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How to Earn $450/Day in Passive Income Selling AI-Generated Music on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube & More

AI Music is Changing the Game


Imagine checking your phone and seeing these notifications:

  • "$127 earned from Spotify."

  • "$89 from Apple Music."

  • "$92 from Amazon Music."

  • "$75 from YouTube Music."

  • "$67 from Tidal."


And you didn’t sing, produce, or play a single instrument. Welcome to the world of AI-generated music. In this guide, you’ll learn step-by-step how to create music using Suno AI, publish it on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, and more using DistroKid, and generate passive income that can scale up to $450/day.


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Step 1: Create Your Song with Suno AI

To get started, choose a music niche (e.g., LoFi, Inspirational, Gospel, Meditation, Reggae, EDM). It helps your audience find and follow your style.

There are three beginner-friendly methods to generate songs:


Method 1: Use ChatGPT + Suno AI for Custom Songs or Jingles

  1. Ask ChatGPT to write lyrics:"Write a catchy, 2-minute pop anthem about 'Just Do It' in the style of Beyoncé and Imagine Dragons."

  2. Use this for a brand anthem (Nike example) or school song (e.g., Kingston College).

  3. Head to Suno AI, select Create > Custom.

  4. Paste your lyrics and click Create. Two tracks will be generated.

  5. Edit or regenerate until you get one you like.

  6. Download as WAV format for distribution.


Method 2: Use Suno’s Simple Generator

  1. Go to Suno AI > Create > Simple.

  2. Enter a prompt (e.g., "Create a reggae song about peace and unity").

  3. Listen to both versions, download your favorite.


Method 3: Songwriter Tool (Full AI Generated)

  1. Ask ChatGPT:"Give me a 200-character prompt to create an emotional Mother's Day song using Suno."

  2. Paste the result into Suno’s Songwriter Tool.

  3. Click Write Lyrics, choose a version, and then click Create.



Step 2: Design Your Cover Art Using Kittl

  • Try Kittl AI free: https://kittl.com

  • Search for "album cover templates" or use AI art with your title.

  • Recommended export size: 3000x3000px JPG.


Ask ChatGPT for a prompt:

"Give me a 3D album cover prompt for a gospel reggae song called 'Victory Rising' by Sandy Rockhead."

Use the prompt in Kittl’s AI image generator, then customize.


Step 3: Upload Your Song to Music Platforms Using DistroKid

  • Sign up via this link to get 7% off: DistroKid

  • Plans start at $2.08/month. Choose "Musician Plus" for more features.


Upload Process:

  1. Go to Upload Music.

  2. Select your release type (Single/Album).

  3. Enter your artist name and genre.

  4. Set a release date (at least 7 days away).

  5. Upload your WAV file + album cover.

  6. Choose monetization options:

    • YouTube Content ID

    • Shazam & iTunes Match

    • Social media pack

    • Leave a Legacy

  7. Submit. You're live in a few days!



Step 4: Understand Your Potential Earnings

Platform

Avg. Pay/Stream

Streams for $450/day

Spotify

$0.003–$0.005

90K–150K

Apple Music

$0.007–$0.01

45K–65K

Tidal

$0.012–0.015

30K–38K

YouTube Music

$0.002–0.008

56K–225K

Real Example:

  • 50 songs uploaded

  • 75,000 daily streams

  • Avg. payout $0.006

  • Daily income: $450

  • Monthly: $13,500


Step 5: Promote Your AI Music Like a Pro

  • Create a custom jingle or anthem? Ask ChatGPT to write a proposal to send to the brand.

  • Use Gamma AI to convert your proposal into a sleek pitch deck. (Up to 10 slides free!)

  • Share to:

    • Reddit communities

    • Facebook groups

    • YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels


DistroKid Promo Tools:

  • Promo Cards

  • Spotify Canvas

  • HyperFollow Page (All streaming links in one)


Bonus Tip: Offer free use of your songs to influencers in exchange for visibility.



Final Thoughts: Build Your Music Empire With AI

With tools like Suno AI, ChatGPT, Kittl, and DistroKid, you can:

  • Create music

  • Publish it globally

  • Monetize it passively

Whether you want to create background music, personalized songs, or brand jingles, the opportunity is massive. Stick with it. Create 1 song/week. Share consistently. Watch your income grow.


Your next passive income stream might just be one AI song away.


Let’s go build your AI music empire, Rockstar.


 
 
 
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