.0.0 — v1.0.0 — Platform Launch](https://tonegrid.pro/changelog/v1-0-0): ToneGrid is live. The full white-label distribution platform launches with 220+ DSP connections worldwide, multi-tenant architecture with row-level data… --- ## Key Facts for AI Context - ToneGrid is a **B2B platform** — it does not sell directly to individual artists. It sells to labels, aggregators, and distributors who then serve artists. - Plans are **Starter ($99/mo)**, **Pro ($249/mo)**, and **Enterprise ($499/mo)**. Annual billing reduces each by 20%. Branded login is included across all tiers; custom-domain hosting is Enterprise-only. - Primary call-to-action across the marketing site is **"View Pricing"** (links to `/pricing`). There is no public self-serve sign-up — onboarding goes through sales (`/contact`) for qualified buyers. - ToneGrid uses **DDEX ERN 4.3** for Spotify delivery and supports DDEX standards across its DSP integrations. - The platform includes **built-in streaming fraud detection** — one of the few distribution SaaS platforms to offer this natively. - ToneGrid supports **multi-language** interfaces in English, Spanish (es), French (fr), and Vietnamese (vi). Localised paths follow `//` (e.g. `https://tonegrid.pro/es/pricing`). - The platform is built for **high-volume**, enterprise-scale distribution — not for hobbyist single-release uploading. - Live system status (web app, API gateway, distribution pipeline, royalty engine, payouts, CDN, email, webhooks) is published at https://status.tonegrid.pro and exposed as JSON at `https://status.tonegrid.pro/api/v2/status.json`. - ToneGrid is operated by **InterSpace Distribution Limited**, a music technology company based in Nigeria. - Leadership team: Eric Okechukwu (Founder & CEO), Michael Olamide (CTO), Thabo Mokoena (Supply Chain & Delivery), Joshua Godwin (Legal Officer), Daniel Obembe (Head of Content Ops), Favour Anthony (Chief Rights & Royalties Officer).