Slikour OnLife — a pioneer in African music culture and innovation — proudly unveils SOL Distro, a groundbreaking full-service music platform built to give artists the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to grow their careers while keeping 100% of their royalties.
More than just distribution, SOL Distro is an artist-first ecosystem that blends global music distribution with professional-grade creative services, brand partnerships, and powerful data analytics — all in one place.
Since its inception — long before streaming reshaped the industry — Slikour OnLife has been at the forefront of music innovation, with over 160,000 registered artists and more than 15 million song downloads to date. The launch of SOL Distro marks the next chapter in that journey: a holistic, African-built platform designed to empower artists from the ground up.
Through SOL Distro, artists can:
Distribute their music to 33+ global platforms while retaining full ownership and royalties.
Access world-class resources including recording studios, music video production, PR campaigns, streaming subscriptions, and editorial placements on influential blogs.
Receive personalised local support from a dedicated client service team — ensuring a human connection at every step of their career.
The SOL Distro team brings decades of experience — from producing and engineering chart-topping hits, to crafting visuals for global brands and managing PR for some of South Africa’s biggest stars. Now, those same capabilities are within reach for any artist, regardless of their industry connections or location.
SOL Distro’s robust analytics give artists the insights they need to understand their audience, optimise releases, and drive sustainable growth. The platform also opens innovative avenues for advertisers and brands to connect with music fans across genres — from brand collaborations to sync deals — without traditional industry gatekeeping.
“Redefining music rules, SOL Distro is about creating a safe and empowering space for African artists,” says Siya ‘Slikour’ Metane, Founder of Slikour OnLife. “To have control over our creativity, we must build systems that monetise our content. This is our first official product to bring the power of data, monetisation, and influence back into our hands.”
With SOL Distro, Slikour OnLife isn’t just changing the game — it’s building a new one, where artists are partners, not just users.
“SOL Distro – WE ARE MAJORLY INDEPENDENT”
