Slikour OnLife, a prominent figure in African music culture and development, is excited to mark the first anniversary of its comprehensive music platform – SOL Distro.
SOL Distro has emerged as an innovative platform crafted to equip artists with the tools, resources, and opportunities necessary for career advancement, while allowing them to retain 100% of their royalties. Since its launch on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, over 1,000+ artists have signed up and utilized SOC Distro’s resources, resulting in more than R1 million disbursed in royalties.
“For us, these numbers represent something bigger: independent artists building careers while maintaining ownership of their music. We’re building the infrastructure, tools, and network to help independent artists distribute, grow, and create sustainable careers on their own terms. When artists own their masters and we own the network infrastructure, together we own the masterplan”, states Siya‘Slikour’ Metane, Founder of Slikour OnLife.
SOL Distro has elevated its offerings further by partnering with the New York-based firm – beatBread, which provides funding to independent artists, songwriters, and labels. Artists earning R1,750 in royalties may be eligible for advances ranging from $1,000 to $10 million. This collaboration between SOL Distro and beatBread allows qualifying independent artists to access funding based on their royalties.
SOL Distro continues to demonstrate its commitment to reshaping the music landscape and prioritizing the needs of African artists. The platform merges global music distribution with access to high-quality creative services, brand collaborations, and data analytics.
SOL Distro – Your Music. Your Power. Your Platform.
