For Curators
Curator Guidelines
Standards, expectations, and best practices for NewBanger curators.
Who Can Be a Curator?
We welcome curators from different backgrounds, but you must meet at least one of the following requirements.
Playlist Curators
Must have at least 1 active playlist with 500 or more saves on Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, or Boomplay.
Blog Curators
Must run an active music blog with regular content and established readership.
Social Media Influencers
Must have 1,000+ followers on TikTok or Instagram.
Verification Required
All curators must pass our verification process before receiving submissions.
Code of Conduct
Every curator on NewBanger is expected to uphold these standards.
Honest Reviews
Provide genuine, constructive feedback on every submission.
No Fake Engagement
Never use bots, fake streams, or artificial metrics.
Timely Responses
Respond on time: within 72 hours for playlist pitches and 48 hours for blog submissions.
Quality Standards
Only place music that genuinely fits your platform's audience.
Professional Communication
Maintain respectful interactions with all artists.
Transparency
Be upfront about your platform reach and audience demographics.
Review Process
Follow these steps for every submission you receive.
Receive Submission
Receive a submission notification matching your genre preferences.
Listen & Review
Listen to the full track and review the artist's profile.
Accept or Decline
Accept, or decline with honest written feedback of at least 20 words.
Place the Song
If accepted, place the song on your platform within 24 hours.
Confirm Placement
Confirm placement with proof (screenshot or link).
Earning & Payments
Get rewarded for quality work. Here's how curator payments work.
- Playlist curators earn per review, whether they accept or decline. Influencers earn per approved video and bloggers per completed feature.
- Payments processed weekly (every Monday).
- Minimum payout threshold: ₦5,000 for influencers and bloggers; ₦50,000 for playlist curators (or $50 if paid outside Nigeria).
- Payouts go to a bank account verified in your name.
- Larger playlists move into a higher tier that pays more per review.
Violations & Consequences
We take platform integrity seriously. Here's what happens when guidelines are broken.
Warning
Minor issues get a warning and time to fix. Placement violations carry a fine and lower your Curator Score.
Suspension
Repeated violations lead to account suspension.
Permanent Ban
Fake engagement or fraud results in a permanent ban.
Moderation Review
All decisions are reviewed by the NewBanger moderation team.