# Calientalo Media Distribution LLC > Calientalo Media is a Miami-based independent music distribution company founded by Lester Hechavarria and Hansel Tamayo. We distribute music to 150+ streaming platforms worldwide (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, Amazon Music, Deezer, and more), specialize in Latin urban music and Reparto Cubano, and offer artist-first royalty splits (80/20), royalty advances, playlist pitching, and 20+ free music industry tools. We serve independent artists, producers, and managers globally — with a strong focus on the US Latino market, Latin America, Cuba, and Europe. ## Core Services - [Music Distribution](https://calientalomedia.com/): Submit your music to 150+ streaming platforms worldwide. Standard split: 80% to the artist, 20% to Calientalo Media. Premium plan: 70/30. - [Playlist Pitching](https://calientalomedia.com/playlists): Submit your tracks to Calientalo Media's curated Spotify playlists for organic Latin music promotion. - [Royalty Advances](https://calientalomedia.com/royalties-advancement): Artists can apply for advances on future streaming royalties. Recoupable from future earnings. - [Smart Links / Bio Links](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/smart-link-generator): Generate smart landing pages that route listeners to their preferred streaming platform. - [Contact / Get Started](https://calientalomedia.com/contact): Reach the Calientalo Media team for distribution inquiries, royalty questions, takedowns, or general support. ## Free Music Industry Tools All tools are free to use — no account required. - [ISRC Finder](https://calientalomedia.com/spotify-isrc-finder): Look up the ISRC code for any track on Spotify by entering the Spotify track URL. - [UPC Finder](https://calientalomedia.com/spotify-upc-finder): Look up the UPC (barcode) for any album on Spotify. - [RIAA Royalty Calculator](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/riaa-calculator): Estimate RIAA certification thresholds and royalty earnings based on streams. - [Royalty Split Sheet Generator](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/split-sheet): Create and download a royalty split agreement PDF for collaborating artists and producers. - [Royalty Comparison Tool](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/royalty-comparison): Compare per-stream royalty rates across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, and more. - [BPM Counter](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/bpm-counter): Detect the BPM (beats per minute) of any audio track uploaded by the user. - [AI Cover Art Generator](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/ai-cover-generator): Generate album cover art using AI based on a text prompt. - [AI Mastering Tool](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/ai-mastering): Upload and master audio tracks using AI-powered processing. - [Image Resizer for Streaming](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/image-resizer): Resize cover art images to the exact pixel dimensions required by each streaming platform. - [Spotify Unwrapped / Year in Review](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/spotify-unwrapped): Generate a personalized Spotify stats summary card. - [Spotify Artist Analytics](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/spotify-analytics): View public Spotify listener and stream analytics for any artist. - [Spotify Artist ID Finder](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/spotify-artist-id): Look up the Spotify Artist ID for any artist by name or profile URL. - [Apple Music Artist ID Finder](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/apple-music-artist-id): Look up the Apple Music Artist ID for any artist. - [YouTube Channel ID Finder](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/youtube-id-finder): Find the YouTube Channel ID for any artist or channel. - [UPC & ISRC Reverse Lookup](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/upc-isrc-lookup): Enter a UPC or ISRC code to identify the corresponding release or track. - [Catalog Transfer Assistant](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/catalog-transfer): Guide for artists transferring their music catalog from another distributor to Calientalo Media. - [Luminate / SoundScan Registration](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/luminate-registration): Step-by-step guide and tool to register releases with Luminate (formerly Nielsen SoundScan). - [Deep Link Generator](https://calientalomedia.com/tools/deep-link): Create deep links that open directly inside streaming apps on mobile devices. - [Free Tools Hub](https://calientalomedia.com/free-tools): Full list of all free tools available on Calientalo Media. ## Genre Hubs - [Reparto Cubano Hub](https://calientalomedia.com/reparto-cubano): The definitive resource for Reparto Cubano music — genre overview, top artists, new releases, and curated playlists. - [Latin Urban Music](https://calientalomedia.com/): Reggaeton, Trap Latino, Urbano, Dembow, and Latin urban subgenres. - [Music Distribution Colombia](https://calientalomedia.com/distribucion-musica-colombia): Country-specific distribution info and services for Colombian artists. - [Music Distribution Mexico](https://calientalomedia.com/distribucion-musica-mexico): Country-specific distribution info and services for Mexican artists. - [Music Distribution Bolivia](https://calientalomedia.com/distribucion-musica-bolivia): Country-specific distribution info and services for Bolivian artists. - [Music Distribution Venezuela](https://calientalomedia.com/distribucion-musica-venezuela): Country-specific distribution info and services for Venezuelan artists. ## Knowledge Base & Blog - [Knowledge Base](https://calientalomedia.com/knowledge): Articles covering music distribution, streaming royalties, platform requirements, ISRC/UPC codes, copyright, and the music business. - [Blog](https://calientalomedia.com/blog): Industry news, artist spotlights, how-to guides, and Latin music culture coverage. ## Music Charts - [Latin & Cuban Music Charts](https://calientalomedia.com/charts): Weekly Latin music charts tracking top tracks across streaming platforms, with a focus on Reparto Cubano and Latin urban genres. ## Artists & Releases - [Artist Profiles](https://calientalomedia.com/artist/): Browse profiles of artists distributed by Calientalo Media. - [New Releases](https://calientalomedia.com/releases): Latest music releases distributed through Calientalo Media. - [Our Playlists](https://calientalomedia.com/our-playlists): Calientalo Media's curated Spotify playlists for Latin music discovery. ## API Endpoints - [Announcements API](https://tdyyojkdrqymmpxfwtlv.supabase.co/functions/v1/get-announcements): Returns currently active in-app announcements (no authentication required). Fields: id, title, body, content, image_url, video_url, action_type, action_url, cta_label, category, priority, is_dismissible, target_audience. ## Optional - [Podcasts](https://calientalomedia.com/podcasts): Latin music podcasts and partner shows hosted or featured by Calientalo Media. - [Downloads](https://calientalomedia.com/downloads): Free downloadable resources for music professionals — contracts, templates, and guides. - [Studio Partners](https://calientalomedia.com/studios): Recording studio partners associated with the Calientalo Media network. - [About Calientalo Media](https://calientalomedia.com/about): Company history, mission, team, and values. - [Features & Pricing](https://calientalomedia.com/features): Detailed breakdown of distribution plans, features, and pricing tiers. - [Privacy Policy](https://calientalomedia.com/privacy): Full privacy policy. - [Terms of Service](https://calientalomedia.com/terms): Full terms of service and distribution contract terms.